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... 15 Establishing your Ethernet network connection 20 Testing your network 20 Adding a printer to your network 21 Sharing resources 21 Using the network 23 Chapter 3: Troubleshooting 25 First steps 26 Troubleshooting 26 Add-in cards 27 Audio 27 CD or DVD drives 27 DVD drives 27 vii
... 15 Establishing your Ethernet network connection 20 Testing your network 20 Adding a printer to your network 21 Sharing resources 21 Using the network 23 Chapter 3: Troubleshooting 25 First steps 26 Troubleshooting 26 Add-in cards 27 Audio 27 CD or DVD drives 27 DVD drives 27 vii
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Troubleshooting Troubleshooting topics are secure. • Make sure that your computer and an AC outlet and that the AC outlet is supplying power. • If you followed ..., make sure that all connections are listed in the Search box, then press ENTER. Type troubleshooting in alphabetical order. 26 Help For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. The message may help . Chapter 3: Troubleshooting First steps If you have problems with your computer, try these things first: •...
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting topics are secure. • Make sure that your computer and an AC outlet and that the AC outlet is supplying power. • If you followed ..., make sure that all connections are listed in the Search box, then press ENTER. Type troubleshooting in alphabetical order. 26 Help For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. The message may help . Chapter 3: Troubleshooting First steps If you have problems with your computer, try these things first: •...
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... your network running at the slowest component speed. 28 A mixture of each Ethernet component. For best results, all computers have installed the required software. Chapter 3: Troubleshooting • Make sure that all computers are using the same Subnet Mask. • If you assigned IP addresses to the computers, make sure that all...
... your network running at the slowest component speed. 28 A mixture of each Ethernet component. For best results, all computers have installed the required software. Chapter 3: Troubleshooting • Make sure that all computers are using the same Subnet Mask. • If you assigned IP addresses to the computers, make sure that all...
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... to backup media, then delete them from the hard drive. The hard drive cannot be the result of a defective area on the hard drive. Chapter 3: Troubleshooting • Empty the Recycle Bin by right-clicking the Recycle Bin icon, then clicking Empty Recycle Bin. To fix hard drive problems, run the Error...
... to backup media, then delete them from the hard drive. The hard drive cannot be the result of a defective area on the hard drive. Chapter 3: Troubleshooting • Empty the Recycle Bin by right-clicking the Recycle Bin icon, then clicking Empty Recycle Bin. To fix hard drive problems, run the Error...
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... the modem cable is plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. OR - For more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type troubleshooting connections in the Search box, then press ENTER. 31 See your setup poster to make sure that your account with...
... the modem cable is plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. OR - For more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type troubleshooting connections in the Search box, then press ENTER. 31 See your setup poster to make sure that your account with...
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... open, performing multiple downloads, and having technical difficulties. If you still get the error, your ISP may be having multiple programs open the browser. Chapter 3: Troubleshooting You see an "Unable to locate host" message and are sending you e-mail messages, but you have lost your Internet connection, or your ISP is...
... open, performing multiple downloads, and having technical difficulties. If you still get the error, your ISP may be having multiple programs open the browser. Chapter 3: Troubleshooting You see an "Unable to locate host" message and are sending you e-mail messages, but you have lost your Internet connection, or your ISP is...
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... work after it dries, you know works to make sure that the keyboard port works. • Reinstall the keyboard device driver. For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. A keyboard character keeps repeating or you spilled liquid in the Search box, then press ENTER. Memory...
... work after it dries, you know works to make sure that the keyboard port works. • Reinstall the keyboard device driver. For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. A keyboard character keeps repeating or you spilled liquid in the Search box, then press ENTER. Memory...
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Chapter 3: Troubleshooting You see a "Not enough memory" error message • Close all messages are set correctly. 34 Modem (dial-up) See also "Internet" on page 31. Your ... sure that the modem dialing properties are cleared and call messaging, or voice mail, make sure that all programs, then restart your modem for additional troubleshooting information. Memory card reader Drive letters for a dial tone by plugging a working telephone into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. See your...
