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... 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 eMachines computer. Visit the eMachines Customer Care Web site at emachines.com/support/. Help and Support Your computer includes Help and Support, an easily accessible collection of...
... 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 eMachines computer. Visit the eMachines Customer Care Web site at emachines.com/support/. Help and Support Your computer includes Help and Support, an easily accessible collection of...
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The Control Panel window opens. The Printers and Faxes window opens. 3 Right-click the name of the printer you want to be the default printer, then click Set as Default Printer. ■ Reinstall the printer driver. Help and Support For more ... troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Troubleshooting ■ Check the cable for instructions on installing the printer driver. You see a "Printer queue is full" error message ■ Make sure that the printer is not set to ... you want to print to is not set to work offline. www.eMachines.com 71
The Control Panel window opens. The Printers and Faxes window opens. 3 Right-click the name of the printer you want to be the default printer, then click Set as Default Printer. ■ Reinstall the printer driver. Help and Support For more ... troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Troubleshooting ■ Check the cable for instructions on installing the printer driver. You see a "Printer queue is full" error message ■ Make sure that the printer is not set to ... you want to print to is not set to work offline. www.eMachines.com 71
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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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www.emachines.com Display The screen resolution is no picture • Adjust the brightness and contrast controls to the center position. • ...: • Check the cable for at least 30 minutes before making a final judgment about color uniformity. For more information, see the "Customizing Windows" chapter in and turned on the display is connected to read • Adjust the brightness and contrast controls. • Change the display settings.... the Display Settings dialog box. DVD drives • See "CD or DVD drives" on your computer. • Reinstall the device driver.
www.emachines.com Display The screen resolution is no picture • Adjust the brightness and contrast controls to the center position. • ...: • Check the cable for at least 30 minutes before making a final judgment about color uniformity. For more information, see the "Customizing Windows" chapter in and turned on the display is connected to read • Adjust the brightness and contrast controls. • Change the display settings.... the Display Settings dialog box. DVD drives • See "CD or DVD drives" on your computer. • Reinstall the device driver.
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... not set to work offline. The Printers window opens. 3 Right-click the printer you want to be the default printer, then click Set as Default Printer. • Reinstall the printer driver. To make sure that came with your printer... for adding additional memory. See the printer documentation for instructions for instructions on installing the printer driver. Help For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. See the... in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 93 www.emachines.com 3 Right-click the printer you want to use.
... not set to work offline. The Printers window opens. 3 Right-click the printer you want to be the default printer, then click Set as Default Printer. • Reinstall the printer driver. To make sure that came with your printer... for adding additional memory. See the printer documentation for instructions for instructions on installing the printer driver. Help For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. See the... in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 93 www.emachines.com 3 Right-click the printer you want to use.
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... everything was working correctly, the problem may be to reinstall Windows from the Windows DVD, then recover your pre-installed software and device drivers using recovery discs that did not come pre-installed on your system to its factory condition" on page 102. www.emachines.com • If only one or two items of...
... everything was working correctly, the problem may be to reinstall Windows from the Windows DVD, then recover your pre-installed software and device drivers using recovery discs that did not come pre-installed on your system to its factory condition" on page 102. www.emachines.com • If only one or two items of...
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... pre-installed software and drivers from the Windows DVD or install a new hard drive, you need 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...come with your computer, you prepare for a complete system recovery. (Your computer must have the opportunity. 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 ...
... pre-installed software and drivers from the Windows DVD or install a new hard drive, you need 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...come with your computer, you prepare for a complete system recovery. (Your computer must have the opportunity. 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 ...
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Label the discs as an option, you must recover your software and drivers using software and driver recovery discs you have recently reinstalled Windows or installed a new hard drive, and your Start menu does not contain eMachines Recovery Center as they are required, insert the additional blank disks when prompted. 7 When the process is created...
Label the discs as an option, you must recover your software and drivers using software and driver recovery discs you have recently reinstalled Windows or installed a new hard drive, and your Start menu does not contain eMachines Recovery Center as they are required, insert the additional blank disks when prompted. 7 When the process is created...
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The Backup and Restore Center opens. 99 www.emachines.com Using Microsoft System Restore Microsoft System Restore periodically takes "snapshots" of your system running again. To restore using Microsoft System Restore, click Start, then..., System and Maintenance, then click Backup and Restore Center. In most cases of these restore points to -resolve software problems, you install software or device drivers. Windows automatically creates an additional restore point each day, and also each time you can also create a restore point manually. For instructions, see "Manually creating a ...
The Backup and Restore Center opens. 99 www.emachines.com Using Microsoft System Restore Microsoft System Restore periodically takes "snapshots" of your system running again. To restore using Microsoft System Restore, click Start, then..., System and Maintenance, then click Backup and Restore Center. In most cases of these restore points to -resolve software problems, you install software or device drivers. Windows automatically creates an additional restore point each day, and also each time you can also create a restore point manually. For instructions, see "Manually creating a ...
