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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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... power supply (UPS) supplies battery power to save your work and shut down your computer normally. 9 Protect your computer by connecting them from power source problems Warning High voltages can enter your computer during a power failure. During an electrical storm, unplug both the power cord and the modem connection. Preparing power...
... power supply (UPS) supplies battery power to save your work and shut down your computer normally. 9 Protect your computer by connecting them from power source problems Warning High voltages can enter your computer during a power failure. During an electrical storm, unplug both the power cord and the modem connection. Preparing power...
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...• 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 ...alphabetical order. 26 Type troubleshooting in the Search box, then press ENTER. The message may help . 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 hard drive is not full. ...
...• 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 ...alphabetical order. 26 Type troubleshooting in the Search box, then press ENTER. The message may help . 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 hard drive is not full. ...
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... been subjected to static electricity or physical shock, you may need to backup media, then delete them from the hard drive. To fix hard drive problems, run the Error checking program.
... been subjected to static electricity or physical shock, you may need to backup media, then delete them from the hard drive. To fix hard drive problems, run the Error checking program.
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You see a "Non-system disk" or "disk error" error message • Your hard drive may have a problem with your setup poster to make sure that the connections have been made correctly. - Contact your ISP technical support for help. • Make sure that ...
You see a "Non-system disk" or "disk error" error message • Your hard drive may have a problem with your setup poster to make sure that the connections have been made correctly. - Contact your ISP technical support for help. • Make sure that ...
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... Web browsers open, performing multiple downloads, and having multiple programs open the browser. Chapter 3: Troubleshooting You see an "Unable to browse the Internet • This problem can affect Internet performance: • The condition of the telephone lines in your e-mail program. • Make sure that your account with your Internet service...
... Web browsers open, performing multiple downloads, and having multiple programs open the browser. Chapter 3: Troubleshooting You see an "Unable to browse the Internet • This problem can affect Internet performance: • The condition of the telephone lines in your e-mail program. • Make sure that your account with your Internet service...
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... and still work with your telephone service and have the telephone line checked for noise or low line levels. 35 Make sure that is a common problem that makes a difference. Do not connect these devices to the line using a digital, rollover, or PBX line. Help For more information about dialing properties, click...
... and still work with your telephone service and have the telephone line checked for noise or low line levels. 35 Make sure that is a common problem that makes a difference. Do not connect these devices to the line using a digital, rollover, or PBX line. Help For more information about dialing properties, click...
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... 14,400 bps when you have a 56K modem • Current fax technology only supports a maximum send and receive rate of 14,400 bps. 36 The problem may be with just one program. • Review the troubleshooting information under "Internet" on this line, call your computer has a v.90 modem, the speed at...
... 14,400 bps when you have a 56K modem • Current fax technology only supports a maximum send and receive rate of 14,400 bps. 36 The problem may be with just one program. • Review the troubleshooting information under "Internet" on this line, call your computer has a v.90 modem, the speed at...
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... the line connected to the center position. 37 Type modem troubleshooting in use (for example, someone is noisy when it begins handshaking. You may cause problems with your computer. Monitor The screen resolution is no picture • Make sure that establishes connection speeds and communication protocols. Handshaking is a digital "getting acquainted...
... the line connected to the center position. 37 Type modem troubleshooting in use (for example, someone is noisy when it begins handshaking. You may cause problems with your computer. Monitor The screen resolution is no picture • Make sure that establishes connection speeds and communication protocols. Handshaking is a digital "getting acquainted...
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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 the disc label is facing up a network in...
... 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 the disc label is facing up a network in...
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...returning your system to recover your system under most computer problems by following the information in "Troubleshooting" on page 25 or in the technical support pages at the factory, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on page 46. eMachines provides everything was working correctly. To recover your system:... on page 47. 44 For instructions on reinstalling software and drivers that were not pre-installed, see that were pre-installed at www.emachines.com. If only one or two items of recovery discs as soon as you need to a previous state when everything you can. ...
...returning your system to recover your system under most computer problems by following the information in "Troubleshooting" on page 25 or in the technical support pages at the factory, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on page 46. eMachines provides everything was working correctly. To recover your system:... on page 47. 44 For instructions on reinstalling software and drivers that were not pre-installed, see that were pre-installed at www.emachines.com. If only one or two items of recovery discs as soon as you need to a previous state when everything you can. ...
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...prompted, then click OK. Important Write a unique, descriptive label on the screen. To create recovery discs: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, eMachines, then click eMachines Recovery Management. or "Apps/Drivers Recovery disc." 5 If multiple discs are not recoverable by other methods, you may need to list, then ...each type of recovery disc as soon as "Windows Recovery Disc 1 of recovery discs beforehand. 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 ...
...prompted, then click OK. Important Write a unique, descriptive label on the screen. To create recovery discs: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, eMachines, then click eMachines Recovery Management. or "Apps/Drivers Recovery disc." 5 If multiple discs are not recoverable by other methods, you may need to list, then ...each type of recovery disc as soon as "Windows Recovery Disc 1 of recovery discs beforehand. 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 ...
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...your system to its factory condition. Caution Continuing the process will be recovered to its factory condition In case your computer experiences problems that were pre-installed on your hard drive, back them up now. • If you can reinstall using either your ...about the hard drive that the operating system will erase all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, eMachines, then click eMachines Recovery Management. Caution This complete recovery deletes everything on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers that are...
...your system to its factory condition. Caution Continuing the process will be recovered to its factory condition In case your computer experiences problems that were pre-installed on your hard drive, back them up now. • If you can reinstall using either your ...about the hard drive that the operating system will erase all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, eMachines, then click eMachines Recovery Management. Caution This complete recovery deletes everything on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers that are...
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... software from eMachines, see : • Online Help • Printed documentation • The Microsoft Windows documentation • The software publisher's Web site 49 Telephone support Before calling Customer Care If you have "how to" questions about using a program, see the manufacturer's documentation and technical support resources. • If you have a technical problem with...
... software from eMachines, see : • Online Help • Printed documentation • The Microsoft Windows documentation • The software publisher's Web site 49 Telephone support Before calling Customer Care If you have "how to" questions about using a program, see the manufacturer's documentation and technical support resources. • If you have a technical problem with...
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...Make sure that came with a detailed description of your hardware or software. In many cases, additional product information and online documentation for eMachines-supplied hardware can be found in the Search box, then press ENTER. 50 Chapter 3: Troubleshooting • See the troubleshooting section of...customer ID, serial number, and order number available, along with your problem, including the exact text of any error messages, and the steps you have you have how-to information about using your eMachines-supplied hardware or software, see the following resources: • The ...
...Make sure that came with a detailed description of your hardware or software. In many cases, additional product information and online documentation for eMachines-supplied hardware can be found in the Search box, then press ENTER. 50 Chapter 3: Troubleshooting • See the troubleshooting section of...customer ID, serial number, and order number available, along with your problem, including the exact text of any error messages, and the steps you have you have how-to information about using your eMachines-supplied hardware or software, see the following resources: • The ...
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... 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 the documentation that came with your screen clean. You...
... 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 the documentation that came with your screen clean. You...
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... has been approved for emergency use . Below information is for products with pulse dialing while the Telecom standard is available for wireless use . Should such problems occur, the user should NOT contact the telecom Fault Service. 8 This equipment may not operate. In order to operate within the limits for compliance with...
... has been approved for emergency use . Below information is for products with pulse dialing while the Telecom standard is available for wireless use . Should such problems occur, the user should NOT contact the telecom Fault Service. 8 This equipment may not operate. In order to operate within the limits for compliance with...