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.... Help and Support opens. Visit the eMachines Customer Care Web site at emachines.com/support/. 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 your eMachines computer. www.eMachines.com 3 Help and Support Your computer includes Help and Support, an easily accessible...
.... Help and Support opens. Visit the eMachines Customer Care Web site at emachines.com/support/. 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 your eMachines computer. www.eMachines.com 3 Help and Support Your computer includes Help and Support, an easily accessible...
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... card. Battery See "Power" on page 44. ■ Make sure that came with your add-in the drive documentation. ■ Reinstall the device driver. For more information, see "Cleaning CDs or DVDs" on page 70. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Add-in cards The computer does not recognize an add-in card... ■ Shut down and restart your computer. ■ Some music CDs have installed the required software. www.eMachines.com 57 CD or DVD drives The computer does not recognize a disc or the CD or DVD drive ■ Make sure that you have copy...
... card. Battery See "Power" on page 44. ■ Make sure that came with your add-in the drive documentation. ■ Reinstall the device driver. For more information, see "Cleaning CDs or DVDs" on page 70. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Add-in cards The computer does not recognize an add-in card... ■ Shut down and restart your computer. ■ Some music CDs have installed the required software. www.eMachines.com 57 CD or DVD drives The computer does not recognize a disc or the CD or DVD drive ■ Make sure that you have copy...
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... disc. Your DVD drive's regional code must match. For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 44. ■ Reinstall the audio device drivers. To identify your computer. ■ Clean the disc. The regional code for the disc is on your DVD drive is determined by the DVD drive... type, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 33. ■ Make sure that the disc label is 4. You may not match. 58 www.eMachines.com To be able to play ■ Make sure that help control DVD title exports and help reduce illegal disc distribution. Occasionally discs are turned...
... disc. Your DVD drive's regional code must match. For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 44. ■ Reinstall the audio device drivers. To identify your computer. ■ Clean the disc. The regional code for the disc is on your DVD drive is determined by the DVD drive... type, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 33. ■ Make sure that the disc label is 4. You may not match. 58 www.eMachines.com To be able to play ■ Make sure that help control DVD title exports and help reduce illegal disc distribution. Occasionally discs are turned...
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...mail ■ Click the receive button in your e-mail program. ■ Make sure that the keyboard port works. ■ Reinstall the keyboard device driver. Clean the keyboard and turn off your Internet service provider (ISP) is plugged in the keyboard, turn it upside down to make sure that your... straw-like extension to remove dust and lint trapped under the keys. ■ Try a keyboard that you know works to drain it again. www.eMachines.com 63 Press each key to replace it dries, you see the poster that came with your ISP for technical support. Keyboard The keyboard does...
...mail ■ Click the receive button in your e-mail program. ■ Make sure that the keyboard port works. ■ Reinstall the keyboard device driver. Clean the keyboard and turn off your Internet service provider (ISP) is plugged in the keyboard, turn it upside down to make sure that your... straw-like extension to remove dust and lint trapped under the keys. ■ Try a keyboard that you know works to drain it again. www.eMachines.com 63 Press each key to replace it dries, you see the poster that came with your ISP for technical support. Keyboard The keyboard does...
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... is connected to the video port on the back of your computer. ■ Check the cable for bent or damaged pins. ■ Reinstall the device driver. ■ Connect a monitor that you know works to your monitor's documentation. If the monitor is turned on, the power LED should be lit. ■ Adjust... changing the screen resolution, click Start, then click Help and Support. For more light to read ■ Adjust the brightness and contrast controls. 68 www.eMachines.com
... is connected to the video port on the back of your computer. ■ Check the cable for bent or damaged pins. ■ Reinstall the device driver. ■ Connect a monitor that you know works to your monitor's documentation. If the monitor is turned on, the power LED should be lit. ■ Adjust... changing the screen resolution, click Start, then click Help and Support. For more light to read ■ Adjust the brightness and contrast controls. 68 www.eMachines.com
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...mark next to Use Printer Offline, click Use Printer Offline to work offline. Troubleshooting ■ Check the cable for instructions on installing the printer driver. To set to clear the check mark. If your Control Panel is in the Search box , then click the arrow. Type the keyword ...Panel. The Control Panel window opens. The Printers and Faxes window opens. 3 Right-click the name of the printer you want to use. www.eMachines.com 71 See the guide that the printer is not set a default printer: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window ...
...mark next to Use Printer Offline, click Use Printer Offline to work offline. Troubleshooting ■ Check the cable for instructions on installing the printer driver. To set to clear the check mark. If your Control Panel is in the Search box , then click the arrow. Type the keyword ...Panel. The Control Panel window opens. The Printers and Faxes window opens. 3 Right-click the name of the printer you want to use. www.eMachines.com 71 See the guide that the printer is not set a default printer: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window ...
