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You can find help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. www.eMachines.com 3 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 your computer. ...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...
You can find help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. www.eMachines.com 3 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 your computer. ...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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... be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your computer. ■ Make sure that you have copy protection software. www.eMachines.com 57 For more information, see the documentation that came with your add-in card. For more information, see "Cleaning CDs or DVDs...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 72. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Add-in cards The computer does not recognize an add...
... be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your computer. ■ Make sure that you have copy protection software. www.eMachines.com 57 For more information, see the documentation that came with your add-in card. For more information, see "Cleaning CDs or DVDs...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 72. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Add-in cards The computer does not recognize an add...
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... code must match the regional code for Mexico is 4. You may not match. 58 www.eMachines.com For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 44. ■ Reinstall the audio device drivers. 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 the disc, disc documentation, or...
... code must match the regional code for Mexico is 4. You may not match. 58 www.eMachines.com For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 44. ■ Reinstall the audio device drivers. 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 the disc, disc documentation, or...
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... ■ Make sure that nothing 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 your computer. Keyboard The keyboard does not work after it . Clean the keyboard... be stuck, then restart your computer. ■ Remove all extension cables and switch boxes. ■ Clean the keyboard by using it again. www.eMachines.com 63 Liquid spilled in the keyboard If you may need to make sure that a key is set up correctly. Press each key to drain...
... ■ Make sure that nothing 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 your computer. Keyboard The keyboard does not work after it . Clean the keyboard... be stuck, then restart your computer. ■ Remove all extension cables and switch boxes. ■ Clean the keyboard by using it again. www.eMachines.com 63 Liquid spilled in the keyboard If you may need to make sure that a key is set up correctly. Press each key to drain...
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...The damper wire is a critical part of your computer. ■ Check the cable for bent or damaged pins. ■ Reinstall the device driver. ■ Connect a monitor that the monitor cable is connected to your monitor's documentation. For more light to another monitor, electric fan, fluorescent...not correct Change the screen resolution from the lower screen edge, to read ■ Adjust the brightness and contrast controls. 68 www.eMachines.com Help and Support For more information about color uniformity. ■ Non-shielded speakers are most obvious when the monitor displays a ...
...The damper wire is a critical part of your computer. ■ Check the cable for bent or damaged pins. ■ Reinstall the device driver. ■ Connect a monitor that the monitor cable is connected to your monitor's documentation. For more light to another monitor, electric fan, fluorescent...not correct Change the screen resolution from the lower screen edge, to read ■ Adjust the brightness and contrast controls. 68 www.eMachines.com Help and Support For more information about color uniformity. ■ Non-shielded speakers are most obvious when the monitor displays a ...
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Troubleshooting ■ Check the cable for instructions on installing the printer driver. You see a "Printer queue is full" error message ■ Make ... you want to print to be the default printer, then click Set as Default Printer. ■ Reinstall the printer driver. Help and Support For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. The Printers and... The Control Panel window opens. To set to clear the check mark. www.eMachines.com 71 If the menu shows a check mark next to Use Printer Offline, click Use Printer Offline to work...
Troubleshooting ■ Check the cable for instructions on installing the printer driver. You see a "Printer queue is full" error message ■ Make ... you want to print to be the default printer, then click Set as Default Printer. ■ Reinstall the printer driver. Help and Support For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. The Printers and... The Control Panel window opens. To set to clear the check mark. www.eMachines.com 71 If the menu shows a check mark next to Use Printer Offline, click Use Printer Offline to work...
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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...
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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...
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... that you are sure that you for years to high-quality, brand-name components, at affordable prices. Each and every eMachines computer uses the latest technology and passes the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about your new computer, as well as our range of -class service and support...
... that you are sure that you for years to high-quality, brand-name components, at affordable prices. Each and every eMachines computer uses the latest technology and passes the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about your new computer, as well as our range of -class service and support...
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...network, you change anything about your home setup, make the necessary arrangements with your computer is listed. 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 ISP for any ...Control Panel window opens. Be sure to find out how soon after the installation the line will differ from ISP to install Ethernet cards and drivers on the network: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. If one is not listed, you do not have a broadband connection already ...
...network, you change anything about your home setup, make the necessary arrangements with your computer is listed. 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 ISP for any ...Control Panel window opens. Be sure to find out how soon after the installation the line will differ from ISP to install Ethernet cards and drivers on the network: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. If one is not listed, you do not have a broadband connection already ...
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... drives (for example hard drives and DVD drives) and printers among the network computers, each computer. CHAPTER 6: Networking 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 ...as though they were attached directly to your computer. With a network, you want to everyone on each computer must have the shared printer's drivers installed. Then you can: ■ View a network drive ■ Open and copy files stored on other network computers ■ Print...
... drives (for example hard drives and DVD drives) and printers among the network computers, each computer. CHAPTER 6: Networking 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 ...as though they were attached directly to your computer. With a network, you want to everyone on each computer must have the shared printer's drivers installed. Then you can: ■ View a network drive ■ Open and copy files stored on other network computers ■ Print...
