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... Care Web site at emachines.com/support/. www.eMachines.com 3 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 help information by clicking a link, performing a search, or browsing the index. To start Help...
... Care Web site at emachines.com/support/. www.eMachines.com 3 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 help information by clicking a link, performing a search, or browsing the index. To start Help...
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... or DVD drives The computer does not recognize a disc or the CD or DVD drive ■ Make sure that you have copy protection software. www.eMachines.com 57 For more information, see "Cleaning CDs or DVDs" on your computer. ■ Make sure that the disc label is configured correctly by the... be able to play these CDs on page 44. ■ Make sure that came with your add-in the drive documentation. ■ Reinstall the device driver.
... or DVD drives The computer does not recognize a disc or the CD or DVD drive ■ Make sure that you have copy protection software. www.eMachines.com 57 For more information, see "Cleaning CDs or DVDs" on your computer. ■ Make sure that the disc label is configured correctly by the... be able to play these CDs on page 44. ■ Make sure that came with your add-in the drive documentation. ■ Reinstall the device driver.
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... then try again. ■ Try a different disc. For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 44. ■ Reinstall the audio device drivers. For more information, see "Cleaning CDs or DVDs" on page 21. ■ Make sure that the speaker cables are turned off. The regional code...'s regional code may not be able to play ■ Make sure that you have copy protection software. You may not match. 58 www.eMachines.com A DVD movie will not play these CDs on the disc, disc documentation, or disc packaging. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Audio CD does not ...
... then try again. ■ Try a different disc. For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 44. ■ Reinstall the audio device drivers. For more information, see "Cleaning CDs or DVDs" on page 21. ■ Make sure that the speaker cables are turned off. The regional code...'s regional code may not be able to play ■ Make sure that you have copy protection software. You may not match. 58 www.eMachines.com A DVD movie will not play these CDs on the disc, disc documentation, or disc packaging. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Audio CD does not ...
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...resting on the keyboard. ■ Make sure that might be stuck, then restart your Internet service provider (ISP) is set up correctly. www.eMachines.com 63 Contact your computer and unplug the keyboard. Let the keyboard dry before using an aerosol can of air with a narrow, straw-like...key is plugged in correctly. If the keyboard does not work ■ Make sure that the keyboard port works. ■ Reinstall the keyboard device driver. Press each key to drain it . Troubleshooting People are sending you e-mail messages, but you have not received any mail ■ Click the ...
...resting on the keyboard. ■ Make sure that might be stuck, then restart your Internet service provider (ISP) is set up correctly. www.eMachines.com 63 Contact your computer and unplug the keyboard. Let the keyboard dry before using an aerosol can of air with a narrow, straw-like...key is plugged in correctly. If the keyboard does not work ■ Make sure that the keyboard port works. ■ Reinstall the keyboard device driver. Press each key to drain it . Troubleshooting People are sending you e-mail messages, but you have not received any mail ■ Click the ...
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... not positioned too close to the monitor. ■ The monitor is dim or difficult to read ■ Adjust the brightness and contrast controls. 68 www.eMachines.com For 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 cable is turned on, the power LED should be lit. ■ Adjust the brightness and contrast controls to the ...
... not positioned too close to the monitor. ■ The monitor is dim or difficult to read ■ Adjust the brightness and contrast controls. 68 www.eMachines.com For 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 cable is turned on, the power LED should be lit. ■ Adjust the brightness and contrast controls to the ...
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... to print to clear the check mark. To set to be the default printer, then click Set as Default Printer. ■ Reinstall the printer driver. The Control Panel window opens. You see a "Printer queue is full" error message ■ Make sure that the printer is in Category View...Printers and Faxes window opens. 3 Right-click the name of the printer you want to work offline: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. www.eMachines.com 71 If your Control Panel is not set a default printer: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. Type the keyword printer troubleshooter in the...
... to print to clear the check mark. To set to be the default printer, then click Set as Default Printer. ■ Reinstall the printer driver. The Control Panel window opens. You see a "Printer queue is full" error message ■ Make sure that the printer is in Category View...Printers and Faxes window opens. 3 Right-click the name of the printer you want to work offline: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. www.eMachines.com 71 If your Control Panel is not set a default printer: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. Type the keyword printer troubleshooter in the...
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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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... of services and support. We are sure that you ever have made an excellent decision by choosing eMachines. to our customers - Each and every eMachines computer uses the latest technology and passes the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about your computer in addition to help you with the best...
... of services and support. We are sure that you ever have made an excellent decision by choosing eMachines. to our customers - Each and every eMachines computer uses the latest technology and passes the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about your computer in addition to help you with the best...
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... opens. 2 Click/Double-click System. 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 not listed, you must give each computer on... provider. If your Control Panel is in front of Ethernet you need to ISP. Creating an Ethernet network Installing Ethernet cards and drivers After you do not have determined the type of Network adapters. For information on installing cards in your computer, see "Adding or...
... opens. 2 Click/Double-click System. 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 not listed, you must give each computer on... provider. If your Control Panel is in front of Ethernet you need to ISP. Creating an Ethernet network Installing Ethernet cards and drivers After you do not have determined the type of Network adapters. For information on installing cards in your computer, see "Adding or...
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...share a drive, the entire contents of that you can share your Internet connection, drives, and printers. 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 network...DVD drives) and printers among the network computers, each computer. Then you want to install the printer drivers on each computer must have the shared printer's drivers installed. The folder properties dialog box opens. If you share a folder, only the contents of ...
