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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 5 To open your online User Guide. Waking up . While in Sleep mode, the power indicator on using your computer's menus, see the "Customizing" chapter ... "wake" it may enter a power-saving mode called Sleep. Putting your computer into Sleep mode is in your desktop layout so the next time you restore power, the programs are laid out just as you can run programs and search for about changing the power button mode, see "Using Windows" and...
www.emachines.com 5 To open your online User Guide. Waking up . While in Sleep mode, the power indicator on using your computer's menus, see the "Customizing" chapter ... "wake" it may enter a power-saving mode called Sleep. Putting your computer into Sleep mode is in your desktop layout so the next time you restore power, the programs are laid out just as you can run programs and search for about changing the power button mode, see "Using Windows" and...
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... mute the volume, click (Mute). Type adjusting volume in the top-right corner of general volume (such as the volume used for individual devices. To restore volume, click it . Chapter 3: Setting Up and Getting Started 2 Click and drag the slider up to increase volume and down to close it again. 4 To...
... mute the volume, click (Mute). Type adjusting volume in the top-right corner of general volume (such as the volume used for individual devices. To restore volume, click it . Chapter 3: Setting Up and Getting Started 2 Click and drag the slider up to increase volume and down to close it again. 4 To...
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www.emachines.com 8 Line up the tabs on the right side of the cage with your computer. If you are replacing a drive, use your computer on a towel ... your notes from Step 2. 11 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on page 35. 2 For more information on restoring your system, see "Recovering your system" on your computer. 14 If you are using the new hard drive as your primary drive, install Windows using...
www.emachines.com 8 Line up the tabs on the right side of the cage with your computer. If you are replacing a drive, use your computer on a towel ... your notes from Step 2. 11 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on page 35. 2 For more information on restoring your system, see "Recovering your system" on your computer. 14 If you are using the new hard drive as your primary drive, install Windows using...
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The battery pops out of the socket. 9 Make sure that the positive (+) side of the BIOS Setup utility opens. 14 In the BIOS Setup utility, restore any settings that the battery type and model number are etched into), then press the battery into the socket until it snaps into place. 10 ...
The battery pops out of the socket. 9 Make sure that the positive (+) side of the BIOS Setup utility opens. 14 In the BIOS Setup utility, restore any settings that the battery type and model number are etched into), then press the battery into the socket until it snaps into place. 10 ...
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.... Expansion cards The computer does not recognize an expansion card • Shut down the SHIFT key, the file cannot be restored. For more information about restoring deleted files, click Start, then click Help and Support. File management Help For more information, see the documentation that you... and Gigabit Ethernet components will result in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. www.emachines.com Your Ethernet network is running slower than you expect • If your Ethernet network is restored to the place where it was originally deleted from. A file was accidentally deleted If a...
.... Expansion cards The computer does not recognize an expansion card • Shut down the SHIFT key, the file cannot be restored. For more information about restoring deleted files, click Start, then click Help and Support. File management Help For more information, see the documentation that you... and Gigabit Ethernet components will result in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. www.emachines.com Your Ethernet network is running slower than you expect • If your Ethernet network is restored to the place where it was originally deleted from. A file was accidentally deleted If a...
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...recovery options, you should create a set of the computer's software (also called recovering or restoring your system). Type the phrase sound troubleshooter in the technical support pages at www.emachines.com. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Sound You are not getting sound from the speakers • Make ...8226; Make sure that the universal jacks are configured correctly. For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 96. 94 eMachines provides everything you are using external speakers: • Make sure that the volume controls are turned off. Caution To prepare your computer...
...recovery options, you should create a set of the computer's software (also called recovering or restoring your system). Type the phrase sound troubleshooter in the technical support pages at www.emachines.com. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Sound You are not getting sound from the speakers • Make ...8226; Make sure that the universal jacks are configured correctly. For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 96. 94 eMachines provides everything you are using external speakers: • Make sure that the volume controls are turned off. Caution To prepare your computer...
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... by recovering the software and device drivers that were pre-installed at the factory, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using eMachines Recovery Center. 95 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers You can recover pre-installed software and drivers from the Windows DVD, then ...pre-installed software and drivers" on page 95. If you need to follow that software's installation instructions. For instructions, see "Using Microsoft System Restore" on page 99. • If nothing else has solved the problem and you want to return your system to factory condition, see "...
... by recovering the software and device drivers that were pre-installed at the factory, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using eMachines Recovery Center. 95 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers You can recover pre-installed software and drivers from the Windows DVD, then ...pre-installed software and drivers" on page 95. If you need to follow that software's installation instructions. For instructions, see "Using Microsoft System Restore" on page 99. • If nothing else has solved the problem and you want to return your system to factory condition, see "...
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..., you install software or device drivers. For instructions, see "Manually creating a restore point" on page 101. To restore using Microsoft System Restore, click Start, then click Help and Support. 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. In most cases...
..., you install software or device drivers. For instructions, see "Manually creating a restore point" on page 101. To restore using Microsoft System Restore, click Start, then click Help and Support. 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. In most cases...
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Your system is restored using System Restore, then click Next. A confirmation message box appears. 4 Click Yes. This process may take several minutes, and may restart your computer. 100 Chapter 6: Troubleshooting 2 On the left side of the window, click Repair Windows using the restore point you want, click Next, then click Finish. The Choose a restore point dialog box opens. 3 Click the restore point you specified.
Your system is restored using System Restore, then click Next. A confirmation message box appears. 4 Click Yes. This process may take several minutes, and may restart your computer. 100 Chapter 6: Troubleshooting 2 On the left side of the window, click Repair Windows using the restore point you want, click Next, then click Finish. The Choose a restore point dialog box opens. 3 Click the restore point you specified.
