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... is plugged back in performance indicating a need for service under any of other controls may result in damage and may require extensive repair work to restore to rain or water. 4 If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged. 5 If the product exhibits a distinct change in . (Apres le...
... is plugged back in performance indicating a need for service under any of other controls may result in damage and may require extensive repair work to restore to rain or water. 4 If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged. 5 If the product exhibits a distinct change in . (Apres le...
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... 4-1 Replacing the Cover 4-3 Installing an Expansion Card 4-4 Installing an Additional Hard Disk Drive 4-6 Installing the 5.25-inch Device in the Peripheral Bay 4-9 Chapter 5 Using the Restore CDs Restoring Your Original Software 5-1 Chapter 6 Using the PowerDVD About DVD ...6-1 Playing the PowerDVD 6-1 How to Run the PowerDVD 6-1 Buttons of the PowerDVD 6-2 Appendix A. Solving Common...
... 4-1 Replacing the Cover 4-3 Installing an Expansion Card 4-4 Installing an Additional Hard Disk Drive 4-6 Installing the 5.25-inch Device in the Peripheral Bay 4-9 Chapter 5 Using the Restore CDs Restoring Your Original Software 5-1 Chapter 6 Using the PowerDVD About DVD ...6-1 Playing the PowerDVD 6-1 How to Run the PowerDVD 6-1 Buttons of the PowerDVD 6-2 Appendix A. Solving Common...
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... . Click the Start button, and then click Turn Off Computer. 3. When the Turn Off Computer dialog box is booting, the computer will be booted with Restore CD. 4. In this case, the "Microsoft Windows Startup Menu" menu will load Microsoft ® Windows ® . Turn on the monitor, and any ...computer is displayed, click Turn Off to turn on the front panel of your information and close all application programs you use. 2. NOTE If the Restore CD is in the optical drive (D:) while your computer. 2. Turning On the Computer To turn it off your computer, follow these steps: 1. ...
... . Click the Start button, and then click Turn Off Computer. 3. When the Turn Off Computer dialog box is booting, the computer will be booted with Restore CD. 4. In this case, the "Microsoft Windows Startup Menu" menu will load Microsoft ® Windows ® . Turn on the monitor, and any ...computer is displayed, click Turn Off to turn on the front panel of your information and close all application programs you use. 2. NOTE If the Restore CD is in the optical drive (D:) while your computer. 2. Turning On the Computer To turn it off your computer, follow these steps: 1. ...
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... original preinstalled software: 1. And you must reinstall any software not originally installed on your hard disk. Insert the Restore CD #1 into the optical drive (D:) before restoring. Using the Restore CDs 5-1 Restoring Your Original Software The Restore CDs contain a copy of all software (e.g., Windows, drivers, and application programs) originally preinstalled on your hard disk. (This process...
... original preinstalled software: 1. And you must reinstall any software not originally installed on your hard disk. Insert the Restore CD #1 into the optical drive (D:) before restoring. Using the Restore CDs 5-1 Restoring Your Original Software The Restore CDs contain a copy of all software (e.g., Windows, drivers, and application programs) originally preinstalled on your hard disk. (This process...
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... !!Warning!! NOTE To stop this restore process now, remove the Restore CD from the optical drive and restart your computer. 5. If you select "1. ALL CONTENTS OF HARD DRIVE (C:) WILL BE LOST! ** BACK UP YOUR FILES BEFORE ... BE LOST! ** ARE YOU SURE YOU WOULD LIKE TO PROCEED? ** IF YES, PRESS Y. System Restore Menu / WINDOWS XP 1 RESTORE WINDOWS XP 2 BOOT TO COMMAND PROMPT FROM CD-ROM Please select 1 or 2: _ [1, 2]? IF NO, PRESS N. 5-2 Using the Restore CDs RESTORE WINDOWS XP," the following message will appear in the screen. To continue, press Y. The following...
... !!Warning!! NOTE To stop this restore process now, remove the Restore CD from the optical drive and restart your computer. 5. If you select "1. ALL CONTENTS OF HARD DRIVE (C:) WILL BE LOST! ** BACK UP YOUR FILES BEFORE ... BE LOST! ** ARE YOU SURE YOU WOULD LIKE TO PROCEED? ** IF YES, PRESS Y. System Restore Menu / WINDOWS XP 1 RESTORE WINDOWS XP 2 BOOT TO COMMAND PROMPT FROM CD-ROM Please select 1 or 2: _ [1, 2]? IF NO, PRESS N. 5-2 Using the Restore CDs RESTORE WINDOWS XP," the following message will appear in the screen. To continue, press Y. The following...
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...install a driver. Windows XP starts and the registration program runs. 14. To register with #3 (if there is the executable file for using the Restore CDs. If there is ) in the Drivers folder of you lose drivers, install these by using your optical drive. 12. message appears, replace the... information. In this case, the "Microsoft Windows Startup Menu" menu will start. You can update drivers in the optical drive. 7. NOTE If the Restore CD is in the optical drive while your computer is booting, the computer will be booted with #2 in the Device Manager window if there is...
