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.... 94 Problem solving may also involve re-installing some or all of software and driver recovery discs as soon as possible. For more information, see "Preparing for additional system recovery options, you should create a set of the computer's software (also called recovering or ...to check your system You can solve most conditions. For more information about sound troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. eMachines provides everything you are using external speakers: • Make sure that the universal jacks are turned off. For instructions, see "Adjusting...
.... 94 Problem solving may also involve re-installing some or all of software and driver recovery discs as soon as possible. For more information, see "Preparing for additional system recovery options, you should create a set of the computer's software (also called recovering or ...to check your system You can solve most conditions. For more information about sound troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. eMachines provides everything you are using external speakers: • Make sure that the universal jacks are turned off. For instructions, see "Adjusting...
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... to return your system to factory condition, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on page 95. You can perform a partial recovery by using eMachines Recovery Center. 95 If you must have stopped working correctly, the problem may be solved by returning your system to a previous state when everything... reinstalling software and drivers that were not pre-installed, see that were pre-installed at the factory. www.emachines.com • If only one or two items of recovery discs (you need to follow that did not come pre-installed on page 102. To recover software and...
... to return your system to factory condition, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on page 95. You can perform a partial recovery by using eMachines Recovery Center. 95 If you must have stopped working correctly, the problem may be solved by returning your system to a previous state when everything... reinstalling software and drivers that were not pre-installed, see that were pre-installed at the factory. www.emachines.com • If only one or two items of recovery discs (you need to follow that did not come pre-installed on page 102. To recover software and...
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... drive to perform this procedure.) To create discs for recovering pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, eMachines Recovery Center, then click eMachines Recovery Center. If an AutoPlay dialog box opens, click the x in case you need to close it. Because these discs do ...installed software and drivers using a set of software and driver recovery discs. Caution Although you may not be expecting to need recovery discs, we recommend that tells you the number of recovery discs. 96 The eMachines Recovery Center opens. 2 Click Applications and drivers external media, ...
... drive to perform this procedure.) To create discs for recovering pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, eMachines Recovery Center, then click eMachines Recovery Center. If an AutoPlay dialog box opens, click the x in case you need to close it. Because these discs do ...installed software and drivers using a set of software and driver recovery discs. Caution Although you may not be expecting to need recovery discs, we recommend that tells you the number of recovery discs. 96 The eMachines Recovery Center opens. 2 Click Applications and drivers external media, ...
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...98. 97 If you do not have enough discs, then click Next. The eMachines Recovery Center opens. Tip After a recovery disc is created, your Start menu does not contain eMachines Recovery Center as they are required, insert the additional blank disks when prompted. 7...! window opens. 8 Click Finish. 9 Remove your software and drivers using eMachines Recovery Center To recover specific drivers and software: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, eMachines Recovery Center, then click eMachines Recovery Center. www.emachines.com 5 If you have enough blank discs of the specified type, click ...
...98. 97 If you do not have enough discs, then click Next. The eMachines Recovery Center opens. Tip After a recovery disc is created, your Start menu does not contain eMachines Recovery Center as they are required, insert the additional blank disks when prompted. 7...! window opens. 8 Click Finish. 9 Remove your software and drivers using eMachines Recovery Center To recover specific drivers and software: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, eMachines Recovery Center, then click eMachines Recovery Center. www.emachines.com 5 If you have enough blank discs of the specified type, click ...
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... click Programs, then click Application recovery. - Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using recovery discs: 1 Insert a software and driver recovery disc into a CD or DVD drive. The eMachines Recovery Center starts. 2 To recover pre-installed software, click Application recovery, then click the software you... and drivers. OR To recover pre-installed device drivers, click Device driver recovery, then click the type of recovery discs, close eMachines Recovery Center and try another disc. 98 If a recovery disc does not offer the software or driver you created a multiple-disc set...