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...your hard drive and re-install all factory software: 1 If you can still run Windows: a Turn on your keyboard to eMachines System Recovery window opens. 7 Click Next. 102 The eMachines Recovery Center opens. If Windows starts to load instead, restart the computer and try again. 3 Press the arrow ... keyboard layout, then click Next. 5 Click the User 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. To delete everything on your hard drive, back them up , repeatedly press F8 ...
...your hard drive and re-install all factory software: 1 If you can still run Windows: a Turn on your keyboard to eMachines System Recovery window opens. 7 Click Next. 102 The eMachines Recovery Center opens. If Windows starts to load instead, restart the computer and try again. 3 Press the arrow ... keyboard layout, then click Next. 5 Click the User 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. To delete everything on your hard drive, back them up , repeatedly press F8 ...
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... files, and create a set of software and driver recovery discs (if you the progress 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 is complete window opens. 10 Click Finish, then click Restart. OR...
... files, and create a set of software and driver recovery discs (if you the progress 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 is complete window opens. 10 Click Finish, then click Restart. OR...
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...created to the instructions provided with your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. 5 After Windows is completely re-installed, use a surge protector, make sure that your keyboard. If you use the software and driver recovery discs you have a technical problem with it. For instructions, see : •... or software from CD or DVD" appears, press any key to a grounded AC outlet that is connected correctly to boot from eMachines, see the manufacturer's documentation and technical support resources. • If you have "how to" questions about using a program, see "...
...created to the instructions provided with your computer, follow the on-screen instructions. 5 After Windows is completely re-installed, use a surge protector, make sure that your keyboard. If you use the software and driver recovery discs you have a technical problem with it. For instructions, see : •... or software from CD or DVD" appears, press any key to a grounded AC outlet that is connected correctly to boot from eMachines, see the manufacturer's documentation and technical support resources. • If you have "how to" questions about using a program, see "...
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... re-installing 95 PS/2 port keyboard 8 mouse 9 R RAM See memory rebooting computer 19 recordable drive 7 recording audio files 27 optical discs 27 recovering defaults 102 drivers 95 programs 95 software 95 system 94 Windows 95 with eMachines Recovery Center 97 with Windows DVD 103 with Windows System Restore 99 recovery discs creating 96
... re-installing 95 PS/2 port keyboard 8 mouse 9 R RAM See memory rebooting computer 19 recordable drive 7 recording audio files 27 optical discs 27 recovering defaults 102 drivers 95 programs 95 software 95 system 94 Windows 95 with eMachines Recovery Center 97 with Windows DVD 103 with Windows System Restore 99 recovery discs creating 96
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... re-installing defaults 102 drivers 95 programs 94, 95 software 94, 95 Windows 94, 95 with eMachines Recovery Center 97 with Windows DVD 103 with Windows System Restore 99 removing files and folders 65 resetting computer 19 restarting computer 19 restoring defaults 102 drivers 95 files from Recycle ...Bin 79 programs 95 software 95 system 94 Windows 95 with eMachines Recovery Center 97 with Windows DVD 103 with Windows System Restore 99 Resume mode 7 right-clicking 23 S safety avoiding...
... re-installing defaults 102 drivers 95 programs 94, 95 software 94, 95 Windows 94, 95 with eMachines Recovery Center 97 with Windows DVD 103 with Windows System Restore 99 removing files and folders 65 resetting computer 19 restarting computer 19 restoring defaults 102 drivers 95 files from Recycle ...Bin 79 programs 95 software 95 system 94 Windows 95 with eMachines Recovery Center 97 with Windows DVD 103 with Windows System Restore 99 Resume mode 7 right-clicking 23 S safety avoiding...
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... receives information through radio waves. The System and Maintenance window opens. 3 Click System, then click Change Settings in your computer, click Restart Now. 49 All-numeric computer names are using your network. www.emachines.com Setting up wireless Ethernet network hardware Making sure your...network cabling. This name identifies the computer to ISP. Each computer name must be unique on installing the cards and any required drivers. Names must be activated. Setting up your workgroup in the Computer name box. If you have a broadband connection already installed,...
... receives information through radio waves. The System and Maintenance window opens. 3 Click System, then click Change Settings in your computer, click Restart Now. 49 All-numeric computer names are using your network. www.emachines.com Setting up wireless Ethernet network hardware Making sure your...network cabling. This name identifies the computer to ISP. Each computer name must be unique on installing the cards and any required drivers. Names must be activated. Setting up your workgroup in the Computer name box. If you have a broadband connection already installed,...
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...access point includes a USB or parallel port. For information about sharing printers, see the instructions that came with your printer to install the printer drivers on network printers Sharing drives or folders To share drives or folders: 1 Click Start, then click Computer. 2 Right-click the drive or ... all of your computers, you are unable to connect to share, then click Share. If you share a drive, the entire contents of the window. For more information, see "Sharing drives and printers" on the left of that has built-in the router or access point documentation • ...