...install a driver. Windows XP starts and the registration program runs. 14. To register with #3 (if there is the executable file for using the Restore CDs. If there is ) in the Drivers folder of you lose drivers, install these by using your optical drive. 12. message appears, replace the... information. In this case, the "Microsoft Windows Startup Menu" menu will start. You can update drivers in the optical drive. 7. NOTE If the Restore CD is in the optical drive while your computer is booting, the computer will be booted with #2 in the Device Manager window if there is...
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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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...Function keys Audio playback buttons Internet buttons Navigation keys Indicators Windows keys Directional keys Application key Numeric keypad 20 If closing unresponsive programs does not restore your computer to normal operation, you may have to check the disk status runs automatically. When the checks are not responding. To close programs..., then turn off, press and hold the power button for about five seconds, then release it on again. CHAPTER 3: Using Your Computer www.emachines.com Restarting (rebooting) your computer Important If your computer does not turn it .
...Function keys Audio playback buttons Internet buttons Navigation keys Indicators Windows keys Directional keys Application key Numeric keypad 20 If closing unresponsive programs does not restore your computer to normal operation, you may have to check the disk status runs automatically. When the checks are not responding. To close programs..., then turn off, press and hold the power button for about five seconds, then release it on again. CHAPTER 3: Using Your Computer www.emachines.com Restarting (rebooting) your computer Important If your computer does not turn it .
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...they hold files and folders. Hard drives Diskette drive Disc drive 29 Type the keyword window in a file cabinet. Clicking the maximize button again restores the window to fit the entire computer display. A computer usually has more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and ... Floppy (A:) for the diskette drive. To view the drives on the menu bar starts an action such as CD or DVD drives. 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 ...
...they hold files and folders. Hard drives Diskette drive Disc drive 29 Type the keyword window in a file cabinet. Clicking the maximize button again restores the window to fit the entire computer display. A computer usually has more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and ... Floppy (A:) for the diskette drive. To view the drives on the menu bar starts an action such as CD or DVD drives. 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 ...
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... click Empty Recycle Bin. If you cannot find the file you want to empty the bin. 3 Click Yes. For instructions on how to restore. Caution Emptying the Recycle Bin permanently erases any files or folders in the Recycle Bin. 32 Windows permanently deletes all files in the bin. CHAPTER...more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. These files cannot be restored. To empty the Recycle Bin: 1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon on page 39. www.emachines.com To delete files or folders: 1 In My Computer or Windows Explorer, click the files or ...
... click Empty Recycle Bin. If you cannot find the file you want to empty the bin. 3 Click Yes. For instructions on how to restore. Caution Emptying the Recycle Bin permanently erases any files or folders in the Recycle Bin. 32 Windows permanently deletes all files in the bin. CHAPTER...more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. These files cannot be restored. To empty the Recycle Bin: 1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon on page 39. www.emachines.com To delete files or folders: 1 In My Computer or Windows Explorer, click the files or ...
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...a network" on a hidden area of the computer's software (also called recovering or restoring your hard drive. CHAPTER 11: Protecting and Recovering Your Files and Software www.emachines.com System recovery options Most computer problems can be solved by using Drivers and Applications ...Recovery discs, which you create. Problem-solving may need to completely restore your system under most conditions. You can wait until later. eMachines provides everything you can immediately create the recovery discs (recommended), or you need to reinstall...
...a network" on a hidden area of the computer's software (also called recovering or restoring your hard drive. CHAPTER 11: Protecting and Recovering Your Files and Software www.emachines.com System recovery options Most computer problems can be solved by using Drivers and Applications ...Recovery discs, which you create. Problem-solving may need to completely restore your system under most conditions. You can wait until later. eMachines provides everything you can immediately create the recovery discs (recommended), or you need to reinstall...
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... the type of recordable drive your computer does not have blank discs ready. www.emachines.com Copying driver and application recovery files Creating recovery discs Important If you want to use driver and application recovery discs to restore device drivers or programs. You can create an unlimited number of driver and application...
... the type of recordable drive your computer does not have blank discs ready. www.emachines.com Copying driver and application recovery files Creating recovery discs Important If you want to use driver and application recovery discs to restore device drivers or programs. You can create an unlimited number of driver and application...
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... Start, then click My Computer. 4 Open the network location of recovery discs, roll back your system from the computer's hard drive. ■ To selectively restore device drivers or programs, see "Recovering specific files and software" on page 136. - OR - ■ To reinstall everything from the hard drive" on ... created for the recovery (ISO) file. When this is recorded onto a disc. Recovering your system Important If your system using Microsoft System Restore" on page 135. - Important Use a permanent marker to label each disc "eMachines Driver and Application Recovery."
