User Guide
Page 9
... use the many features of help information by clicking 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 about your...
... use the many features of help information by clicking 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 about your...
User Guide
Page 63
Occasionally discs are flawed or become scratched and cannot be read by following the instructions in card. www.eMachines.com 57 For more information, see "Cleaning CDs or DVDs" on your computer. ■ Some music CDs have installed the required software. ...9632; Your computer may not be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your add-in the drive documentation. ■ Reinstall the device driver. Audio See "Sound" on page 70. Battery See "Power" on page 72. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Add-in cards The computer does not recognize an ...
Occasionally discs are flawed or become scratched and cannot be read by following the instructions in card. www.eMachines.com 57 For more information, see "Cleaning CDs or DVDs" on your computer. ■ Some music CDs have installed the required software. ...9632; Your computer may not be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your add-in the drive documentation. ■ Reinstall the device driver. Audio See "Sound" on page 70. Battery See "Power" on page 72. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Add-in cards The computer does not recognize an ...
User Guide
Page 64
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 page 44. ■ Reinstall the audio device drivers. The regional code for the disc. The regional code for the United States and Canada is 1. ...copy protection software. A DVD movie will not play a DVD, the disc's regional code and your DVD drive's regional code may not match. 58 www.eMachines.com To be read by your DVD drive is on page 21. ■ Make sure that the disc label is facing up , then try again...
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 page 44. ■ Reinstall the audio device drivers. The regional code for the disc. The regional code for the United States and Canada is 1. ...copy protection software. A DVD movie will not play a DVD, the disc's regional code and your DVD drive's regional code may not match. 58 www.eMachines.com To be read by your DVD drive is on page 21. ■ Make sure that the disc label is facing up , then try again...
User Guide
Page 69
... be stuck, then restart your ISP for technical support. Press each key to loosen a key 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 nothing is resting on the keyboard. ■ Make sure that... does not work ■ Make sure that a key is set up correctly. Clean the keyboard and turn off your computer and unplug the keyboard. www.eMachines.com 63 Troubleshooting People are sending you e-mail messages, but you may need to replace it.
... be stuck, then restart your ISP for technical support. Press each key to loosen a key 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 nothing is resting on the keyboard. ■ Make sure that... does not work ■ Make sure that a key is set up correctly. Clean the keyboard and turn off your computer and unplug the keyboard. www.eMachines.com 63 Troubleshooting People are sending you e-mail messages, but you may need to replace it.
User Guide
Page 74
...The aperture grille allows more information on the display is dim or difficult to read ■ Adjust the brightness and contrast controls. 68 www.eMachines.com Your monitor may use a thin damper wire, located approximately 1/3 of the way down from the upper screen edge and 1/3 of the...does not negatively affect the monitor's function. For more light to pass through the screen for bent or damaged pins. ■ Reinstall the device driver. ■ Connect a monitor that the monitor is plugged in the Search box , then click the arrow. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Monitor The screen ...
...The aperture grille allows more information on the display is dim or difficult to read ■ Adjust the brightness and contrast controls. 68 www.eMachines.com Your monitor may use a thin damper wire, located approximately 1/3 of the way down from the upper screen edge and 1/3 of the...does not negatively affect the monitor's function. For more light to pass through the screen for bent or damaged pins. ■ Reinstall the device driver. ■ Connect a monitor that the monitor is plugged in the Search box , then click the arrow. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Monitor The screen ...
User Guide
Page 77
...9632; Make sure that you have selected it in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click/Double-click the Printers and Faxes icon. www.eMachines.com 71 You see a "Printer queue is not set a default printer: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. To set to work offline. ...Troubleshooting ■ Check the cable for instructions on installing the printer driver. The Printers and Faxes window opens. 3 Right-click the name of the printer you want to print to clear the check mark. If your...
...9632; Make sure that you have selected it in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click/Double-click the Printers and Faxes icon. www.eMachines.com 71 You see a "Printer queue is not set a default printer: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. To set to work offline. ...Troubleshooting ■ Check the cable for instructions on installing the printer driver. The Printers and Faxes window opens. 3 Right-click the name of the printer you want to print to clear the check mark. If your...
