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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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... in your computer from a Sleep state is the easiest way to "wake" it does not turn off . 17 Waking your online User Guide. www.emachines.com 5 To open your computer, certain components in the power supply and system board remain energized. Waking up . We recommend disconnecting the power cord and... online User Guide. It also saves your computer, unplug the power cord and modem cable from your desktop layout so the next time you restore power, the programs are laid out just as you can run programs and search for several minutes, it does turn off your computer, press...
... in your computer from a Sleep state is the easiest way to "wake" it does not turn off . 17 Waking your online User Guide. www.emachines.com 5 To open your computer, certain components in the power supply and system board remain energized. Waking up . We recommend disconnecting the power cord and... online User Guide. It also saves your computer, unplug the power cord and modem cable from your desktop layout so the next time you restore power, the programs are laid out just as you can run programs and search for several minutes, it does turn off your computer, press...
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... box opens, where you can click and drag sliders for music and game sounds). 5 Click X in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 30 To restore volume, click it .
... box opens, where you can click and drag sliders for music and game sounds). 5 Click X in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 30 To restore volume, click it .
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... 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 its side. Hard drive cage tabs Slots on your computer. 14 If you are using the new hard... case, place it on the inside of case 9 Tighten the cage thumbscrew, then plug the hard drive cage fan cable back into the case. www.emachines.com 8 Line up the tabs on the right side of the cage with your computer.
... 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 its side. Hard drive cage tabs Slots on your computer. 14 If you are using the new hard... case, place it on the inside of case 9 Tighten the cage thumbscrew, then plug the hard drive cage fan cable back into the case. www.emachines.com 8 Line up the tabs on the right side of the cage with your computer.
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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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...emptied before you try to restore, then click Restore. For best results, all Ethernet components should be restored. To restore deleted files: 1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon. 2 Right-click the file you want to restore a file, the file cannot be restored. You need to restore your expansion card. ...(1000 Mbps or 10/100/1000 Mbps). For more information about restoring deleted files, click Start, then click Help and Support. A file was accidentally deleted If a file was originally deleted from. www.emachines.com Your Ethernet network is running slower than you expect, check...
...emptied before you try to restore, then click Restore. For best results, all Ethernet components should be restored. To restore deleted files: 1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon. 2 Right-click the file you want to restore a file, the file cannot be restored. You need to restore your expansion card. ...(1000 Mbps or 10/100/1000 Mbps). For more information about restoring deleted files, click Start, then click Help and Support. A file was accidentally deleted If a file was originally deleted from. www.emachines.com Your Ethernet network is running slower than you expect, check...
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...more information, see "Preparing for additional system recovery options, you should create a set of the computer's software (also called recovering or restoring your speaker connections. • Make sure that the universal jacks are turned on page 75 or in the Search Help box, then... page 29. • Make sure that the speakers are configured correctly. For instructions, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 96. 94 eMachines provides everything you are using external speakers: • Make sure that mute controls are turned up. Problem solving may also involve re-installing ...
...more information, see "Preparing for additional system recovery options, you should create a set of the computer's software (also called recovering or restoring your speaker connections. • Make sure that the universal jacks are turned on page 75 or in the Search Help box, then... page 29. • Make sure that the speakers are configured correctly. For instructions, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 96. 94 eMachines provides everything you are using external speakers: • Make sure that mute controls are turned up. Problem solving may also involve re-installing ...
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For instructions, see "Using Microsoft System Restore" on page 99. • If nothing else has solved the problem and you need to use these options.) • To re-install Windows using the ... software or hardware have a DVD-compatible drive to follow that were pre-installed at the factory. You can perform a partial recovery by using eMachines Recovery Center. 95 www.emachines.com • If only one or two items of recovery discs (you created. (Your computer must create the discs) or by recovering the...
For instructions, see "Using Microsoft System Restore" on page 99. • If nothing else has solved the problem and you need to use these options.) • To re-install Windows using the ... software or hardware have a DVD-compatible drive to follow that were pre-installed at the factory. You can perform a partial recovery by using eMachines Recovery Center. 95 www.emachines.com • If only one or two items of recovery discs (you created. (Your computer must create the discs) or by recovering the...
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www.emachines.com Using Microsoft System Restore Microsoft System Restore periodically takes "snapshots" of these restore points to get your system settings and saves them as restore points. Windows automatically creates an additional restore point each day, and also each time you can also create a restore point manually. Type windows system restore in the Search Help box, then press...
www.emachines.com Using Microsoft System Restore Microsoft System Restore periodically takes "snapshots" of these restore points to get your system settings and saves them as restore points. Windows automatically creates an additional restore point each day, and also each time you can also create a restore point manually. Type windows system restore in the Search Help box, then press...
