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... Care Web site at emachines.com/support/. Help and Support Your computer includes Help and Support, an easily accessible collection of help you quickly discover and use the many features ... automated support. Help and Support opens. www.eMachines.com 3 You can find help information 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...
... Care Web site at emachines.com/support/. Help and Support Your computer includes Help and Support, an easily accessible collection of help you quickly discover and use the many features ... automated support. Help and Support opens. www.eMachines.com 3 You can find help information 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...
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... See "Sound" on page 70. You may be able to play these CDs on your add-in the drive documentation. ■ Reinstall the device driver. www.eMachines.com 57 For more information, see "Cleaning CDs or DVDs" on page 44. ■ Make sure that the disc label is configured correctly by the...
... See "Sound" on page 70. You may be able to play these CDs on your add-in the drive documentation. ■ Reinstall the device driver. www.eMachines.com 57 For more information, see "Cleaning CDs or DVDs" on page 44. ■ Make sure that the disc label is configured correctly by the...
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...match. The regional code for the disc is 4. For more information, see "Identifying drive types" on page 44. ■ Reinstall the audio device drivers. Occasionally discs are connected correctly and securely. ■ Shut down and restart your computer. ■ DVDs and DVD drives contain regional codes that ...the volume controls are turned off. The regional code on your computer. ■ Clean the disc. You may not match. 58 www.eMachines.com To be able to play , the disc's regional code and your DVD drive's regional code may not be read by your DVD drive...
...match. The regional code for the disc is 4. For more information, see "Identifying drive types" on page 44. ■ Reinstall the audio device drivers. Occasionally discs are connected correctly and securely. ■ Shut down and restart your computer. ■ DVDs and DVD drives contain regional codes that ...the volume controls are turned off. The regional code on your computer. ■ Clean the disc. You may not match. 58 www.eMachines.com To be able to play , the disc's regional code and your DVD drive's regional code may not be read by your DVD drive...
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.... ■ Make sure that the keyboard cable is not stuck. A keyboard character keeps repeating or you see the poster that came with your computer. www.eMachines.com 63 Press each key to loosen a key that might be stuck, then restart your computer. ■ Remove all extension cables and switch boxes. ■... lint trapped under the keys. ■ Try a keyboard that you know works to make sure that the keyboard port works. ■ Reinstall the keyboard device driver.
.... ■ Make sure that the keyboard cable is not stuck. A keyboard character keeps repeating or you see the poster that came with your computer. www.eMachines.com 63 Press each key to loosen a key that might be stuck, then restart your computer. ■ Remove all extension cables and switch boxes. ■... lint trapped under the keys. ■ Try a keyboard that you know works to make sure that the keyboard port works. ■ Reinstall the keyboard device driver.
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... grille allows more information on the back of your computer. ■ Check the cable for bent or damaged pins. ■ Reinstall the device driver. ■ Connect a monitor that : ■ The monitor warms up from the lower screen edge, to another monitor, electric fan, fluorescent light...way up for brighter colors and greater luminescence. For more light to read ■ Adjust the brightness and contrast controls. 68 www.eMachines.com The computer is running but there is no picture ■ Make sure that the monitor cable is connected to your monitor's documentation...
... grille allows more information on the back of your computer. ■ Check the cable for bent or damaged pins. ■ Reinstall the device driver. ■ Connect a monitor that : ■ The monitor warms up from the lower screen edge, to another monitor, electric fan, fluorescent light...way up for brighter colors and greater luminescence. For more light to read ■ Adjust the brightness and contrast controls. 68 www.eMachines.com The computer is running but there is no picture ■ Make sure that the monitor cable is connected to your monitor's documentation...
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... not the default printer, make sure that you want to be the default printer, then click Set as Default Printer. ■ Reinstall the printer driver. Type the keyword printer troubleshooter in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click/Double-click the Printers and Faxes icon. See the guide... that came with your Control Panel is not set a default printer: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. www.eMachines.com 71 To set to clear the check mark. Troubleshooting ■ Check the cable for instructions on installing the printer...