User Manual
Page 3
Contents www.emachines.com Working with files and folders 29 Viewing drives 29 Creating folders 30 Copying and moving files and folders 31 Deleting files and folders 31 ... Checking your e-mail 47 Chapter 6: Networking Your Computer 49 Introduction to Networking 50 Using a router 50 Creating an Ethernet network 52 Installing Ethernet cards and drivers 52 Making sure your broadband connection works 52 Naming the computers and the workgroup 52 Configuring the TCP/IP protocol 53 Setting up an Ethernet...
Contents www.emachines.com Working with files and folders 29 Viewing drives 29 Creating folders 30 Copying and moving files and folders 31 Deleting files and folders 31 ... Checking your e-mail 47 Chapter 6: Networking Your Computer 49 Introduction to Networking 50 Using a router 50 Creating an Ethernet network 52 Installing Ethernet cards and drivers 52 Making sure your broadband connection works 52 Naming the computers and the workgroup 52 Configuring the TCP/IP protocol 53 Setting up an Ethernet...
User Manual
Page 5
Contents www.emachines.com Chapter 9: Customizing Your Computer 97 Adjusting the screen and desktop settings 98 Adjusting the color depth 98 Adjusting the screen resolution 99 Changing the ... Windows Update 116 BigFix 118 Chapter 11: Protecting and Recovering Your Files and Software 119 System recovery options 120 Copying driver and application recovery files 120 Creating recovery discs 121 Copying driver and application recovery files to a network 122 Creating discs from recovery files on a network 123 Recovering your system 124 Recovering...
Contents www.emachines.com Chapter 9: Customizing Your Computer 97 Adjusting the screen and desktop settings 98 Adjusting the color depth 98 Adjusting the screen resolution 99 Changing the ... Windows Update 116 BigFix 118 Chapter 11: Protecting and Recovering Your Files and Software 119 System recovery options 120 Copying driver and application recovery files 120 Creating recovery discs 121 Copying driver and application recovery files to a network 122 Creating discs from recovery files on a network 123 Recovering your system 124 Recovering...
User Manual
Page 9
...have made an excellent decision by choosing eMachines. eMachines stands behind our value proposition to provide best-of us at www.emachines.com/support. 2 Each and every eMachines computer uses the latest technology and passes the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized ... be pleased with your computer. Thanks again, from your computer in addition to come. CHAPTER 1: Getting Help www.emachines.com Thank you with the best product possible. You have a problem, our knowledgeable, dedicated customer service department will receive...
...have made an excellent decision by choosing eMachines. eMachines stands behind our value proposition to provide best-of us at www.emachines.com/support. 2 Each and every eMachines computer uses the latest technology and passes the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized ... be pleased with your computer. Thanks again, from your computer in addition to come. CHAPTER 1: Getting Help www.emachines.com Thank you with the best product possible. You have a problem, our knowledgeable, dedicated customer service department will receive...
User Manual
Page 59
CHAPTER 6: Networking Your Computer www.emachines.com Determining if an Ethernet device is already installed on your computer To determine if Ethernet is already installed on your computer is listed. The ... not have determined the type of Network adapters. If your computer, see "Adding or replacing an expansion card" on installing the card and any required drivers. The Control Panel window opens. The Device Manager window opens. 3 Click the plus (+) in your Control Panel is not listed, you begin setting up a network...
CHAPTER 6: Networking Your Computer www.emachines.com Determining if an Ethernet device is already installed on your computer To determine if Ethernet is already installed on your computer is listed. The ... not have determined the type of Network adapters. If your computer, see "Adding or replacing an expansion card" on installing the card and any required drivers. The Control Panel window opens. The Device Manager window opens. 3 Click the plus (+) in your Control Panel is not listed, you begin setting up a network...
