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.... Use Help and Support to help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. Visit the eMachines Customer Care Web site at emachines.com/support/. Help and Support opens. www.eMachines.com 3 Help and Support Your computer includes Help and Support, an easily accessible collection...by clicking a link, performing a search, or browsing the index. eMachines Web site eMachines Web site eMachines' online support is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week and provides the most current drivers, product specifications, and information about Windows and to answer questions about...
.... Use Help and Support to help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. Visit the eMachines Customer Care Web site at emachines.com/support/. Help and Support opens. www.eMachines.com 3 Help and Support Your computer includes Help and Support, an easily accessible collection...by clicking a link, performing a search, or browsing the index. eMachines Web site eMachines Web site eMachines' online support is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week and provides the most current drivers, product specifications, and information about Windows and to answer questions about...
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... 44. ■ Make sure that came with your add-in card. For more information, see "Cleaning CDs or DVDs" on page 72. www.eMachines.com 57 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Add-in cards The computer does not recognize an add-in card ■ Shut down and restart your computer. ■ Some...the CD or DVD drive. ■ Your computer may not be read by following the instructions in the drive documentation. ■ Reinstall the device driver. CD or DVD drives The computer does not recognize a disc or the CD or DVD drive ■ Make sure that you have copy protection software...
... 44. ■ Make sure that came with your add-in card. For more information, see "Cleaning CDs or DVDs" on page 72. www.eMachines.com 57 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Add-in cards The computer does not recognize an add-in card ■ Shut down and restart your computer. ■ Some...the CD or DVD drive. ■ Your computer may not be read by following the instructions in the drive documentation. ■ Reinstall the device driver. CD or DVD drives The computer does not recognize a disc or the CD or DVD drive ■ Make sure that you have copy protection software...
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...To identify your computer. ■ Clean the disc. Occasionally discs are turned off. The regional code on page 44. ■ Reinstall the audio device drivers. The regional code for the disc. For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on the disc, disc documentation, or disc packaging. For more ... then try again. ■ Some music CDs have a DVD drive. Your DVD drive's regional code must match. You may not match. 58 www.eMachines.com A DVD movie will not play a DVD, the disc's regional code and your DVD drive's regional code may not be able to play , ...
...To identify your computer. ■ Clean the disc. Occasionally discs are turned off. The regional code on page 44. ■ Reinstall the audio device drivers. The regional code for the disc. For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on the disc, disc documentation, or disc packaging. For more ... then try again. ■ Some music CDs have a DVD drive. Your DVD drive's regional code must match. You may not match. 58 www.eMachines.com A DVD movie will not play a DVD, the disc's regional code and your DVD drive's regional code may not be able to play , ...
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...the keyboard. Let the keyboard dry before using an aerosol can of air with your Internet service provider (ISP) is set up correctly. www.eMachines.com 63 Keyboard The keyboard does not work after it dries, you may need to replace it. Clean the keyboard and turn off your ...stuck, then restart your ISP for technical support. Press each key to loosen a key that the keyboard port works. ■ Reinstall the keyboard device driver. Troubleshooting People are sending you e-mail messages, but you have not received any mail ■ Click the receive button in the keyboard, turn it ...
...the keyboard. Let the keyboard dry before using an aerosol can of air with your Internet service provider (ISP) is set up correctly. www.eMachines.com 63 Keyboard The keyboard does not work after it dries, you may need to replace it. Clean the keyboard and turn off your ...stuck, then restart your ISP for technical support. Press each key to loosen a key that the keyboard port works. ■ Reinstall the keyboard device driver. Troubleshooting People are sending you e-mail messages, but you have not received any mail ■ Click the receive button in the keyboard, turn it ...
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...not positioned too close to the monitor. ■ The monitor is connected to read ■ Adjust the brightness and contrast controls. 68 www.eMachines.com Why is dim or difficult to the video port on degauss, see your monitor's documentation. Help and Support For more information about color ... damper wire is not uniform Make sure that you know works to pass through the screen for bent or damaged pins. ■ Reinstall the device driver. ■ Connect a monitor that : ■ The monitor warms up from the Display Properties dialog box. The text on . The color is a ...
