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... your computer 41 Cleaning the exterior 41 Cleaning the keyboard 42 Cleaning the computer display 42 Cleaning the mouse 42 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 44 Restoring your system 44 Preventing static electricity discharge 45 Opening the case 46 Removing the side panel 46 Removing the front bezel 47 Closing the case... DVD drives 57 Computer 59 Diskette drive 59 DVD drives 60 File management 60 Hard drive 61 Internet 62 Keyboard 63 Memory 64 ii www.eMachines.com
... your computer 41 Cleaning the exterior 41 Cleaning the keyboard 42 Cleaning the computer display 42 Cleaning the mouse 42 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 44 Restoring your system 44 Preventing static electricity discharge 45 Opening the case 46 Removing the side panel 46 Removing the front bezel 47 Closing the case... DVD drives 57 Computer 59 Diskette drive 59 DVD drives 60 File management 60 Hard drive 61 Internet 62 Keyboard 63 Memory 64 ii www.eMachines.com
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If closing unresponsive programs does not restore your computer to normal operation, you may have to adjust the overall volume and the volume of specific sound devices in the top-right corner ... knob on the front of the regular startup process, a program to restart (reboot) your computer. When the checks are using external speakers, turn it . www.eMachines.com 21 The Task Manager window opens. 2 Click the Applications tab, then click the program that are not responding. Adjusting the volume You can use...
If closing unresponsive programs does not restore your computer to normal operation, you may have to adjust the overall volume and the volume of specific sound devices in the top-right corner ... knob on the front of the regular startup process, a program to restart (reboot) your computer. When the checks are using external speakers, turn it . www.eMachines.com 21 The Task Manager window opens. 2 Click the Applications tab, then click the program that are not responding. Adjusting the volume You can use...
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...the edge, not around in a circle, using a product made especially for using the restore discs or hard drive backup files are available on the backup restore discs that you can use the backup restore discs or you created with the recovery media program, on the hard drive, or ...on your computer are included in the instruction booklet that were included with your computer. Restoring your system All programs that were preinstalled on restore discs that came with your restore discs. 44 www.eMachines....
...the edge, not around in a circle, using a product made especially for using the restore discs or hard drive backup files are available on the backup restore discs that you can use the backup restore discs or you created with the recovery media program, on the hard drive, or ...on your computer are included in the instruction booklet that were included with your computer. Restoring your system All programs that were preinstalled on restore discs that came with your restore discs. 44 www.eMachines....
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www.eMachines.com 53 Replacing the system battery 9 Make sure that the positive (+) side of the new battery is facing up, then press the battery into the socket until it snaps into place. 10 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the side panel" on page 48. 11 Reconnect all external cables and the power cord. 12 Turn on your computer. 13 Open the BIOS Setup utility. 14 In the BIOS Setup utility, restore any settings that you wrote down in Step 3. 15 Save all your settings and exit the BIOS Setup utility.
www.eMachines.com 53 Replacing the system battery 9 Make sure that the positive (+) side of the new battery is facing up, then press the battery into the socket until it snaps into place. 10 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the side panel" on page 48. 11 Reconnect all external cables and the power cord. 12 Turn on your computer. 13 Open the BIOS Setup utility. 14 In the BIOS Setup utility, restore any settings that you wrote down in Step 3. 15 Save all your settings and exit the BIOS Setup utility.
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... If the Recycle Bin was deleted while holding down the SHIFT key, the file cannot be restored. Type the keyword System Restore in the Search box , then click the arrow. 60 www.eMachines.com 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. The file is lit continuously ■ Remove the diskette from the diskette drive, then press ...
... If the Recycle Bin was deleted while holding down the SHIFT key, the file cannot be restored. Type the keyword System Restore in the Search box , then click the arrow. 60 www.eMachines.com 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. The file is lit continuously ■ Remove the diskette from the diskette drive, then press ...
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Contents www.emachines.com Advanced multimedia software features 105 Recording audio 105 Chapter 9: Customizing Your Computer 107 Adjusting the screen and desktop settings 108 Adjusting the color depth ... 132 Creating discs from recovery files on a network 133 Recovering your system 134 Recovering specific files and software 135 Recovering your system using Microsoft System Restore 136 Recovering your system from the hard drive 137 Chapter 12: Maintaining Your Computer 139 Caring for your computer 140 Setting up a maintenance schedule 140...