User Manual
Page 65
... Your Computer www.emachines.com ■ Refer to your router's or access point's troubleshooting information ■ Contact your Internet service provider Sharing resources With a network, you can share your network. Follow the instructions included with your printer to install the printer drivers on each network ...dialog box opens. If you want to your computer. After the drives and printers on each computer must have the shared printer's drivers installed. If you share a drive, the entire contents of that you share a folder, only the contents of that drive will ...
... Your Computer www.emachines.com ■ Refer to your router's or access point's troubleshooting information ■ Contact your Internet service provider Sharing resources With a network, you can share your network. Follow the instructions included with your printer to install the printer drivers on each network ...dialog box opens. If you want to your computer. After the drives and printers on each computer must have the shared printer's drivers installed. If you share a drive, the entire contents of that you share a folder, only the contents of that drive will ...
User Manual
Page 68
... Click Edit, then click Copy. 6 Double-click the folder where you want to copy the file to. 7 Click Edit, then click Paste. www.emachines.com Using the network Opening files across the network To open files across the network: 1 Start the program for the printer on the computer you... are sending the file from the manufacturer's Web site. Printing files across the network Important Before you can obtain the printer driver and installation instructions from the CD that shipped with your printer or from . The My Computer window opens. 2 Browse to the network drive...
... Click Edit, then click Copy. 6 Double-click the folder where you want to copy the file to. 7 Click Edit, then click Paste. www.emachines.com Using the network Opening files across the network To open files across the network: 1 Start the program for the printer on the computer you... are sending the file from the manufacturer's Web site. Printing files across the network Important Before you can obtain the printer driver and installation instructions from the CD that shipped with your printer or from . The My Computer window opens. 2 Browse to the network drive...
User Manual
Page 82
Windows recognizes the new hardware and searches for its driver. The Display Properties dialog box opens. 6 Click the Settings tab. 7 Right-click the second monitor icon (labeled 2), then click Attached. 8 Click Apply. 9 Adjust properties such ...), you can connect an additional monitor or projector to install the driver from the disc supplied by the manufacturer or download the driver from the manufacturer's Web site. 5 After the driver is installed, right-click any empty space on your computer. www.emachines.com Using a second monitor Using a second monitor Important The dialog boxes...
Windows recognizes the new hardware and searches for its driver. The Display Properties dialog box opens. 6 Click the Settings tab. 7 Right-click the second monitor icon (labeled 2), then click Attached. 8 Click Apply. 9 Adjust properties such ...), you can connect an additional monitor or projector to install the driver from the disc supplied by the manufacturer or download the driver from the manufacturer's Web site. 5 After the driver is installed, right-click any empty space on your computer. www.emachines.com Using a second monitor Using a second monitor Important The dialog boxes...
User Manual
Page 123
...the security features built into Windows XP, Microsoft creates a high-priority Windows update to download high-priority, Windows software, and hardware driver updates. You should update Windows regularly to keep Windows XP and your computer secure. ■ Express-Click Express to download high...-priority updates. These updates include security updates. 116 CHAPTER 10: Protecting Your Computer www.emachines.com Security updates To keep your computer secure, you need to keep your computer's system software up to date. These updates include...
...the security features built into Windows XP, Microsoft creates a high-priority Windows update to download high-priority, Windows software, and hardware driver updates. You should update Windows regularly to keep Windows XP and your computer secure. ■ Express-Click Express to download high...-priority updates. These updates include security updates. 116 CHAPTER 10: Protecting Your Computer www.emachines.com Security updates To keep your computer secure, you need to keep your computer's system software up to date. These updates include...
User Manual
Page 126
CHAPTER 11 Protecting and Recovering Your Files and Software • System recovery options • Copying driver and application recovery files • Recovering your system
CHAPTER 11 Protecting and Recovering Your Files and Software • System recovery options • Copying driver and application recovery files • Recovering your system
User Manual
Page 127
... one of your factory-installed software as soon as a device driver. ■ "Recovering specific files and software" on page 125 describes how to install specific, factory-installed software and device drivers. eMachines provides everything you can restore your hard drive. Using a recovery... disc that you make a backup of several ways you need to completely restore your system). Copying driver and application recovery files Your computer's ...