...not positioned too close to the monitor. ■ The monitor is connected to read ■ Adjust the brightness and contrast controls. 68 www.eMachines.com Why is dim or difficult to the video port on degauss, see your monitor's documentation. Help and Support For more information about color ... damper wire is not uniform Make sure that you know works to pass through the screen for bent or damaged pins. ■ Reinstall the device driver. ■ Connect a monitor that : ■ The monitor warms up from the Display Properties dialog box. The text on . The color is a ...
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...icon. See the guide that the printer is not set to be the default printer, then click Set as Default Printer. ■ Reinstall the printer driver. The Printers and Faxes window opens. 3 Right-click the name of the printer you have selected it in the Search box , then click the ...arrow. To set to use. To make sure that the printer is not set a default printer: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. www.eMachines.com 71 The Control Panel window opens. You see a "Printer queue is full" error message ■ Make sure that you want to work offline. If...
...icon. See the guide that the printer is not set to be the default printer, then click Set as Default Printer. ■ Reinstall the printer driver. The Printers and Faxes window opens. 3 Right-click the name of the printer you have selected it in the Search box , then click the ...arrow. To set to use. To make sure that the printer is not set a default printer: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. www.eMachines.com 71 The Control Panel window opens. You see a "Printer queue is full" error message ■ Make sure that you want to work offline. If...
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Contents www.emachines.com Working with files and folders 29 Viewing drives 29 Creating folders 30 Copying and moving files and folders 31 Deleting files and folders 31 ... Checking your e-mail 47 Chapter 6: Networking Your Computer 49 Introduction to Networking 50 Using a router 50 Creating an Ethernet network 52 Installing Ethernet cards and drivers 52 Making sure your broadband connection works 52 Naming the computers and the workgroup 52 Configuring the TCP/IP protocol 53 Setting up an Ethernet...
Contents www.emachines.com Working with files and folders 29 Viewing drives 29 Creating folders 30 Copying and moving files and folders 31 Deleting files and folders 31 ... Checking your e-mail 47 Chapter 6: Networking Your Computer 49 Introduction to Networking 50 Using a router 50 Creating an Ethernet network 52 Installing Ethernet cards and drivers 52 Making sure your broadband connection works 52 Naming the computers and the workgroup 52 Configuring the TCP/IP protocol 53 Setting up an Ethernet...
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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 ... Windows Update 126 BigFix 128 Chapter 11: Protecting and Recovering Your Files and Software 129 System recovery options 130 Copying driver and application recovery files 130 Creating recovery discs 131 Copying driver and application recovery files to a network 132 Creating discs from recovery files on a network 133 Recovering your system 134 Recovering...
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 ... Windows Update 126 BigFix 128 Chapter 11: Protecting and Recovering Your Files and Software 129 System recovery options 130 Copying driver and application recovery files 130 Creating recovery discs 131 Copying driver and application recovery files to a network 132 Creating discs from recovery files on a network 133 Recovering your system 134 Recovering...
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... week, and provides the most stringent quality control tests to familiarize yourself with the best product possible. Each and every eMachines computer uses the latest technology and passes the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about your computer. If you ever have a problem, our knowledgeable, dedicated customer service department...
... week, and provides the most stringent quality control tests to familiarize yourself with the best product possible. Each and every eMachines computer uses the latest technology and passes the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about your computer. If you ever have a problem, our knowledgeable, dedicated customer service department...
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... Performance and Maintenance. Naming the computers and the workgroup Important You must install one. CHAPTER 6: Networking Your Computer www.emachines.com Determining if an Ethernet device is already installed on your computer To determine if Ethernet is already installed on installing ...the card and any specific instructions they have Ethernet already installed. Creating an Ethernet network Installing Ethernet cards and drivers After you have determined the type of Network adapters. Making sure your broadband connection works Important If you do not ...