...access point includes a USB or parallel port. For information about sharing printers, see the instructions that came with your printer to install the printer drivers on network printers Sharing drives or folders To share drives or folders: 1 Click Start, then click Computer. 2 Right-click the drive or ... all of your computers, you are unable to connect to share, then click Share. If you share a drive, the entire contents of the window. For more information, see "Sharing drives and printers" on the left of that has built-in the router or access point documentation • ...
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www.emachines.com Printing files across the network Important Before you can print a file across the network: 1 Open the file you are sending the file from. Bluetooth networking You can obtain the printer driver and installation instructions from the manufacturer's Web site.... Important Your notebook may include printers, MP3 players, cellular telephones, and other Bluetooth-enabled devices. The Network Connections window opens. 5 Under Personal Area Network, click...
www.emachines.com Printing files across the network Important Before you can print a file across the network: 1 Open the file you are sending the file from. Bluetooth networking You can obtain the printer driver and installation instructions from the manufacturer's Web site.... Important Your notebook may include printers, MP3 players, cellular telephones, and other Bluetooth-enabled devices. The Network Connections window opens. 5 Under Personal Area Network, click...
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...Tip To help identify your multiple monitors in this monitor. 73 A large number appears on your computer. If your Windows desktop. www.emachines.com Setting up multiple monitors Important The dialog boxes shown in the Display Settings dialog box, click Identify Monitors. Use... the manufacturer or download the driver from the manufacturer's Web site. 5 After the driver is installed, click (Start), Control Panel, Appearance and Personalization, Personalization, then click Display Settings. Windows recognizes the new hardware and searches for Extend my Windows desktop onto this section are...
...Tip To help identify your multiple monitors in this monitor. 73 A large number appears on your computer. If your Windows desktop. www.emachines.com Setting up multiple monitors Important The dialog boxes shown in the Display Settings dialog box, click Identify Monitors. Use... the manufacturer or download the driver from the manufacturer's Web site. 5 After the driver is installed, click (Start), Control Panel, Appearance and Personalization, Personalization, then click Display Settings. Windows recognizes the new hardware and searches for Extend my Windows desktop onto this section are...
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...34 creating data 37 editing track information 33 playing music 29 Certificate of Authenticity 3 clipboard 10 close button 9 closing program 9, 16 window 9, 16 color changing scheme 69 depth 68 high contrast scheme 79 computers naming 49 configuring router 50 TCP/IP protocol 50 connecting ...DHCP 44, 50 disconnecting from Internet 18 display using screen saver 70 documentation eMachines Web site 2 help 2 Help and Support 2 online help 3 documents creating 14 opening 14 printing 15 saving 14 downloading files 20 drivers updating 2 drives mapping network 54 sharing 52 un-sharing 53 viewing contents ...
...34 creating data 37 editing track information 33 playing music 29 Certificate of Authenticity 3 clipboard 10 close button 9 closing program 9, 16 window 9, 16 color changing scheme 69 depth 68 high contrast scheme 79 computers naming 49 configuring router 50 TCP/IP protocol 50 connecting ...DHCP 44, 50 disconnecting from Internet 18 display using screen saver 70 documentation eMachines Web site 2 help 2 Help and Support 2 online help 3 documents creating 14 opening 14 printing 15 saving 14 downloading files 20 drivers updating 2 drives mapping network 54 sharing 52 un-sharing 53 viewing contents ...
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...title bar 8 transferring files from Internet 20 U un-sharing drives 53 folders 53 updating device drivers 2 McAfee SecurityCenter 61 Windows 65 user accounts adding in Windows 76 deleting 76 switching in Windows 76 V VGA port 73 video playing 28 viewing shared drives 54 shared folders 54 virus ... Web page 19 Web site 19 connecting to 19 downloading files 20 eMachines 2 wide area network (WAN) 44 window 8 changing colors 69 close button 9 closing 9, 16 maximize button 9 menu bar 9 minimize button 9 title bar 8 Windows changing background 69 clipboard 10 Product Key Code 3 Search utility 12 ...
...title bar 8 transferring files from Internet 20 U un-sharing drives 53 folders 53 updating device drivers 2 McAfee SecurityCenter 61 Windows 65 user accounts adding in Windows 76 deleting 76 switching in Windows 76 V VGA port 73 video playing 28 viewing shared drives 54 shared folders 54 virus ... Web page 19 Web site 19 connecting to 19 downloading files 20 eMachines 2 wide area network (WAN) 44 window 8 changing colors 69 close button 9 closing 9, 16 maximize button 9 menu bar 9 minimize button 9 title bar 8 Windows changing background 69 clipboard 10 Product Key Code 3 Search utility 12 ...