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The restore point is created. 5 Click OK. 101 The Create a restore point dialog box opens. 4 Type a description for the restore point (such as the date and time), then click Create. The Backup and Restore Center opens. 2 On the left side of the window, click Create a restore point or change settings, then click Next. The System Properties dialog box opens to the System Protection tab. 3 Click Create. www.emachines.com Manually creating a restore point To manually create a restore point: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Backup and Restore Center.
The restore point is created. 5 Click OK. 101 The Create a restore point dialog box opens. 4 Type a description for the restore point (such as the date and time), then click Create. The Backup and Restore Center opens. 2 On the left side of the window, click Create a restore point or change settings, then click Next. The System Properties dialog box opens to the System Protection tab. 3 Click Create. www.emachines.com Manually creating a restore point To manually create a restore point: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Backup and Restore Center.
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... the computer and try again. 3 Press the arrow keys on your hard drive, back them up , repeatedly press F8 until the Recovery Options screen opens. eMachines System Recovery starts, and the System Recovery Options dialog box opens. 4 Select a language and keyboard layout, then click Next. 5 Click the User name box to... Next. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Recovering your system to its factory condition. To delete everything on or restart your computer. The System Recovery Options menu opens. 6 Click Restore Application.
... the computer and try again. 3 Press the arrow keys on your hard drive, back them up , repeatedly press F8 until the Recovery Options screen opens. eMachines System Recovery starts, and the System Recovery Options dialog box opens. 4 Select a language and keyboard layout, then click Next. 5 Click the User name box to... Next. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Recovering your system to its factory condition. To delete everything on or restart your computer. The System Recovery Options menu opens. 6 Click Restore Application.
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... 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
... 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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...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 repetitive strain 14 general precautions 108 guidelines for troubleshooting 74 ...
...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 repetitive strain 14 general precautions 108 guidelines for troubleshooting 74 ...
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www.emachines.com Windows key 21 Windows Media Center troubleshooting 83 Windows System Restore 95 creating restore point 101 Windows Update 62 wired Ethernet troubleshooting 78 working safely 12 X xD 28 Z Zip drive 68 125
www.emachines.com Windows key 21 Windows Media Center troubleshooting 83 Windows System Restore 95 creating restore point 101 Windows Update 62 wired Ethernet troubleshooting 78 working safely 12 X xD 28 Z Zip drive 68 125
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... the hard drive. To view the drives, folders, and files on the taskbar. Hard drives Diskette drive Disc drive 2 Double-click the drive icon. 9 www.emachines.com Window item Description Clicking the minimize button reduces the active window to a button on your preferences much like file cabinets because they hold files.... Viewing drives Help For more than one drive. Clicking the maximize button expands the active window to its former size. Clicking the maximize button again restores the window to fit the entire computer display.
... the hard drive. To view the drives, folders, and files on the taskbar. Hard drives Diskette drive Disc drive 2 Double-click the drive icon. 9 www.emachines.com Window item Description Clicking the minimize button reduces the active window to a button on your preferences much like file cabinets because they hold files.... Viewing drives Help For more than one drive. Clicking the maximize button expands the active window to its former size. Clicking the maximize button again restores the window to fit the entire computer display.
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... With the pointer inside the destination folder, right-click. 6 Click Paste. A pop-up menu opens on the desktop. 3 Click Cut on page 16. 3 Click Restore. Help For more information, see "Viewing drives" on page 9 and "Searching for files" on page 16. To delete files or folders: 1 In the Computer or... Windows Explorer window, click the files or folders that you want to delete. www.emachines.com 5 With the pointer inside the destination folder, right-click. 6 Click Paste. The file or folder you take them from the file cabinet and...
... With the pointer inside the destination folder, right-click. 6 Click Paste. A pop-up menu opens on the desktop. 3 Click Cut on page 16. 3 Click Restore. Help For more information, see "Viewing drives" on page 9 and "Searching for files" on page 16. To delete files or folders: 1 In the Computer or... Windows Explorer window, click the files or folders that you want to delete. www.emachines.com 5 With the pointer inside the destination folder, right-click. 6 Click Paste. The file or folder you take them from the file cabinet and...
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Type emptying the Recycle Bin in the Search Help box, then click the magnifying glass. Searching for files If you can be restored. 1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon on the desktop. to empty the bin. 3 Click Yes. Windows asks you if you are stored on your hard ...
Type emptying the Recycle Bin in the Search Help box, then click the magnifying glass. Searching for files If you can be restored. 1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon on the desktop. to empty the bin. 3 Click Yes. Windows asks you if you are stored on your hard ...
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www.emachines.com documents 14 files 7 files across network 54 folders 9 programs 7 optical disc creating data 37 playing 29 Outlook 18 Outlook Express 18 P PAN 44 parental ... and folders 11 remote control Windows Media Center 40 removing files and folders 6, 11, 12, 16 renaming files and folders 16 resolution changing screen 64 restoring files and folders 11 router configuring 50 example network 44 setting up 46, 47 using 44 S saving documents 14 scheduling computer use 78 screen adjusting...
www.emachines.com documents 14 files 7 files across network 54 folders 9 programs 7 optical disc creating data 37 playing 29 Outlook 18 Outlook Express 18 P PAN 44 parental ... and folders 11 remote control Windows Media Center 40 removing files and folders 6, 11, 12, 16 renaming files and folders 16 resolution changing screen 64 restoring files and folders 11 router configuring 50 example network 44 setting up 46, 47 using 44 S saving documents 14 scheduling computer use 78 screen adjusting...