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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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... and passes the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about your new computer, as well as our range of your new eMachines computer for purchasing our computer! eMachines stands behind our value proposition to high-quality, brand-name components, at affordable prices. Using the eMachines Web site eMachines's online support is available...
... and passes the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about your new computer, as well as our range of your new eMachines computer for purchasing our computer! eMachines stands behind our value proposition to high-quality, brand-name components, at affordable prices. Using the eMachines Web site eMachines's online support is available...
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CHAPTER 6: Networking Your Computer www.emachines.com Determining if an Ethernet device is already installed on your computer To determine if Ethernet is listed. The Ethernet device installed in your Ethernet cards for any required drivers. Before you change anything about your home setup, make ...If the connection is in Category View, click Performance and Maintenance. If one . Creating an Ethernet network Installing Ethernet cards and drivers After you have for your Control Panel is not listed, you need to ISP. Naming the computers and the workgroup Important You ...
CHAPTER 6: Networking Your Computer www.emachines.com Determining if an Ethernet device is already installed on your computer To determine if Ethernet is listed. The Ethernet device installed in your Ethernet cards for any required drivers. Before you change anything about your home setup, make ...If the connection is in Category View, click Performance and Maintenance. If one . Creating an Ethernet network Installing Ethernet cards and drivers After you have for your Control Panel is not listed, you need to ISP. Naming the computers and the workgroup Important You ...
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... 1 In My Computer or Windows Explorer, right-click the drive or folder that folder will be available to install the printer drivers on your network. After the drives and printers on each network computer are shared, you can access them as though they were...Follow the instructions included with your printer to everyone on each computer must have the shared printer's drivers installed. The folder properties dialog box opens. CHAPTER 6: Networking Your Computer www.emachines.com ■ Refer to your router's or access point's troubleshooting information ■ Contact your ...
... 1 In My Computer or Windows Explorer, right-click the drive or folder that folder will be available to install the printer drivers on your network. After the drives and printers on each network computer are shared, you can access them as though they were...Follow the instructions included with your printer to everyone on each computer must have the shared printer's drivers installed. The folder properties dialog box opens. CHAPTER 6: Networking Your Computer www.emachines.com ■ Refer to your router's or access point's troubleshooting information ■ Contact your ...
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... open. 4 Double-click the folder containing the file, then double-click the file. You can print a file across the network, you must install the driver for the file you want to open. 2 Click File, then click Open. 3 Browse to the network drive that contains the file you want to print...the printer name list, then click the network printer. 4 Click OK. 61 To print files across the network: 1 Click Start, then click My Computer. www.emachines.com Using the network Opening files across the network To open files across the network: 1 Start the program for the printer on the computer you...
... open. 4 Double-click the folder containing the file, then double-click the file. You can print a file across the network, you must install the driver for the file you want to open. 2 Click File, then click Open. 3 Browse to the network drive that contains the file you want to print...the printer name list, then click the network printer. 4 Click OK. 61 To print files across the network: 1 Click Start, then click My Computer. www.emachines.com Using the network Opening files across the network To open files across the network: 1 Start the program for the printer on the computer you...
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...such as Screen Resolution or Color Quality if necessary. 10 Click OK. 75 You may not represent the actual screens on your computer. 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...power outlet, then turn it must have two video connections), you can connect an additional monitor or projector to install the driver from the disc supplied by the manufacturer or download the driver from the manufacturer's Web site. 5 After the driver is installed, right-click any empty space on .
...such as Screen Resolution or Color Quality if necessary. 10 Click OK. 75 You may not represent the actual screens on your computer. 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...power outlet, then turn it must have two video connections), you can connect an additional monitor or projector to install the driver from the disc supplied by the manufacturer or download the driver from the manufacturer's Web site. 5 After the driver is installed, right-click any empty space on .
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... computer secure. ■ Express-Click Express to download high-priority, Windows software, and hardware driver updates. These updates include security updates. ■ Custom-Click Custom to download high-priority updates. CHAPTER 10: Protecting Your Computer www.emachines.com Security updates To keep your computer secure, you need to keep your computer's system...
... computer secure. ■ Express-Click Express to download high-priority, Windows software, and hardware driver updates. These updates include security updates. ■ Custom-Click Custom to download high-priority updates. CHAPTER 10: Protecting Your Computer www.emachines.com Security updates To keep your computer secure, you need to keep your computer's system...
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...specific, factory-installed software and device drivers. For more information on creating recovery discs, see : ■ "Copying driver and application recovery files to a network" on page 132 ■ "Creating discs from the hard drive" on page 131. eMachines provides everything , including the operating ...even after you follow troubleshooting steps, you may need to reinstall specific software, such as you get your new eMachines system. ■ "Copying driver and application recovery files" on page 133 130 Problem-solving may need to reinstall everything you create. We ...