... not the default printer, make sure that you want to be the default printer, then click Set as Default Printer. ■ Reinstall the printer driver. Type the keyword printer troubleshooter in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click/Double-click the Printers and Faxes icon. See the guide... that came with your Control Panel is not set a default printer: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. www.eMachines.com 71 To set to clear the check mark. Troubleshooting ■ Check the cable for instructions on installing the printer...
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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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... new computer, as well as our range of services and support. Thanks again, from your new eMachines computer for purchasing our computer! 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...
... new computer, as well as our range of services and support. Thanks again, from your new eMachines computer for purchasing our computer! 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...
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...the documentation that comes with your ISP. Making sure your broadband connection works Important If you need to install Ethernet cards and drivers on the computers that your broadband connection is already installed on your computer: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. To... Name and the same Workgroup Name. The System Properties dialog box opens. 3 Click Computer Name. 52 CHAPTER 6: Networking Your Computer www.emachines.com Determining if an Ethernet device is already installed on your computer To determine if Ethernet is working , contact your Internet service provider. ...
...the documentation that comes with your ISP. Making sure your broadband connection works Important If you need to install Ethernet cards and drivers on the computers that your broadband connection is already installed on your computer: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. To... Name and the same Workgroup Name. The System Properties dialog box opens. 3 Click Computer Name. 52 CHAPTER 6: Networking Your Computer www.emachines.com Determining if an Ethernet device is already installed on your computer To determine if Ethernet is working , contact your Internet service provider. ...
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... drives (for example hard drives and DVD drives) and printers among the network computers, each computer must have the shared printer's drivers installed. The folder properties dialog box opens. Follow the instructions included with your computer. If you share a drive, the entire contents..., right-click the drive or folder that you want to share, then click Sharing and Security. 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 resources With a...
... drives (for example hard drives and DVD drives) and printers among the network computers, each computer must have the shared printer's drivers installed. The folder properties dialog box opens. Follow the instructions included with your computer. If you share a drive, the entire contents..., right-click the drive or folder that you want to share, then click Sharing and Security. 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 resources With a...
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... folder where you are sending the file from the manufacturer's Web site. Printing files across the network Important Before you can obtain the printer driver and installation instructions from the CD that shipped with your printer or from . To print files across the network: 1 Open the file you... printer. 4 Click OK. 61 Copying files across the network To copy 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...
... folder where you are sending the file from the manufacturer's Web site. Printing files across the network Important Before you can obtain the printer driver and installation instructions from the CD that shipped with your printer or from . To print files across the network: 1 Open the file you... printer. 4 Click OK. 61 Copying files across the network To copy 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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...9 Adjust properties such as Screen Resolution or Color Quality if necessary. 10 Click OK. 75 Windows recognizes the new hardware and searches for its driver. To use a projector or additional monitor: 1 Turn off your computer. 2 Plug the projector or monitor cable into an AC power outlet,...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 your computer. You may not represent the actual screens on the desktop, then click Properties. www.emachines.com Using a second monitor Using a ...
...9 Adjust properties such as Screen Resolution or Color Quality if necessary. 10 Click OK. 75 Windows recognizes the new hardware and searches for its driver. To use a projector or additional monitor: 1 Turn off your computer. 2 Plug the projector or monitor cable into an AC power outlet,...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 your computer. You may not represent the actual screens on the desktop, then click Properties. www.emachines.com Using a second monitor Using a ...
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These updates include security updates. ■ Custom-Click Custom to fix the problem. These updates include security updates. 126 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 date. You should update Windows regularly to ... finds a way to bypass the security features built into Windows XP, Microsoft creates a high-priority Windows update to download high-priority, Windows software, and hardware driver updates.
These updates include security updates. ■ Custom-Click Custom to fix the problem. These updates include security updates. 126 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 date. You should update Windows regularly to ... finds a way to bypass the security features built into Windows XP, Microsoft creates a high-priority Windows update to download high-priority, Windows software, and hardware driver updates.