Contents www.emachines.com Advanced multimedia software features 105 Recording audio 105 Chapter 9: Customizing Your Computer 107 Adjusting the screen and desktop settings 108 Adjusting the color depth ... 132 Creating discs from recovery files on a network 133 Recovering your system 134 Recovering specific files and software 135 Recovering your system using Microsoft System Restore 136 Recovering your system from the hard drive 137 Chapter 12: Maintaining Your Computer 139 Caring for your computer 140 Setting up a maintenance schedule 140...
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The Task Manager window opens. 2 Click the Applications tab, then click the program that are finished, Windows starts. If closing unresponsive programs does not restore your computer to normal operation, you may have to check the disk status runs automatically. To close programs that is not responding. 3 Click End Task... respond to keyboard or mouse input, you may have to restart (reboot) your computer does not turn it . CHAPTER 3: Using Your Computer www.emachines.com Restarting (rebooting) your computer Important If your computer. When the checks are not responding.
The Task Manager window opens. 2 Click the Applications tab, then click the program that are finished, Windows starts. If closing unresponsive programs does not restore your computer to normal operation, you may have to check the disk status runs automatically. To close programs that is not responding. 3 Click End Task... respond to keyboard or mouse input, you may have to restart (reboot) your computer does not turn it . CHAPTER 3: Using Your Computer www.emachines.com Restarting (rebooting) your computer Important If your computer. When the checks are not responding.
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... program. To view the drives on your preferences much like file cabinets because they hold files and folders. Clicking the maximize button again restores the window to fit the entire computer display. Description Clicking the maximize button expands the active window to its former size. Hard drives... drive 29 Each drive has a letter, usually Local Disk (C:) for the hard drive and 3½ Floppy (A:) for the diskette drive. www.emachines.com Working with files and folders You can store these files in folders and copy, move, and delete the information just as you would reorganize...
... program. To view the drives on your preferences much like file cabinets because they hold files and folders. Clicking the maximize button again restores the window to fit the entire computer display. Description Clicking the maximize button expands the active window to its former size. Hard drives... drive 29 Each drive has a letter, usually Local Disk (C:) for the hard drive and 3½ Floppy (A:) for the diskette drive. www.emachines.com Working with files and folders You can store these files in folders and copy, move, and delete the information just as you would reorganize...
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www.emachines.com To delete files or folders: 1 In My Computer or Windows Explorer, click the files or... desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. Windows asks you if you are sure that you want to restore. Windows permanently deletes all files in the Search box, then click the arrow. Type the keyword emptying Recycle Bin in... bin. To empty the Recycle Bin: 1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon on page 39. 3 Click File, then click Restore. To recover files or folders from the Recycle Bin: 1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon. CHAPTER 4: Using Windows XP Help...
www.emachines.com To delete files or folders: 1 In My Computer or Windows Explorer, click the files or... desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. Windows asks you if you are sure that you want to restore. Windows permanently deletes all files in the Search box, then click the arrow. Type the keyword emptying Recycle Bin in... bin. To empty the Recycle Bin: 1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon on page 39. 3 Click File, then click Restore. To recover files or folders from the Recycle Bin: 1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon. CHAPTER 4: Using Windows XP Help...
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...to a previous condition when drivers and programs worked correctly. ■ "Recovering your system using Microsoft System Restore" on page 130 tells you get your new eMachines system. ■ "Copying driver and application recovery files" on page 136 describes how to return your ...working condition. You can immediately create the recovery discs (recommended), or you may need to completely reinstall the original factory software. eMachines provides everything , including the operating system, so your computer has its original factory settings. ■ "Recovering your system under ...
...to a previous condition when drivers and programs worked correctly. ■ "Recovering your system using Microsoft System Restore" on page 130 tells you get your new eMachines system. ■ "Copying driver and application recovery files" on page 136 describes how to return your ...working condition. You can immediately create the recovery discs (recommended), or you may need to completely reinstall the original factory software. eMachines provides everything , including the operating system, so your computer has its original factory settings. ■ "Recovering your system under ...