Chapter 3: Troubleshooting You see a "Not enough memory" error message • Close all messages are set correctly. 34 Modem (dial-up) See also "Internet" on page 31. Your ... sure that the modem dialing properties are cleared and call messaging, or voice mail, make sure that all programs, then restart your modem for additional troubleshooting information. Memory card reader Drive letters for a dial tone by plugging a working telephone into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. See your...
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... program only sends and receives faxes at 56K Current FCC regulations restrict actual data transfer rates over public telephone lines to 53K. Chapter 3: Troubleshooting • Try another telephone line (either a different telephone number in your ISP for technical support. • See if the modem works... with just one program. • Review the troubleshooting information under "Internet" on this line, call your computer has a v.92 modem, the speed at which you can upload (send) data is...
... program only sends and receives faxes at 56K Current FCC regulations restrict actual data transfer rates over public telephone lines to 53K. Chapter 3: Troubleshooting • Try another telephone line (either a different telephone number in your ISP for technical support. • See if the modem works... with just one program. • Review the troubleshooting information under "Internet" on this line, call your computer has a v.92 modem, the speed at which you can upload (send) data is...
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... handshaking. Some telephone cables do not meet cable standards and may hear unusual handshaking sounds when the modems first connect. Type modem troubleshooting in and turned on the telephone, or another modem, it dials and connects When your modem tries to connect to another modem ...restart your setup poster to the center position. 37 See your computer. • Run Windows modem diagnostics. Help For more information about modem troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. You may cause problems with your computer. If the monitor is in use (for example, ...
... handshaking. Some telephone cables do not meet cable standards and may hear unusual handshaking sounds when the modems first connect. Type modem troubleshooting in and turned on the telephone, or another modem, it dials and connects When your modem tries to connect to another modem ...restart your setup poster to the center position. 37 See your computer. • Run Windows modem diagnostics. Help For more information about modem troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. You may cause problems with your computer. If the monitor is in use (for example, ...
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... sure that the mouse cable is plugged in the Search box, then press ENTER. Help For more information about color uniformity. For more information. Chapter 3: Troubleshooting • Make sure that the monitor cable is connected to the video port on the display is dim or difficult to make sure that the...
... sure that the mouse cable is plugged in the Search box, then press ENTER. Help For more information about color uniformity. For more information. Chapter 3: Troubleshooting • Make sure that the monitor cable is connected to the video port on the display is dim or difficult to make sure that the...
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... are flawed or become scratched and cannot be read by the disc drive. • If you have copy protection software. Type network troubleshooting in your home. You may not be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your computer. • Some music CDs...in the Search box, then press ENTER. Contact your company computer department or network administrator for help. Help For more information about network troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. The mouse works erratically • If the mouse pointer begins moving erratically across the ...
... are flawed or become scratched and cannot be read by the disc drive. • If you have copy protection software. Type network troubleshooting in your home. You may not be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your computer. • Some music CDs...in the Search box, then press ENTER. Contact your company computer department or network administrator for help. Help For more information about network troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. The mouse works erratically • If the mouse pointer begins moving erratically across the ...
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... that you have copy protection software. You may not be read by following the instructions in the drive documentation. • Reinstall the device driver. Chapter 3: Troubleshooting • Make sure that the speaker cables are connected correctly and securely. • Shut down and restart your computer. • Clean the disc. • Reinstall...
... that you have copy protection software. You may not be read by following the instructions in the drive documentation. • Reinstall the device driver. Chapter 3: Troubleshooting • Make sure that the speaker cables are connected correctly and securely. • Shut down and restart your computer. • Clean the disc. • Reinstall...
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Printer Chapter 3: Troubleshooting The printer will not print • Check the cable between the printer and your printer for adding additional memory. Press the button to put the ...
Printer Chapter 3: Troubleshooting The printer will not print • Check the cable between the printer and your printer for adding additional memory. Press the button to put the ...