... Performance and Maintenance. Naming the computers and the workgroup Important You must install one. CHAPTER 6: Networking Your Computer www.emachines.com Determining if an Ethernet device is already installed on your computer To determine if Ethernet is already installed on installing ...the card and any specific instructions they have Ethernet already installed. Creating an Ethernet network Installing Ethernet cards and drivers After you have determined the type of Network adapters. Making sure your broadband connection works Important If you do not ...
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..., the entire contents of that folder will be available to everyone on your printer to install the printer drivers on each computer must have the shared printer's drivers installed. CHAPTER 6: Networking Your Computer www.emachines.com ■ Refer to your router's or access point's troubleshooting information ■ Contact your Internet service provider Sharing...
..., the entire contents of that folder will be available to everyone on your printer to install the printer drivers on each computer must have the shared printer's drivers installed. CHAPTER 6: Networking Your Computer www.emachines.com ■ Refer to your router's or access point's troubleshooting information ■ Contact your Internet service provider Sharing...
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...can obtain the printer driver and installation instructions from the CD that shipped with your printer or from . You can print a file across the network: 1 Start the program for the printer on the computer you are sending the file from the manufacturer's Web site. www.emachines.com Using the network... Opening files across the network To open files across the network, you must install the driver for the file you want to open. 2 Click File, then click Open. 3 Browse ...
...can obtain the printer driver and installation instructions from the CD that shipped with your printer or from . You can print a file across the network: 1 Start the program for the printer on the computer you are sending the file from the manufacturer's Web site. www.emachines.com Using the network... Opening files across the network To open files across the network, you must install the driver for the file you want to open. 2 Click File, then click Open. 3 Browse ...
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... Properties. Tips & Tricks For the location of the VGA port on your computer. You may not represent the actual screens on . www.emachines.com Using a second monitor Using a second monitor Important The dialog boxes shown in this section are examples only and may need to your...projector or monitor cable into the secondary VGA port on your computer. 3 Turn on your computer. Windows recognizes the new hardware and searches for its driver. The Display Properties dialog box opens. 6 Click the Settings tab. 7 Right-click the second monitor icon (labeled 2), then click Attached. 8...
... Properties. Tips & Tricks For the location of the VGA port on your computer. You may not represent the actual screens on . www.emachines.com Using a second monitor Using a second monitor Important The dialog boxes shown in this section are examples only and may need to your...projector or monitor cable into the secondary VGA port on your computer. 3 Turn on your computer. Windows recognizes the new hardware and searches for its driver. The Display Properties dialog box opens. 6 Click the Settings tab. 7 Right-click the second monitor icon (labeled 2), then click Attached. 8...
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... Windows regularly to keep Windows XP and your computer secure. ■ Express-Click Express to download high-priority, Windows software, and hardware driver updates. These updates include security updates. 126 These updates include security updates. ■ Custom-Click Custom to download high-priority updates. Windows... built into Windows XP, Microsoft creates a high-priority Windows update to date. CHAPTER 10: Protecting Your Computer www.emachines.com Security updates To keep your computer secure, you need to keep your computer's system software up to fix the problem.
... Windows regularly to keep Windows XP and your computer secure. ■ Express-Click Express to download high-priority, Windows software, and hardware driver updates. These updates include security updates. 126 These updates include security updates. ■ Custom-Click Custom to download high-priority updates. Windows... built into Windows XP, Microsoft creates a high-priority Windows update to date. CHAPTER 10: Protecting Your Computer www.emachines.com Security updates To keep your computer secure, you need to keep your computer's system software up to fix the problem.
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CHAPTER 11 Protecting and Recovering Your Files and Software • System recovery options • Copying driver and application recovery files • Recovering your system
CHAPTER 11 Protecting and Recovering Your Files and Software • System recovery options • Copying driver and application recovery files • Recovering your system
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... problems, you may need to reinstall specific software, such as you get your new eMachines system. ■ "Copying driver and application recovery files" on your system). Copying driver and application recovery files Your computer's hard drive contains everything you need to reinstall everything...reinstall the original factory software. 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. A backup copy of your operating system is...
