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Contents Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 95 Using Microsoft System Restore 99 Recovering your system to its factory condition . . . . 102 Recovering your system using the Windows DVD . . . 103 Telephone support 104 Before calling Customer Care 104 eMachines contact information 105 Self-help 106 Appendix A: Legal Notices 107 Index 117 iv
Contents Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 95 Using Microsoft System Restore 99 Recovering your system to its factory condition . . . . 102 Recovering your system using the Windows DVD . . . 103 Telephone support 104 Before calling Customer Care 104 eMachines contact information 105 Self-help 106 Appendix A: Legal Notices 107 Index 117 iv
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In order to save power. It also saves your desktop layout so the next time you restore power, the programs are laid out just as you can run programs and search for long periods. www.emachines.com 5 To open your computer. From that menu, you left them. When you cannot use the Shut...
In order to save power. It also saves your desktop layout so the next time you restore power, the programs are laid out just as you can run programs and search for long periods. www.emachines.com 5 To open your computer. From that menu, you left them. When you cannot use the Shut...
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To restore volume, click it . The Volume Mixer dialog box opens, where you can click and drag sliders for music and game sounds). 5 Click X in the Search ...
To restore volume, click it . The Volume Mixer dialog box opens, where you can click and drag sliders for music and game sounds). 5 Click X in the Search ...
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... DVD that came with the slots on inside of the case, then slide the cage into the system board. 10 Connect the drive cables. www.emachines.com 8 Line up the tabs on the right side of the cage with your computer on a towel or other non-abrasive surface. 49 Hard drive... your notes from Step 2. 11 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on page 35. 2 For more information on restoring your system, see "Recovering your system" on page 94. To avoid scratching the case, place it on its side. Replacing the heat sink and processor...
... DVD that came with the slots on inside of the case, then slide the cage into the system board. 10 Connect the drive cables. www.emachines.com 8 Line up the tabs on the right side of the cage with your computer on a towel or other non-abrasive surface. 49 Hard drive... your notes from Step 2. 11 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on page 35. 2 For more information on restoring your system, see "Recovering your system" on page 94. To avoid scratching the case, place it on its side. Replacing the heat sink and processor...
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The battery pops out of the socket. 9 Make sure that the positive (+) side of the BIOS Setup utility opens. 14 In the BIOS Setup utility, restore any settings that the battery type and model number are etched into), then press the battery into the socket until it snaps into place. 10 ...
The battery pops out of the socket. 9 Make sure that the positive (+) side of the BIOS Setup utility opens. 14 In the BIOS Setup utility, restore any settings that the battery type and model number are etched into), then press the battery into the socket until it snaps into place. 10 ...
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... Bin icon. 2 Right-click the file you want to restore a file, the file cannot be standard Ethernet (10 Mbps), Fast Ethernet (100 Mbps or 10/100 Mbps), or Gigabit Ethernet (1000 Mbps or 10/100/1000 Mbps). www.emachines.com Your Ethernet network is running slower than you expect, ...check the speed of Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, and Gigabit Ethernet components will result in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. For more information about restoring deleted files, click Start, then click ...
... Bin icon. 2 Right-click the file you want to restore a file, the file cannot be standard Ethernet (10 Mbps), Fast Ethernet (100 Mbps or 10/100 Mbps), or Gigabit Ethernet (1000 Mbps or 10/100/1000 Mbps). www.emachines.com Your Ethernet network is running slower than you expect, ...check the speed of Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, and Gigabit Ethernet components will result in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. For more information about restoring deleted files, click Start, then click ...
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... Start, then click Help and Support. Type the phrase sound troubleshooter in the technical support pages at www.emachines.com. eMachines provides everything you should create a set of the computer's software (also called recovering or restoring your system You can solve most conditions. Recovering your system). Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Sound You are not getting...
... Start, then click Help and Support. Type the phrase sound troubleshooter in the technical support pages at www.emachines.com. eMachines provides everything you should create a set of the computer's software (also called recovering or restoring your system You can solve most conditions. Recovering your system). Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Sound You are not getting...