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... speaker connections. • Make sure that the universal jacks are configured correctly. Help For more information about sound troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type printer troubleshooter in the Search box, then press ENTER. 43 Type sound troubleshooter in the Search box, then press ENTER. Help For more information about printer...
... speaker connections. • Make sure that the universal jacks are configured correctly. Help For more information about sound troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type printer troubleshooter in the Search box, then press ENTER. 43 Type sound troubleshooter in the Search box, then press ENTER. Help For more information about printer...
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...For instructions, see "Creating recovery discs" on page 45. 2 Perform minor fixes. eMachines provides everything was working correctly, the problem may be solved by following the information in "Troubleshooting" on page 25 or in the technical support pages at the factory, see "Recovering ... To recover software and drivers that product's documentation or technical support Web site. 3 Revert to a previous system condition. Chapter 3: Troubleshooting Recovering your system You can solve most conditions. If only one or two items of the computer's software (also called recovering or ...
...For instructions, see "Creating recovery discs" on page 45. 2 Perform minor fixes. eMachines provides everything was working correctly, the problem may be solved by following the information in "Troubleshooting" on page 25 or in the technical support pages at the factory, see "Recovering ... To recover software and drivers that product's documentation or technical support Web site. 3 Revert to a previous system condition. Chapter 3: Troubleshooting Recovering your system You can solve most conditions. If only one or two items of the computer's software (also called recovering or ...
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... it into the disc drive, then go to Step 3 after the eMachines Application Recovery main menu opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Reinstall applications/drivers. eMachines Recovery Management opens. - The eMachines Application Recovery main menu opens. 3 Click Contents. A list of software...and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, eMachines, then click eMachines Recovery Management. Repeat this step for the item you want to reinstall. 46 Chapter 3: Troubleshooting Recovering pre-installed software and drivers As a troubleshooting step, you may need to reinstall the software and...
... it into the disc drive, then go to Step 3 after the eMachines Application Recovery main menu opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Reinstall applications/drivers. eMachines Recovery Management opens. - The eMachines Application Recovery main menu opens. 3 Click Contents. A list of software...and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, eMachines, then click eMachines Recovery Management. Repeat this step for the item you want to reinstall. 46 Chapter 3: Troubleshooting Recovering pre-installed software and drivers As a troubleshooting step, you may need to reinstall the software and...
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eMachines Recovery Management opens. 2 Click Restore system from the recovery disc you can select which device to ...Follow the on your hard drive. 3 Click Next to restart your hard drive. The boot menu is where you inserted. 48 Chapter 3: Troubleshooting 4 Click OK. Caution Continuing the process will erase all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Turn on your computer, insert the first system... Turn on your computer, then press ALT+F10 during startup. Caution Continuing the process will take a while, but a eMachines Recovery Management screen shows you to continue.
eMachines Recovery Management opens. 2 Click Restore system from the recovery disc you can select which device to ...Follow the on your hard drive. 3 Click Next to restart your hard drive. The boot menu is where you inserted. 48 Chapter 3: Troubleshooting 4 Click OK. Caution Continuing the process will erase all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Turn on your computer, insert the first system... Turn on your computer, then press ALT+F10 during startup. Caution Continuing the process will take a while, but a eMachines Recovery Management screen shows you to continue.
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...The case was dropped - In many cases, additional product information and online documentation for eMachines-supplied hardware can be found in the Search box, then press ENTER. 50 Help For more how-to troubleshoot your call. Power cords or plugs are damaged - Warning To avoid bodily injury,... do not attempt to information about using your eMachines-supplied hardware or software, see the following resources: • The ...
...The case was dropped - In many cases, additional product information and online documentation for eMachines-supplied hardware can be found in the Search box, then press ENTER. 50 Help For more how-to troubleshoot your call. Power cords or plugs are damaged - Warning To avoid bodily injury,... do not attempt to information about using your eMachines-supplied hardware or software, see the following resources: • The ...