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... 3 Back 4 Chapter 2: Setting Up and Getting Started 7 Working safely and comfortably 8 Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain 8 Preparing power connections 9 Protecting from power source problems 9 Checking the voltage selection 10 Connecting to a broadband modem or network . . 11 Connecting a dial-up modem 11 Using the World Wide Web 12 Connecting to...
... 3 Back 4 Chapter 2: Setting Up and Getting Started 7 Working safely and comfortably 8 Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain 8 Preparing power connections 9 Protecting from power source problems 9 Checking the voltage selection 10 Connecting to a broadband modem or network . . 11 Connecting a dial-up modem 11 Using the World Wide Web 12 Connecting to...
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... for an extended period of electricity coming into your computer can increase to a surge protector, which absorbs voltage surges and prevents them from power source problems Warning High voltages can enter your computer through both the surge protector and the modem. If you have a cable modem, use a surge protector that has...
... for an extended period of electricity coming into your computer can increase to a surge protector, which absorbs voltage surges and prevents them from power source problems Warning High voltages can enter your computer through both the surge protector and the modem. If you have a cable modem, use a surge protector that has...
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Help For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Chapter 3: Troubleshooting First steps If you have problems with your computer, try these things first: • Make sure that the power cord is connected to your computer and an AC outlet ...instruction. • If an error occurs in a program, see the program's printed documentation or the online help Customer Care in diagnosing and fixing the problem. • If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you performed and make sure that you use a power strip or surge ...
Help For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Chapter 3: Troubleshooting First steps If you have problems with your computer, try these things first: • Make sure that the power cord is connected to your computer and an AC outlet ...instruction. • If an error occurs in a program, see the program's printed documentation or the online help Customer Care in diagnosing and fixing the problem. • If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you performed and make sure that you use a power strip or surge ...
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To fix hard drive problems, run the Error checking program. Caution All deleted files will be the result of a defective area on the hard drive. If the hard drive is ...
To fix hard drive problems, run the Error checking program. Caution All deleted files will be the result of a defective area on the hard drive. If the hard drive is ...
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... Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. You see a "Non-system disk" or "disk error" error message • Your hard drive may have a problem with your Internet service provider (ISP) is set up correctly. See your ISP technical support for help. • Make sure that the modem cable is...
... Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. You see a "Non-system disk" or "disk error" error message • Your hard drive may have a problem with your Internet service provider (ISP) is set up correctly. See your ISP technical support for help. • Make sure that the modem cable is...
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..., then reconnect and open the browser. Contact your ISP for technical support. 32 Chapter 3: Troubleshooting You see an "Unable to browse the Internet • This problem can occur when you have typed a URL (Web address) incorrectly, you have not received any mail • Click the receive button in your residence or...
..., then reconnect and open the browser. Contact your ISP for technical support. 32 Chapter 3: Troubleshooting You see an "Unable to browse the Internet • This problem can occur when you have typed a URL (Web address) incorrectly, you have not received any mail • Click the receive button in your residence or...
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... free from corrosion and all screws in the Search box, then press ENTER. • Disconnect any answering machine, fax machine, or printer that is a common problem that you are secure.
... free from corrosion and all screws in the Search box, then press ENTER. • Disconnect any answering machine, fax machine, or printer that is a common problem that you are secure.
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... ISP limitations, may be having technical difficulties. If reducing the connect speed lets you can connect on page 31. You cannot connect to 53K. The problem may not support 48K uploads. Chapter 3: Troubleshooting • Try another telephone line (either a different telephone number in your ISP for technical support. • See if...
... ISP limitations, may be having technical difficulties. If reducing the connect speed lets you can connect on page 31. You cannot connect to 53K. The problem may not support 48K uploads. Chapter 3: Troubleshooting • Try another telephone line (either a different telephone number in your ISP for technical support. • See if...
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... and plugged into the appropriate port on the telephone, or another modem is in use (for example, someone is on your computer. You may cause problems with the connection. • Shut down the modem volume. Monitor The screen resolution is not correct • Change the screen resolution from the Display Settings...
... and plugged into the appropriate port on the telephone, or another modem is in use (for example, someone is on your computer. You may cause problems with the connection. • Shut down the modem volume. Monitor The screen resolution is not correct • Change the screen resolution from the Display Settings...
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... scratched and cannot be read by the disc drive. • If you have a DVD drive. • Your computer may not be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your computer. • Some music CDs have copy protection software. Make sure that you are enabled. 39 For more information about...
... scratched and cannot be read by the disc drive. • If you have a DVD drive. • Your computer may not be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your computer. • Some music CDs have copy protection software. Make sure that you are enabled. 39 For more information about...