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www.emachines.com • If only one or two items of recovery discs (you must have stopped working correctly, the problem may be ...pre-installed software and device drivers using recovery discs that did not come pre-installed on page 102. For instructions, see "Using Microsoft System Restore" on page 99. • If nothing else has solved the problem and you want to return your system to factory condition, see "...need to use these options.) • To re-install Windows using the Windows DVD, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using eMachines Recovery Center. 95
www.emachines.com • If only one or two items of recovery discs (you must have stopped working correctly, the problem may be ...pre-installed software and device drivers using recovery discs that did not come pre-installed on page 102. For instructions, see "Using Microsoft System Restore" on page 99. • If nothing else has solved the problem and you want to return your system to factory condition, see "...need to use these options.) • To re-install Windows using the Windows DVD, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using eMachines Recovery Center. 95
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www.emachines.com Using Microsoft System Restore Microsoft System Restore periodically takes "snapshots" of these restore points to get your system settings and saves them as restore points. Type windows system restore in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. For instructions, see "Manually creating a restore point" on page 101. In most cases of hard-to one of...
www.emachines.com Using Microsoft System Restore Microsoft System Restore periodically takes "snapshots" of these restore points to get your system settings and saves them as restore points. Type windows system restore in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. For instructions, see "Manually creating a restore point" on page 101. In most cases of hard-to one of...
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A confirmation message box appears. 4 Click Yes. This process may take several minutes, and may restart your computer. 100 Your system is restored using System Restore, then click Next. The Choose a restore point dialog box opens. 3 Click the restore point you specified. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting 2 On the left side of the window, click Repair Windows using the restore point you want, click Next, then click Finish.
A confirmation message box appears. 4 Click Yes. This process may take several minutes, and may restart your computer. 100 Your system is restored using System Restore, then click Next. The Choose a restore point dialog box opens. 3 Click the restore point you specified. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting 2 On the left side of the window, click Repair Windows using the restore point you want, click Next, then click Finish.
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The System Properties dialog box opens to the System Protection tab. 3 Click Create. The restore point is created. 5 Click OK. 101 The Create a restore point dialog box opens. 4 Type a description for the restore point (such as the date and time), then click Create. www.emachines.com Manually creating a restore point To manually create a restore point: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Backup and Restore Center. The Backup and Restore Center opens. 2 On the left side of the window, click Create a restore point or change settings, then click Next.
The System Properties dialog box opens to the System Protection tab. 3 Click Create. The restore point is created. 5 Click OK. 101 The Create a restore point dialog box opens. 4 Type a description for the restore point (such as the date and time), then click Create. www.emachines.com Manually creating a restore point To manually create a restore point: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Backup and Restore Center. The Backup and Restore Center opens. 2 On the left side of the window, click Create a restore point or change settings, then click Next.
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...Next. If Windows starts to load instead, restart the computer and try again. 3 Press the arrow keys on or restart your computer. eMachines System Recovery starts, and the System Recovery Options dialog box opens. 4 Select a language and keyboard layout, then click Next. 5 Click the User...to recover its hard drive to its factory condition. The System Recovery Options menu opens. 6 Click Restore Application. The Welcome to eMachines System Recovery window opens. 7 Click Next. 102 The eMachines Recovery Center opens. If you can still run Windows: a Turn on your computer's problems are ...
...Next. If Windows starts to load instead, restart the computer and try again. 3 Press the arrow keys on or restart your computer. eMachines System Recovery starts, and the System Recovery Options dialog box opens. 4 Select a language and keyboard layout, then click Next. 5 Click the User...to recover its hard drive to its factory condition. The System Recovery Options menu opens. 6 Click Restore Application. The Welcome to eMachines System Recovery window opens. 7 Click Next. 102 The eMachines Recovery Center opens. If you can still run Windows: a Turn on your computer's problems are ...
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... port 9 setting default 92 troubleshooting 92 USB port 7, 9 programs closing unresponsive 19 opening 23 recovery discs 96, 98 re-installing 95 PS/2 port keyboard 8 mouse 9 R RAM See memory rebooting computer 19 recordable drive 7 recording audio files 27 optical discs 27 recovering defaults 102 drivers 95 programs 95 software 95 system 94...
... port 9 setting default 92 troubleshooting 92 USB port 7, 9 programs closing unresponsive 19 opening 23 recovery discs 96, 98 re-installing 95 PS/2 port keyboard 8 mouse 9 R RAM See memory rebooting computer 19 recordable drive 7 recording audio files 27 optical discs 27 recovering defaults 102 drivers 95 programs 95 software 95 system 94...
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...95 programs 94, 95 software 94, 95 Windows 94, 95 with eMachines Recovery Center 97 with Windows DVD 103 with Windows System Restore 99 removing files and folders 65 resetting computer 19 restarting computer 19 restoring defaults 102 drivers 95 files from Recycle Bin 79 programs 95 software 95... system 94 Windows 95 with eMachines Recovery Center 97 with Windows DVD 103 with Windows System Restore 99 Resume mode 7 right-clicking 23 S safety avoiding repetitive strain 14 general precautions 108 guidelines for troubleshooting 74 ...