...specific, factory-installed software and device drivers. For more information on creating recovery discs, see : ■ "Copying driver and application recovery files to a network" on page 132 ■ "Creating discs from the hard drive" on page 131. eMachines provides everything , including the operating ...even after you follow troubleshooting steps, you may need to reinstall specific software, such as you get your new eMachines system. ■ "Copying driver and application recovery files" on page 133 130 Problem-solving may need to reinstall everything you create. We ...
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... CD(s). Depending on the type of recordable disc you have a recordable drive, see "Copying driver and application recovery files to a network" on page 132. www.emachines.com Copying driver and application recovery files Creating recovery discs Important If you are recording to CDs, make sure ...that your computer has a recordable drive. If you are required for the recovery disc set of driver and application recovery disc sets...
... CD(s). Depending on the type of recordable disc you have a recordable drive, see "Copying driver and application recovery files to a network" on page 132. www.emachines.com Copying driver and application recovery files Creating recovery discs Important If you are recording to CDs, make sure ...that your computer has a recordable drive. If you are required for the recovery disc set of driver and application recovery disc sets...
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...discs from the drive, then click OK. 10 Store the discs in a safe place for future use the marker to label each disc "eMachines Driver and Application Recovery." As you remove each disc from the drive, use . The program prepares the recovery files, then records the recovery ...a network: 1 Click Start, All Programs, System Recovery, then click Create My Drivers-Applications CD(s). To copy driver and application recovery files to the blank disc(s). CHAPTER 11: Protecting and Recovering Your Files and Software www.emachines.com 6 Make sure you want to "Burn ISO" (record recovery discs) or...
...discs from the drive, then click OK. 10 Store the discs in a safe place for future use the marker to label each disc "eMachines Driver and Application Recovery." As you remove each disc from the drive, use . The program prepares the recovery files, then records the recovery ...a network: 1 Click Start, All Programs, System Recovery, then click Create My Drivers-Applications CD(s). To copy driver and application recovery files to the blank disc(s). CHAPTER 11: Protecting and Recovering Your Files and Software www.emachines.com 6 Make sure you want to "Burn ISO" (record recovery discs) or...
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... recovery files to CDs, make sure that your recovery (ISO) images in a folder that indicates which computer the files are for an eMachines T2862 in a folder named eM T2862 Apps Recovery. 4 When you see "Creating discs from recovery files stored on a network Important If... you are recording to DVDs, make sure that you continue, make sure that they are done. www.emachines.com Copying driver and application recovery files 2 Click Create ISO, then find the network location you specified. Creating discs from recovery files on a network: ...
... recovery files to CDs, make sure that your recovery (ISO) images in a folder that indicates which computer the files are for an eMachines T2862 in a folder named eM T2862 Apps Recovery. 4 When you see "Creating discs from recovery files stored on a network Important If... you are recording to DVDs, make sure that you continue, make sure that they are done. www.emachines.com Copying driver and application recovery files 2 Click Create ISO, then find the network location you specified. Creating discs from recovery files on a network: ...
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...5 Double-click the file for help , you remove each disc "eMachines Driver and Application Recovery." As you can restore specific drivers and programs from a set of recovery discs to a previous condition when software and device drivers were working correctly, or reinstall everything , see "Recovering specific files and...restore the software from the computer's hard drive. ■ To selectively restore device drivers or programs, see "Recovering your hard drive has failed and you can find the eMachines Customer Care contact information on the label located on page 137. 134 If you...
...5 Double-click the file for help , you remove each disc "eMachines Driver and Application Recovery." As you can restore specific drivers and programs from a set of recovery discs to a previous condition when software and device drivers were working correctly, or reinstall everything , see "Recovering specific files and...restore the software from the computer's hard drive. ■ To selectively restore device drivers or programs, see "Recovering your hard drive has failed and you can find the eMachines Customer Care contact information on the label located on page 137. 134 If you...
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...System Recovery, then click Application & Driver Recovery. - The Application Recovery program opens. 2 Click the driver or application you selected are done. 6 If your system still has problems, follow the software's own instructions for future use. www.emachines.com Recovering your system Recovering specific ...files and software You can recover specific files using Microsoft System Restore" on page 136. 135 Turn on your computer, then insert the driver and application recovery disc #1 (...
...System Recovery, then click Application & Driver Recovery. - The Application Recovery program opens. 2 Click the driver or application you selected are done. 6 If your system still has problems, follow the software's own instructions for future use. www.emachines.com Recovering your system Recovering specific ...files and software You can recover specific files using Microsoft System Restore" on page 136. 135 Turn on your computer, then insert the driver and application recovery disc #1 (...