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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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... your system). 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. eMachines provides everything , including the operating system, so your computer has its original...system you may need to reinstall everything you need to reinstall specific software, such as you get your new eMachines system. ■ "Copying driver and application recovery files" on page 131. Using a recovery disc that came pre-installed on a hidden area...
... your system). 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. eMachines provides everything , including the operating system, so your computer has its original...system you may need to reinstall everything you need to reinstall specific software, such as you get your new eMachines system. ■ "Copying driver and application recovery files" on page 131. Using a recovery disc that came pre-installed on a hidden area...
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...If you 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). A message tells you the number of blank discs that are required for the recovery disc set of recordable drive your computer has, you... can create an unlimited number of recordable disc you continue, make sure that they are CD-R and not CD-RW discs. www.emachines.com Copying driver and application recovery files Creating recovery discs Important If you are recording to CDs, make sure that your computer does not have blank ...
...If you 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). A message tells you the number of blank discs that are required for the recovery disc set of recordable drive your computer has, you... can create an unlimited number of recordable disc you continue, make sure that they are CD-R and not CD-RW discs. www.emachines.com Copying driver and application recovery files Creating recovery discs Important If you are recording to CDs, make sure that your computer does not have blank ...
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...and Recovering Your Files and Software www.emachines.com 6 Make sure you have the appropriate number and type of driver and application recovery discs from a different computer that has a recordable drive. Important Use a permanent marker to a drive). 132 Copying driver and application recovery files to a network...each disc 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 want to "Burn ISO" (record recovery discs) or "Create ISO" (copy the files to label each disc 1...
...and Recovering Your Files and Software www.emachines.com 6 Make sure you have the appropriate number and type of driver and application recovery discs from a different computer that has a recordable drive. Important Use a permanent marker to a drive). 132 Copying driver and application recovery files to a network...each disc 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 want to "Burn ISO" (record recovery discs) or "Create ISO" (copy the files to label each disc 1...
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...click OK. For example, store the files for . To create recovery discs from recovery files on a network" on page 133. You are for an eMachines T2862 in a folder that indicates which computer the files are done. Tips & Tricks Store your computer has a recordable drive. Before you want to save... application recovery files to DVDs, make sure that they are DVD-R or DVD+R discs, not DVD-RW or DVD+RW discs. www.emachines.com Copying driver and application recovery files 2 Click Create ISO, then find the network location you continue, make sure that your recovery (ISO) images in a ...
...click OK. For example, store the files for . To create recovery discs from recovery files on a network" on page 133. You are for an eMachines T2862 in a folder that indicates which computer the files are done. Tips & Tricks Store your computer has a recordable drive. Before you want to save... application recovery files to DVDs, make sure that they are DVD-R or DVD+R discs, not DVD-RW or DVD+RW discs. www.emachines.com Copying driver and application recovery files 2 Click Create ISO, then find the network location you continue, make sure that your recovery (ISO) images in a ...
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...disc(s). 7 When the disc is complete, remove that disc and insert another. 8 Repeat steps 5-7 for each recovery file until each disc "eMachines Driver and Application Recovery." Your media burning software opens. 6 Follow the on page 136. - If you have problems with your computer and you need...1 of x, 2 of x, 3 of x, and so on page 135. - CHAPTER 11: Protecting and Recovering Your Files and Software www.emachines.com Important Use the correct type of blank disc for help , you can restore specific drivers and programs from a set of recovery discs to restore your computer.
...disc(s). 7 When the disc is complete, remove that disc and insert another. 8 Repeat steps 5-7 for each recovery file until each disc "eMachines Driver and Application Recovery." Your media burning software opens. 6 Follow the on page 136. - If you have problems with your computer and you need...1 of x, 2 of x, 3 of x, and so on page 135. - CHAPTER 11: Protecting and Recovering Your Files and Software www.emachines.com Important Use the correct type of blank disc for help , you can restore specific drivers and programs from a set of recovery discs to restore your computer.