...95 programs 94, 95 software 94, 95 Windows 94, 95 with eMachines Recovery Center 97 with Windows DVD 103 with Windows System Restore 99 removing files and folders 65 resetting computer 19 restarting computer 19 restoring defaults 102 drivers 95 files from Recycle Bin 79 programs 95 software 95... system 94 Windows 95 with eMachines Recovery Center 97 with Windows DVD 103 with Windows System Restore 99 Resume mode 7 right-clicking 23 S safety avoiding repetitive strain 14 general precautions 108 guidelines for troubleshooting 74 ...
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www.emachines.com Windows key 21 Windows Media Center troubleshooting 83 Windows System Restore 95 creating restore point 101 Windows Update 62 wired Ethernet troubleshooting 78 working safely 12 X xD 28 Z Zip drive 68 125
www.emachines.com Windows key 21 Windows Media Center troubleshooting 83 Windows System Restore 95 creating restore point 101 Windows Update 62 wired Ethernet troubleshooting 78 working safely 12 X xD 28 Z Zip drive 68 125
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Clicking the maximize button again restores the window to its own menus, icons, and controls. Clicking an item on the taskbar. Clicking the close button closes the active window or program. ... of a window that shows the window title. The Search box lets you search for a word or phrase in the taskbar opens the window again. www.emachines.com Every program window looks a little different because each has its former size.
Clicking the maximize button again restores the window to its own menus, icons, and controls. Clicking an item on the taskbar. Clicking the close button closes the active window or program. ... of a window that shows the window title. The Search box lets you search for a word or phrase in the taskbar opens the window again. www.emachines.com Every program window looks a little different because each has its former size.
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For instructions on how to select multiple files and folders, see "Shortcuts" on page 17. 3 Click Restore. Chapter 2: Using Windows 5 With the pointer inside the destination folder, right-click. 6 Click Paste. In Windows, you throw away files and folders by first moving ... files or folders that you want to delete, see "Searching for files" on your Windows desktop. If you cannot find the file you want to restore.
For instructions on how to select multiple files and folders, see "Shortcuts" on page 17. 3 Click Restore. Chapter 2: Using Windows 5 With the pointer inside the destination folder, right-click. 6 Click Paste. In Windows, you throw away files and folders by first moving ... files or folders that you want to delete, see "Searching for files" on your Windows desktop. If you cannot find the file you want to restore.
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Using the Windows Search To find files and folders using this utility can use the Search utility. www.emachines.com To empty the Recycle Bin: Caution Emptying the Recycle Bin permanently erases any files or folders in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. ... top right of the window. • If you type all of the name, Search will list all files and folders of that you can be restored. 1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon on your computer by double-clicking the name in the results window. Type searching in the bin. Help For...
Using the Windows Search To find files and folders using this utility can use the Search utility. www.emachines.com To empty the Recycle Bin: Caution Emptying the Recycle Bin permanently erases any files or folders in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. ... top right of the window. • If you type all of the name, Search will list all files and folders of that you can be restored. 1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon on your computer by double-clicking the name in the results window. Type searching in the bin. Help For...
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www.emachines.com starting 60 updating 60 O online help 2, 3 opening documents 16 files 7 files across network 54 folders 10 programs 7 optical disc creating data 39 playing 31 ... and folders 12 remote control Windows Media Center 42 removing files and folders 6, 12, 13, 17 renaming files and folders 17 resolution changing screen 66 restoring files and folders 12 router configuring 50 example network 44 setting up 46, 47 using 44 S saving documents 15 scheduling computer use 80 screen adjusting...
www.emachines.com starting 60 updating 60 O online help 2, 3 opening documents 16 files 7 files across network 54 folders 10 programs 7 optical disc creating data 39 playing 31 ... and folders 12 remote control Windows Media Center 42 removing files and folders 6, 12, 13, 17 renaming files and folders 17 resolution changing screen 66 restoring files and folders 12 router configuring 50 example network 44 setting up 46, 47 using 44 S saving documents 15 scheduling computer use 80 screen adjusting...
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Starter Guide for your eMachines computer Look inside for helpful hints on: • Using Windows • Using multimedia • Protecting your computer • Restoring your computer
Starter Guide for your eMachines computer Look inside for helpful hints on: • Using Windows • Using multimedia • Protecting your computer • Restoring your computer