... Start, then click My Computer. 4 Open the network location of recovery discs, roll back your system from the computer's hard drive. ■ To selectively restore device drivers or programs, see "Recovering specific files and software" on page 136. - OR - ■ To reinstall everything from the hard drive" on ... created for the recovery (ISO) file. When this is recorded onto a disc. Recovering your system Important If your system using Microsoft System Restore" on page 135. - Important Use a permanent marker to label each disc "eMachines Driver and Application Recovery."
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... by recovering specific files, such as device drivers and most pre-installed software. To restore your system Recovering specific files and software You can recover specific files using Microsoft System Restore" on your system, you need to install. www.emachines.com Recovering your system from the driver and application recovery discs: 1 Click Start...
... by recovering specific files, such as device drivers and most pre-installed software. To restore your system Recovering specific files and software You can recover specific files using Microsoft System Restore" on your system, you need to install. www.emachines.com Recovering your system from the driver and application recovery discs: 1 Click Start...
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... time you can restore your system to an earlier time, then click Next. To restore using eMachines System Recovery, you should try Microsoft System Restore to determine whether you can return to one of your system settings and saves it as a restore point. In most... your system running again. CHAPTER 11: Protecting and Recovering Your Files and Software www.emachines.com Recovering your system using Microsoft System Restore Before using Microsoft System Restore: 1 Press F1. The Welcome to System Restore dialog box opens. 136 3 Click Restore my computer to a previous condition.
... time you can restore your system to an earlier time, then click Next. To restore using eMachines System Recovery, you should try Microsoft System Restore to determine whether you can return to one of your system settings and saves it as a restore point. In most... your system running again. CHAPTER 11: Protecting and Recovering Your Files and Software www.emachines.com Recovering your system using Microsoft System Restore Before using Microsoft System Restore: 1 Press F1. The Welcome to System Restore dialog box opens. 136 3 Click Restore my computer to a previous condition.
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... read all USB devices except the keyboard and mouse, then disconnect your problem, restart eMachines System Recovery. The Confirm Restore Point Selection dialog box opens. 6 Make sure that you want to use the restore point you can reinstall antivirus and firewall software, then re-enable the Internet connection to... cable. 137 After you recover your system. Recovering your system 4 Click a bold date on the calendar (Step 1 on the screen), then click a restore point in the list (Step 2 on the screen). 5 Click Next. To recover your system from the hard drive: 1 Remove all CDs and DVDs ...
... read all USB devices except the keyboard and mouse, then disconnect your problem, restart eMachines System Recovery. The Confirm Restore Point Selection dialog box opens. 6 Make sure that you want to use the restore point you can reinstall antivirus and firewall software, then re-enable the Internet connection to... cable. 137 After you recover your system. Recovering your system 4 Click a bold date on the calendar (Step 1 on the screen), then click a restore point in the list (Step 2 on the screen). 5 Click Next. To recover your system from the hard drive: 1 Remove all CDs and DVDs ...
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... your data files. ■ Full System Restore (with the same files and programs it had when it will appear with Backup) (recommended) moves the contents of Windows XP. CHAPTER 11: Protecting and Recovering Your Files and Software www.emachines.com 2 If you purchased your computer. Format... and Recover dialog box opens. 6 Click Yes. Files are done. You are restored to the C:\My Backup folder and installs a new copy of the hard drive...
... your data files. ■ Full System Restore (with the same files and programs it had when it will appear with Backup) (recommended) moves the contents of Windows XP. CHAPTER 11: Protecting and Recovering Your Files and Software www.emachines.com 2 If you purchased your computer. Format... and Recover dialog box opens. 6 Click Yes. Files are done. You are restored to the C:\My Backup folder and installs a new copy of the hard drive...
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... usually install parallel port printers by following the on -screen instructions. OR If Windows does not detect the printer, go to restore your old devices, you do not need any additional software. If you have built-in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware... detects your printer, install your printer by following these steps. The Control Panel window opens. 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. Installing your ...
... usually install parallel port printers by following the on -screen instructions. OR If Windows does not detect the printer, go to restore your old devices, you do not need any additional software. If you have built-in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware... detects your printer, install your printer by following these steps. The Control Panel window opens. 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. Installing your ...
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www.emachines.com Moving from your old computer Installing your old programs Tips & Tricks If your new ... computer, such as personal finance software, graphics programs, or games. Type the keyword System Restore in the Search box, then click the arrow. Your original discs and guides should contain any programs you can...making note of a program, it is usually better to use some time going through your computer's previous settings using System Restore. 151 You probably use the newer version than to check the publisher's Web site for program installation and registration. If ...
www.emachines.com Moving from your old computer Installing your old programs Tips & Tricks If your new ... computer, such as personal finance software, graphics programs, or games. Type the keyword System Restore in the Search box, then click the arrow. Your original discs and guides should contain any programs you can...making note of a program, it is usually better to use some time going through your computer's previous settings using System Restore. 151 You probably use the newer version than to check the publisher's Web site for program installation and registration. If ...