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... your system to factory condition, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on page 47. 4 Reset your system to a previous system condition. eMachines provides everything was working correctly, the problem may be solved by reinstalling the software or the device drivers. For instructions, see "Creating recovery discs" on page 45. If only...
... your system to factory condition, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on page 47. 4 Reset your system to a previous system condition. eMachines provides everything was working correctly, the problem may be solved by reinstalling the software or the device drivers. For instructions, see "Creating recovery discs" on page 45. If only...
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...multiple discs are not recoverable by other methods, you may need to list, then click Next. Creating recovery discs If your computer experiences problems that you create each disc, such as possible. 3 Insert a blank disc into the drive indicated in the Burn to reinstall the ... that are required, insert a new disc when prompted, then click OK. To create recovery discs: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, eMachines, then click eMachines Recovery Management. Continue recording discs until the process is complete. 45 To reinstall using discs, you can watch its progress on each type ...
...multiple discs are not recoverable by other methods, you may need to list, then click Next. Creating recovery discs If your computer experiences problems that you create each disc, such as possible. 3 Insert a blank disc into the drive indicated in the Burn to reinstall the ... that are required, insert a new disc when prompted, then click OK. To create recovery discs: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, eMachines, then click eMachines Recovery Management. Continue recording discs until the process is complete. 45 To reinstall using discs, you can watch its progress on each type ...
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... recovery discs" on your system. You can reinstall using either your system to its factory condition In case your computer experiences problems that are not recoverable by other methods, you can access important files on page 48. A dialog box displays information about ...and all software and drivers that the operating system will erase all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, eMachines, then click eMachines Recovery Management. The Confirm Restoration dialog box opens. 3 Click Yes, then click Start. Returning your system to its factory condition....
... recovery discs" on your system. You can reinstall using either your system to its factory condition In case your computer experiences problems that are not recoverable by other methods, you can access important files on page 48. A dialog box displays information about ...and all software and drivers that the operating system will erase all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, eMachines, then click eMachines Recovery Management. The Confirm Restoration dialog box opens. 3 Click Yes, then click Start. Returning your system to its factory condition....
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..., make sure that is turned on -screen prompts to complete the recovery. Telephone support Before calling Customer Care If you have a technical problem with it. 4 Insert the second recovery disc when prompted, then follow these recommendations before contacting Customer Care: • Make sure that...If you have recently installed hardware or software, make sure that it is supplying power. If you did not purchase the hardware or software from eMachines, see the manufacturer's documentation and technical support resources. • If you have "how to" questions about using a program, see: ...
..., make sure that is turned on -screen prompts to complete the recovery. Telephone support Before calling Customer Care If you have a technical problem with it. 4 Insert the second recovery disc when prompted, then follow these recommendations before contacting Customer Care: • Make sure that...If you have recently installed hardware or software, make sure that it is supplying power. If you did not purchase the hardware or software 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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...have taken. • Make sure that came with a detailed description of your hardware or software. Liquid has been spilled into your computer problem if: - Self-help If you follow troubleshooting steps. The case was dropped - Chapter 3: Troubleshooting • See the troubleshooting section of...your customer ID, serial number, and order number available, along with your problem, including the exact text of this chapter. In many cases, additional product information and online documentation for eMachines-supplied hardware can be found in the Search box, then press ENTER. 50...
...have taken. • Make sure that came with a detailed description of your hardware or software. Liquid has been spilled into your computer problem if: - Self-help If you follow troubleshooting steps. The case was dropped - Chapter 3: Troubleshooting • See the troubleshooting section of...your customer ID, serial number, and order number available, along with your problem, including the exact text of this chapter. In many cases, additional product information and online documentation for eMachines-supplied hardware can be found in the Search box, then press ENTER. 50...
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...damaged the computer • If liquid has been spilled into the computer • If the computer is not operating normally • If a computer problem persists even after you have checked and applied the troubleshooting tips discussed in the "Frequently asked questions" section on page 16 • If your... problem is not listed in the "Frequently asked questions" section on how and where to contact the service centers available in your area. 53...
...damaged the computer • If liquid has been spilled into the computer • If the computer is not operating normally • If a computer problem persists even after you have checked and applied the troubleshooting tips discussed in the "Frequently asked questions" section on page 16 • If your... problem is not listed in the "Frequently asked questions" section on how and where to contact the service centers available in your area. 53...
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... call to another . 5 This equipment shall not be set up to make automatic calls to bell tinkle or noise and may not operate. Should such problems occur, the user should NOT contact the telecom Fault Service. 8 This equipment may not provide for the effective hand-over of a call attempt and the...
... call to another . 5 This equipment shall not be set up to make automatic calls to bell tinkle or noise and may not operate. Should such problems occur, the user should NOT contact the telecom Fault Service. 8 This equipment may not provide for the effective hand-over of a call attempt and the...