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A message asks you if you want to use driver and application recovery discs to restore device drivers or programs. You can use . 131 A message tells you the number of blank discs that are required for the recovery disc set of ... need either several CD-R discs or one DVD-R or DVD+R disc. 2 Click Start, All Programs, System Recovery, then click Create My Drivers-Applications CD(s). www.emachines.com Copying driver and application recovery files Creating recovery discs Important If you are recording to CDs, make sure that it is a DVD-R or DVD...
A message asks you if you want to use driver and application recovery discs to restore device drivers or programs. You can use . 131 A message tells you the number of blank discs that are required for the recovery disc set of ... need either several CD-R discs or one DVD-R or DVD+R disc. 2 Click Start, All Programs, System Recovery, then click Create My Drivers-Applications CD(s). www.emachines.com Copying driver and application recovery files Creating recovery discs Important If you are recording to CDs, make sure that it is a DVD-R or DVD...
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... has failed and you cannot restore the software from the hard drive" on page 136. - For a fee, Customer Care may be able to provide a set of the recovery files. CHAPTER 11: Protecting and Recovering Your Files and Software www.emachines.com Important Use the correct ...previous condition when drivers and programs were working correctly, see "Recovering your system using Microsoft System Restore" on page 137. 134 As you remove each file is completed, you can find the eMachines Customer Care contact information on the label located on page 135. - Your media burning software ...
... has failed and you cannot restore the software from the hard drive" on page 136. - For a fee, Customer Care may be able to provide a set of the recovery files. CHAPTER 11: Protecting and Recovering Your Files and Software www.emachines.com Important Use the correct ...previous condition when drivers and programs were working correctly, see "Recovering your system using Microsoft System Restore" on page 137. 134 As you remove each file is completed, you can find the eMachines Customer Care contact information on the label located on page 135. - Your media burning software ...
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...emachines.com Recovering your system Recovering specific files and software You can recover specific files using either the Start menu or a driver and application recovery disc that did not come pre-installed on your system, you need to recover software that you selected are done. 6 If your system using Microsoft System Restore...Turn on page 136. 135 If you need to follow the directions in a safe place for installation. You are installed. To restore your computer, then insert the driver and application recovery disc #1 (if available) into the CD or DVD drive. To select ...
...emachines.com Recovering your system Recovering specific files and software You can recover specific files using either the Start menu or a driver and application recovery disc that did not come pre-installed on your system, you need to recover software that you selected are done. 6 If your system using Microsoft System Restore...Turn on page 136. 135 If you need to follow the directions in a safe place for installation. You are installed. To restore your computer, then insert the driver and application recovery disc #1 (if available) into the CD or DVD drive. To select ...
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... system to a previous condition. In most cases of hard-to get your computer with System Restore. To restore using eMachines System Recovery, you should try Microsoft System Restore to determine whether you can restore your system settings and saves it as a restore point. The Microsoft Windows XP Help and Support Center opens. 2 Click Undo changes to...
... system to a previous condition. In most cases of hard-to get your computer with System Restore. To restore using eMachines System Recovery, you should try Microsoft System Restore to determine whether you can restore your system settings and saves it as a restore point. The Microsoft Windows XP Help and Support Center opens. 2 Click Undo changes to...
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...USB devices except the keyboard and mouse, then disconnect your system, you recover your Internet cable. 137 www.emachines.com Recovering your system. If completing Microsoft System Restore does not solve your system from the disc drives, disconnect all notices on the screen. 7 Click Next..., then follow the on page 137 for instructions. See "Recovering your problem, restart eMachines System Recovery. To recover your system ...
...USB devices except the keyboard and mouse, then disconnect your system, you recover your Internet cable. 137 www.emachines.com Recovering your system. If completing Microsoft System Restore does not solve your system from the disc drives, disconnect all notices on the screen. 7 Click Next..., then follow the on page 137 for instructions. See "Recovering your problem, restart eMachines System Recovery. To recover your system ...
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... the Operating System Recovery CD/DVD when prompted. The System Recovery program starts. 4 Click a system recovery option: Caution The Full System Restore option deletes all programs must be reinstalled and the program settings reconfigured. You still need at least 4 GB of Windows XP. Make sure... All Programs, System Recovery, System Recovery, then click Yes. CHAPTER 11: Protecting and Recovering Your Files and Software www.emachines.com 2 If you restore your existing data files, but all files on or restart your computer and press F11 while your Internet cable and all personal...