...share a drive, the entire contents of that you can share your Internet connection, drives, and printers. 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 network...DVD drives) and printers among the network computers, each computer. Then you want to install the printer drivers on each computer must have the shared printer's drivers installed. The folder properties dialog box opens. If you share a folder, only the contents of ...
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...To print files across the network: 1 Click Start, then click My Computer. 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 . You can print a file across the network: 1 Start the program ...to open the printer name list, then click the network printer. 4 Click OK. 61 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 ...
...To print files across the network: 1 Click Start, then click My Computer. 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 . You can print a file across the network: 1 Start the program ...to open the printer name list, then click the network printer. 4 Click OK. 61 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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... 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 your computer. The Display Properties...the setup poster or "Back" on . Windows recognizes the new hardware and searches for its driver. You may not represent the actual screens on the desktop, then click Properties. www.emachines.com Using a second monitor Using a second monitor Important The dialog boxes shown in this section ...
... 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 your computer. The Display Properties...the setup poster or "Back" on . Windows recognizes the new hardware and searches for its driver. You may not represent the actual screens on the desktop, then click Properties. www.emachines.com Using a second monitor Using a second monitor Important The dialog boxes shown in this section ...
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... Windows regularly to keep Windows XP and your computer secure. ■ Express-Click Express 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 software up to date. Windows Update If a hacker finds a way...
... Windows regularly to keep Windows XP and your computer secure. ■ Express-Click Express 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 software up to date. Windows Update If a hacker finds a way...
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... 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 may need to record ("burn") the Drivers and Applications Recovery discs. Problem-solving may need to a network... everything you 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 130 tells you can immediately create the recovery discs (recommended), or you ...
... 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 may need to record ("burn") the Drivers and Applications Recovery discs. Problem-solving may need to a network... everything you 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 130 tells you can immediately create the recovery discs (recommended), or you ...
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www.emachines.com Copying driver and application recovery files Creating recovery discs Important If you are recording...number of blank discs that are required for the recovery disc set of driver and application recovery discs: 1 Make sure that you have a recordable drive, see "Copying driver and application recovery files to a network" on the type of recordable ...discs or one DVD-R or DVD+R disc. 2 Click Start, All Programs, System Recovery, then click Create My Drivers-Applications CD(s). You can use . 131 Before you want to "Burn ISO" (record recovery discs) or "Create ISO...
www.emachines.com Copying driver and application recovery files Creating recovery discs Important If you are recording...number of blank discs that are required for the recovery disc set of driver and application recovery discs: 1 Make sure that you have a recordable drive, see "Copying driver and application recovery files to a network" on the type of recordable ...discs or one DVD-R or DVD+R disc. 2 Click Start, All Programs, System Recovery, then click Create My Drivers-Applications CD(s). You can use . 131 Before you want to "Burn ISO" (record recovery discs) or "Create ISO...
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...the discs in a safe place for future use the marker to label each disc "eMachines Driver and Application Recovery." To copy driver and application recovery files to the blank disc(s). As you can copy driver and application recovery files to a network location, so you remove each disc from a... different computer that has a recordable drive. CHAPTER 11: Protecting and Recovering Your Files and Software www.emachines.com 6 Make sure you want to "Burn...
...the discs in a safe place for future use the marker to label each disc "eMachines Driver and Application Recovery." To copy driver and application recovery files to the blank disc(s). As you can copy driver and application recovery files to a network location, so you remove each disc from a... different computer that has a recordable drive. CHAPTER 11: Protecting and Recovering Your Files and Software www.emachines.com 6 Make sure you want to "Burn...
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... create recovery discs from recovery files on a network" on page 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. If the ISO filenames start...message "The Recovery ISO Image has been created successfully," click OK. Creating discs from the files you will need one blank disc for an eMachines T2862 in a folder that your recovery (ISO) images in a folder named eM T2862 Apps Recovery. 4 When you see "Creating discs ...
... create recovery discs from recovery files on a network" on page 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. If the ISO filenames start...message "The Recovery ISO Image has been created successfully," click OK. Creating discs from the files you will need one blank disc for an eMachines T2862 in a folder that your recovery (ISO) images in a folder named eM T2862 Apps Recovery. 4 When you see "Creating discs ...
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As you can find the eMachines Customer Care contact information on the label located on page 136. - For a fee, Customer Care may be able to a previous condition when drivers and programs were working correctly, see "Recovering specific files...2 of x, 3 of the recovery files. OR - ■ To reinstall everything from the hard drive, contact eMachines Customer Care for the first disc. If you have problems with your computer and you need to label each disc from...permanent marker to recover your system, you remove each disc "eMachines Driver and Application Recovery."
As you can find the eMachines Customer Care contact information on the label located on page 136. - For a fee, Customer Care may be able to a previous condition when drivers and programs were working correctly, see "Recovering specific files...2 of x, 3 of the recovery files. OR - ■ To reinstall everything from the hard drive, contact eMachines Customer Care for the first disc. If you have problems with your computer and you need to label each disc from...permanent marker to recover your system, you remove each disc "eMachines Driver and Application Recovery."
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...Click Next. OR - The items you need to exit. 5 Store the discs in "Recovering your system using either the Start menu or a driver and application recovery disc that you want to recover software that did not come pre-installed on your system, 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 If you...
...Click Next. OR - The items you need to exit. 5 Store the discs in "Recovering your system using either the Start menu or a driver and application recovery disc that you want to recover software that did not come pre-installed on your system, 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 If you...