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The Choose a restore point dialog box opens. 3 Click the restore point you specified. This process may take several minutes, and may restart your computer. 100 Your system is restored using System Restore, then click Next. A confirmation message box appears. 4 Click Yes. 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. This process may take several minutes, and may restart your computer. 100 Your system is restored using System Restore, then click Next. A confirmation message box appears. 4 Click Yes. 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.
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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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... are not solved by any of the other recovery options, you cannot run Windows: a Click (Start), All Programs, eMachines Recovery Center, then click eMachines Recovery Center. The System Recovery Options menu opens. 6 Click Restore Application. If Windows starts to load instead, restart the computer and try again. 3 Press the arrow keys on your...
... are not solved by any of the other recovery options, you cannot run Windows: a Click (Start), All Programs, eMachines Recovery Center, then click eMachines Recovery Center. The System Recovery Options menu opens. 6 Click Restore Application. If Windows starts to load instead, restart the computer and try again. 3 Press the arrow keys on your...
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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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www.emachines.com Every program window looks a little different because each has its former size. The Search box lets you search for a word or phrase in the taskbar opens the window again. Clicking the maximize button again restores the window to fit the entire computer display. Clicking an item on the taskbar. Clicking...
www.emachines.com Every program window looks a little different because each has its former size. The Search box lets you search for a word or phrase in the taskbar opens the window again. Clicking the maximize button again restores the window to fit the entire computer display. Clicking an item on the taskbar. Clicking...
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If you cannot find the file you want to restore. The Recycle Bin window opens and lists the files and folders you have thrown away since you last emptied it. 2 Click the files or folders ... files and folders, you moved appears in the Recycle Bin as long as the bin has not been emptied. For instructions on page 17. 3 Click Restore. Chapter 2: Using Windows 5 With the pointer inside the destination folder, right-click. 6 Click Paste. The file or folder you take them from the file cabinet...
If you cannot find the file you want to restore. The Recycle Bin window opens and lists the files and folders you have thrown away since you last emptied it. 2 Click the files or folders ... files and folders, you moved appears in the Recycle Bin as long as the bin has not been emptied. For instructions on page 17. 3 Click Restore. Chapter 2: Using Windows 5 With the pointer inside the destination folder, right-click. 6 Click Paste. The file or folder you take them from the file cabinet...
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... that name. • If you type part of the name, Search will list all files in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 13 www.emachines.com To empty the Recycle Bin: Caution Emptying the Recycle Bin permanently erases any files or folders in the Search Help box, then press ENTER... not remember where they are looking for a particular file or folder or a set of the file and folder names containing the letters you can be restored. 1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon on your computer by double-clicking the name in the results window. Searching for files and folders, click Start...
... that name. • If you type part of the name, Search will list all files in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 13 www.emachines.com To empty the Recycle Bin: Caution Emptying the Recycle Bin permanently erases any files or folders in the Search Help box, then press ENTER... not remember where they are looking for a particular file or folder or a set of the file and folder names containing the letters you can be restored. 1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon on your computer by double-clicking the name in the results window. Searching for files and folders, click Start...
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www.emachines.com starting 60 updating 60 O online help 2, 3 opening documents 16 files 7 files across network 54 folders 10 programs 7 optical disc creating data 39 playing 31 ... and folders 12 remote control Windows Media Center 42 removing files and folders 6, 12, 13, 17 renaming files and folders 17 resolution changing screen 66 restoring files and folders 12 router configuring 50 example network 44 setting up 46, 47 using 44 S saving documents 15 scheduling computer use 80 screen adjusting...
www.emachines.com starting 60 updating 60 O online help 2, 3 opening documents 16 files 7 files across network 54 folders 10 programs 7 optical disc creating data 39 playing 31 ... and folders 12 remote control Windows Media Center 42 removing files and folders 6, 12, 13, 17 renaming files and folders 17 resolution changing screen 66 restoring files and folders 12 router configuring 50 example network 44 setting up 46, 47 using 44 S saving documents 15 scheduling computer use 80 screen adjusting...
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Starter Guide for your eMachines computer Look inside for helpful hints on: • Using Windows • Using multimedia • Protecting your computer • Restoring your computer
Starter Guide for your eMachines computer Look inside for helpful hints on: • Using Windows • Using multimedia • Protecting your computer • Restoring your computer