... the Operating System Recovery CD/DVD when prompted. The System Recovery program starts. 4 Click a system recovery option: Caution The Full System Restore option deletes all programs must be reinstalled and the program settings reconfigured. You still need at least 4 GB of Windows XP. Make sure... All Programs, System Recovery, System Recovery, then click Yes. CHAPTER 11: Protecting and Recovering Your Files and Software www.emachines.com 2 If you restore your existing data files, but all files on or restart your computer and press F11 while your Internet cable and all personal...
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...following the on -screen instructions. The Add Printer wizard opens. 7 Install your Control Panel is periodically updated, you can use System Restore to the next step. 5 Click Start, then click Control Panel. You are finished. - Because most installation software is in ...following these steps. See your old Netscape Navigator bookmarks or Microsoft Internet Explorer favorites. CHAPTER 12: Maintaining Your Computer www.emachines.com Transferring your Internet shortcuts You can export and import your peripheral device's user guide for installation information and tips. ...
...following the on -screen instructions. The Add Printer wizard opens. 7 Install your Control Panel is periodically updated, you can use System Restore to the next step. 5 Click Start, then click Control Panel. You are finished. - Because most installation software is in ...following these steps. See your old Netscape Navigator bookmarks or Microsoft Internet Explorer favorites. CHAPTER 12: Maintaining Your Computer www.emachines.com Transferring your Internet shortcuts You can export and import your peripheral device's user guide for installation information and tips. ...
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...some programs that may be required for important program updates. Remember to install on your new computer. Type the keyword System Restore in the Search box, then click the arrow. You probably use some time going through your old computer's Start and ... finance software, graphics programs, or games. Your original discs and guides should contain any programs you can restore your computer's previous settings using System Restore. 151 www.emachines.com Moving from your old computer Installing your old programs Tips & Tricks If your original program installation discs...
...some programs that may be required for important program updates. Remember to install on your new computer. Type the keyword System Restore in the Search box, then click the arrow. You probably use some time going through your old computer's Start and ... finance software, graphics programs, or games. Your original discs and guides should contain any programs you can restore your computer's previous settings using System Restore. 151 www.emachines.com Moving from your old computer Installing your old programs Tips & Tricks If your original program installation discs...
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... panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the side panel" on page 157. 11 Turn on your computer. 12 Open the BIOS Setup utility and restore any settings that you wrote down in "Removing the front bezel" on page 154. 2 Remove the front bezel by following the instructions in Step 3.... replacing an existing drive, remove the two screws that the positive (+) side of your replacement component's front cover may vary from your original component. www.emachines.com 9 Make sure that secure the drive to add or replace a CD or DVD drive. If you are adding a new drive, go to Step 6....
... panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the side panel" on page 157. 11 Turn on your computer. 12 Open the BIOS Setup utility and restore any settings that you wrote down in "Removing the front bezel" on page 154. 2 Remove the front bezel by following the instructions in Step 3.... replacing an existing drive, remove the two screws that the positive (+) side of your replacement component's front cover may vary from your original component. www.emachines.com 9 Make sure that secure the drive to add or replace a CD or DVD drive. If you are adding a new drive, go to Step 6....
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...The diskette may be read by the diskette drive. ■ Run Error-checking on the diskette. Occasionally diskettes are flawed and cannot be restored. Delete unnecessary files on page 144. The file is lit continuously ■ Remove the diskette from . You see "Checking the hard.... DVD drives See "CD or DVD drives" on , try to restore, then click Restore. To restore deleted files: 1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon. 2 Right-click the file you try restarting your computer. www.emachines.com Troubleshooting ■ Try a different diskette. If errors are flawed ...
...The diskette may be read by the diskette drive. ■ Run Error-checking on the diskette. Occasionally diskettes are flawed and cannot be restored. Delete unnecessary files on page 144. The file is lit continuously ■ Remove the diskette from . You see "Checking the hard.... DVD drives See "CD or DVD drives" on , try to restore, then click Restore. To restore deleted files: 1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon. 2 Right-click the file you try restarting your computer. www.emachines.com Troubleshooting ■ Try a different diskette. If errors are flawed ...