... problems, you may need to reinstall specific software, such as you get your new eMachines system. ■ "Copying driver and application recovery files" on your system). Copying driver and application recovery files Your computer's hard drive contains everything you need to reinstall everything...reinstall the original factory software. 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. A backup copy of your operating system is...
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... DVD, make sure that your computer has a recordable drive. The Recovery CD/DVD Creator dialog box opens. 4 Click Start Creation. www.emachines.com Copying driver and application recovery files Creating recovery discs Important If you are recording to CDs, make sure that you have a recordable drive, see "Copying... driver and application recovery files to a network" on the type of recordable drive your computer has, you need either several CD-R discs ...
... DVD, make sure that your computer has a recordable drive. The Recovery CD/DVD Creator dialog box opens. 4 Click Start Creation. www.emachines.com Copying driver and application recovery files Creating recovery discs Important If you are recording to CDs, make sure that you have a recordable drive, see "Copying... driver and application recovery files to a network" on the type of recordable drive your computer has, you need either several CD-R discs ...
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...blank disc into the recordable drive. 7 Click OK. CHAPTER 11: Protecting and Recovering Your Files and Software www.emachines.com 6 Make sure you can burn unlimited sets of driver and application recovery discs from the drive, then click OK. 10 Store the discs in a safe place for ...future use the marker to the blank disc(s). To copy driver and application recovery files to a drive). 132 The program prepares the recovery files, then records the recovery files to label each disc "eMachines Driver and Application Recovery." You are done.
...blank disc into the recordable drive. 7 Click OK. CHAPTER 11: Protecting and Recovering Your Files and Software www.emachines.com 6 Make sure you can burn unlimited sets of driver and application recovery discs from the drive, then click OK. 10 Store the discs in a safe place for ...future use the marker to the blank disc(s). To copy driver and application recovery files to a drive). 132 The program prepares the recovery files, then records the recovery files to label each disc "eMachines Driver and Application Recovery." You are done.
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... a recordable drive. If you are DVD-R or DVD+R discs, not DVD-RW or DVD+RW discs. For example, store the files for an eMachines T2862 in a folder named eM T2862 Apps Recovery. 4 When you see "Creating discs from recovery files on a network Important If you are recording...that indicates which computer the files are for each recovery (ISO) file. 133 www.emachines.com Copying driver and application recovery files 2 Click Create ISO, then find the network location you want to save the driver and application recovery files to the location you specified. Before you continue, make sure ...
... a recordable drive. If you are DVD-R or DVD+R discs, not DVD-RW or DVD+RW discs. For example, store the files for an eMachines T2862 in a folder named eM T2862 Apps Recovery. 4 When you see "Creating discs from recovery files on a network Important If you are recording...that indicates which computer the files are for each recovery (ISO) file. 133 www.emachines.com Copying driver and application recovery files 2 Click Create ISO, then find the network location you want to save the driver and application recovery files to the location you specified. Before you continue, make sure ...
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... discs to restore your hard drive has failed and you cannot restore the software from the hard drive, contact eMachines Customer Care for help , you can restore specific drivers and programs from the hard drive" on the front or side of your media burning software to complete the... 137. 134 Recovering your system Important If your computer. For example, if the recovery (ISO) file was created for each recovery file until each disc "eMachines Driver and Application Recovery." OR - ■ To recover your system to label each disc 1 of x, 2 of x, 3 of x, and so on page 135. -...
... discs to restore your hard drive has failed and you cannot restore the software from the hard drive, contact eMachines Customer Care for help , you can restore specific drivers and programs from the hard drive" on the front or side of your media burning software to complete the... 137. 134 Recovering your system Important If your computer. For example, if the recovery (ISO) file was created for each recovery file until each disc "eMachines Driver and Application Recovery." OR - ■ To recover your system to label each disc 1 of x, 2 of x, 3 of x, and so on page 135. -...