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... the file, then double-click the file. Copying files across the network To copy 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 . To print files across the network: 1 Open the file you want... the network drive that contains the file you want to open the printer name list, then click the network printer. 4 Click OK. 61 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...
... the file, then double-click the file. Copying files across the network To copy 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 . To print files across the network: 1 Open the file you want... the network drive that contains the file you want to open the printer name list, then click the network printer. 4 Click OK. 61 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...
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...two video connections), 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. The Display Properties dialog...your computer. 4 Plug the projector or monitor power cord into the secondary VGA port on your computer. 3 Turn on your computer. www.emachines.com Using a second monitor Using a second monitor Important The dialog boxes shown in this section are examples only and may need to your ...
...two video connections), 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. The Display Properties dialog...your computer. 4 Plug the projector or monitor power cord into the secondary VGA port on your computer. 3 Turn on your computer. www.emachines.com Using a second monitor Using a second monitor Important The dialog boxes shown in this section are examples only and may need to your ...
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... Express to download high-priority updates. These updates include security updates. ■ Custom-Click Custom to fix the problem. 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 security updates. 116... finds a way to bypass the security features built into Windows XP, Microsoft creates a high-priority Windows update to download high-priority, Windows software, and hardware driver updates.
... Express to download high-priority updates. These updates include security updates. ■ Custom-Click Custom to fix the problem. 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 security updates. 116... finds a way to bypass the security features built into Windows XP, Microsoft creates a high-priority Windows update to download high-priority, Windows software, and hardware driver updates.
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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
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... to completely restore your system, including Windows XP, device drivers, and other programs. You can wait until later. eMachines provides everything you need to reinstall everything you how to record ("burn") the Drivers and Applications Recovery discs. Using a recovery disc that came... pre-installed on your new eMachines system. ■ "Copying driver and application recovery files" on page 165 or at eMachines.com. If you are still experiencing problems...
... to completely restore your system, including Windows XP, device drivers, and other programs. You can wait until later. eMachines provides everything you need to reinstall everything you how to record ("burn") the Drivers and Applications Recovery discs. Using a recovery disc that came... pre-installed on your new eMachines system. ■ "Copying driver and application recovery files" on page 165 or at eMachines.com. If you are still experiencing problems...
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... your computer does not have blank discs ready. To record a set . 5 Click the type of driver and application recovery disc sets. The Recovery CD/DVD Creator dialog box opens. 4 Click Start Creation. www.emachines.com Copying driver and application recovery files Creating recovery discs Important If you are recording to CDs, make sure...
... your computer does not have blank discs ready. To record a set . 5 Click the type of driver and application recovery disc sets. The Recovery CD/DVD Creator dialog box opens. 4 Click Start Creation. www.emachines.com Copying driver and application recovery files Creating recovery discs Important If you are recording to CDs, make sure...
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...Important Use a permanent marker to a drive). 122 You are done. As you remove each disc "eMachines Driver and Application Recovery." Copying driver and application recovery files to a network You can copy driver and application recovery files to a network location, so you want to "Burn ISO" (record recovery ... to label each disc from a different computer that has a recordable drive. A message asks you if you can burn unlimited sets of driver and application recovery discs from the drive, use . The program prepares the recovery files, then records the recovery files to a network: ...
...Important Use a permanent marker to a drive). 122 You are done. As you remove each disc "eMachines Driver and Application Recovery." Copying driver and application recovery files to a network You can copy driver and application recovery files to a network location, so you want to "Burn ISO" (record recovery ... to label each disc from a different computer that has a recordable drive. A message asks you if you can burn unlimited sets of driver and application recovery discs from the drive, use . The program prepares the recovery files, then records the recovery files to a network: ...
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... for . To create discs from recovery files on a network Important If you are recording to DVDs, make sure that they are for an eMachines T2862 in a folder that indicates which computer the files are CD-R and not CD-RW discs. If you are recording to CDs, make ...one blank disc for each recovery (ISO) file. 123 You need blank CDs. 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. The program prepares the recovery files...
... for . To create discs from recovery files on a network Important If you are recording to DVDs, make sure that they are for an eMachines T2862 in a folder that indicates which computer the files are CD-R and not CD-RW discs. If you are recording to CDs, make ...one blank disc for each recovery (ISO) file. 123 You need blank CDs. 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. The program prepares the recovery files...
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...software" on page 127. 124 For more help . As you can restore specific drivers and programs from the hard drive" on page 125. - OR - ■ To recover your system to label each disc "eMachines Driver and Application Recovery." For example, if the recovery (ISO) file was created for...each disc from the computer's hard drive. ■ To selectively restore device drivers or programs, see "Recovering your hard drive has failed and you cannot restore the software from the hard drive, contact eMachines Customer Care for a DVD, make sure you need to recover your media ...
...software" on page 127. 124 For more help . As you can restore specific drivers and programs from the hard drive" on page 125. - OR - ■ To recover your system to label each disc "eMachines Driver and Application Recovery." For example, if the recovery (ISO) file was created for...each disc from the computer's hard drive. ■ To selectively restore device drivers or programs, see "Recovering your hard drive has failed and you cannot restore the software from the hard drive, contact eMachines Customer Care for a DVD, make sure you need to recover your media ...