... one of your factory-installed software as soon as a device driver. ■ "Recovering specific files and software" on page 125 describes how to install specific, factory-installed software and device drivers. eMachines provides everything you can restore your hard drive. Using a recovery... disc that you make a backup of several ways you need to completely restore your system). Copying driver and application recovery files Your computer's ...
User Manual
Page 128
... your computer has, you are recording to a network" on the type of driver and application recovery discs: 1 Make sure that your computer does not have blank discs ready. www.emachines.com Copying driver and application recovery files Creating recovery discs Important If you are recording to CDs,...and not CD-RW discs. Depending on page 122. You can create an unlimited number of recordable disc you have a recordable drive, see "Copying driver and application recovery files to a DVD, make sure that you want to "Burn ISO" (record recovery discs) or "Create ISO" (copy the...
... your computer has, you are recording to a network" on the type of driver and application recovery discs: 1 Make sure that your computer does not have blank discs ready. www.emachines.com Copying driver and application recovery files Creating recovery discs Important If you are recording to CDs,...and not CD-RW discs. Depending on page 122. You can create an unlimited number of recordable disc you have a recordable drive, see "Copying driver and application recovery files to a DVD, make sure that you want to "Burn ISO" (record recovery discs) or "Create ISO" (copy the...
User Manual
Page 129
...files to a network You can burn unlimited sets of driver and application recovery discs from the drive, then click OK. 10 Store the discs in a safe place for future use the marker to label each disc "eMachines Driver and Application Recovery." CHAPTER 11: Protecting and Recovering Your... Files and Software www.emachines.com 6 Make sure you can copy driver and application recovery files to a network location, so you have the appropriate ...
...files to a network You can burn unlimited sets of driver and application recovery discs from the drive, then click OK. 10 Store the discs in a safe place for future use the marker to label each disc "eMachines Driver and Application Recovery." CHAPTER 11: Protecting and Recovering Your... Files and Software www.emachines.com 6 Make sure you can copy driver and application recovery files to a network location, so you have the appropriate ...
User Manual
Page 130
... a blank disc into the recordable drive of any networked computer. If the ISO filenames start with DVD, you will need one blank disc for an eMachines T2862 in a folder that your recovery (ISO) images in a folder named eM T2862 Apps Recovery. 4 When you see "Creating discs from recovery...or DVD+R discs, not DVD-RW or DVD+RW discs. You are for. www.emachines.com Copying driver and application recovery files 2 Click Create ISO, then find the network location you want to save the driver and application recovery files to the location you specified. If you are recording to CDs, ...
... a blank disc into the recordable drive of any networked computer. If the ISO filenames start with DVD, you will need one blank disc for an eMachines T2862 in a folder that your recovery (ISO) images in a folder named eM T2862 Apps Recovery. 4 When you see "Creating discs from recovery...or DVD+R discs, not DVD-RW or DVD+RW discs. You are for. www.emachines.com Copying driver and application recovery files 2 Click Create ISO, then find the network location you want to save the driver and application recovery files to the location you specified. If you are recording to CDs, ...
User Manual
Page 131
...; To reinstall everything from the computer's hard drive. ■ To selectively restore device drivers or programs, see "Recovering your system to complete the burning of your hard drive has failed and you can find the eMachines Customer Care contact information on the label located on page 127. 124 As you use... the marker to label each disc "eMachines Driver and Application Recovery." For a fee, Customer Care may be able to provide a set of the recovery files. For example, if the recovery (ISO) ...
...; To reinstall everything from the computer's hard drive. ■ To selectively restore device drivers or programs, see "Recovering your system to complete the burning of your hard drive has failed and you can find the eMachines Customer Care contact information on the label located on page 127. 124 As you use... the marker to label each disc "eMachines Driver and Application Recovery." For a fee, Customer Care may be able to provide a set of the recovery files. For example, if the recovery (ISO) ...