... click Programs, then click Application recovery. - Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using recovery discs: 1 Insert a software and driver recovery disc into a CD or DVD drive. The eMachines Recovery Center starts. 2 To recover pre-installed software, click Application recovery, then click the software you... and drivers. OR To recover pre-installed device drivers, click Device driver recovery, then click the type of recovery discs, close eMachines Recovery Center and try another disc. 98 If a recovery disc does not offer the software or driver you created a multiple-disc set...
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... not solved by any ), then click Next. b While the computer is called a factory recovery. The eMachines Recovery Center opens. If Windows starts to its factory condition. eMachines System Recovery starts, and the System Recovery Options dialog box opens. 4 Select a language and keyboard layout, then click Next. 5 ...drive to load instead, restart the computer and try again. 3 Press the arrow keys on or restart your keyboard to eMachines System Recovery window opens. 7 Click Next. 102 To delete everything on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and any pre-installed software...
... not solved by any ), then click Next. b While the computer is called a factory recovery. The eMachines Recovery Center opens. If Windows starts to its factory condition. eMachines System Recovery starts, and the System Recovery Options dialog box opens. 4 Select a language and keyboard layout, then click Next. 5 ...drive to load instead, restart the computer and try again. 3 Press the arrow keys on or restart your keyboard to eMachines System Recovery window opens. 7 Click Next. 102 To delete everything on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and any pre-installed software...
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...Next. Make sure that was not pre-installed on your computer. To perform a full factory recovery without data backup, click Full factory recovery, then click Next. The Factory image recovery window opens, which shows you must recover your system using the Windows Vista operating system DVD...the progress of your computer's DVD-capable drives, then turn on your hard drive. www.emachines.com 8 To perform a recovery with data backup (recommended), click Recovery with the full factory recovery will be automatically backed up to reinstall any important files you have not already done so)....
...Next. Make sure that was not pre-installed on your computer. To perform a full factory recovery without data backup, click Full factory recovery, then click Next. The Factory image recovery window opens, which shows you must recover your system using the Windows Vista operating system DVD...the progress of your computer's DVD-capable drives, then turn on your hard drive. www.emachines.com 8 To perform a recovery with data backup (recommended), click Recovery with the full factory recovery will be automatically backed up to reinstall any important files you have not already done so)....
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...are plugged in securely. • If you have recently installed hardware or software, make sure that you use the software and driver recovery discs you have installed it is supplying power. A list of valid boot devices appears. 4 Press the arrow keys to select the...the instructions provided with your computer's pre-installed software and device drivers. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting 3 When the prompt "Press any key to boot from eMachines, see : • Online Help • Printed documentation • The Microsoft Windows documentation • The software publisher's Web site 104 If ...
...are plugged in securely. • If you have recently installed hardware or software, make sure that you use the software and driver recovery discs you have installed it is supplying power. A list of valid boot devices appears. 4 Press the arrow keys to select the...the instructions provided with your computer's pre-installed software and device drivers. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting 3 When the prompt "Press any key to boot from eMachines, see : • Online Help • Printed documentation • The Microsoft Windows documentation • The software publisher's Web site 104 If ...
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www.emachines.com See memory directional keys 21 Disk Cleanup 65 Disk Defragmenter 67 display cleaning 61 troubleshooting 77 documentation User Guide 2 double-clicking 23 dragging 23 drivers recovery discs 96, 98 re-installing 95 drives backing up files 68 CD 24 ...See also optical drive troubleshooting 75, 77 E editing buttons 21 electrostatic discharge (ESD) 34 eMachines contact information 3 model number 3 serial number 3 Support 2 eMachines contact information 105 eMachines Recovery Center re-installing drivers 97 re-installing programs 97 re-installing software 97 ergonomics 12 Error-...
www.emachines.com See memory directional keys 21 Disk Cleanup 65 Disk Defragmenter 67 display cleaning 61 troubleshooting 77 documentation User Guide 2 double-clicking 23 dragging 23 drivers recovery discs 96, 98 re-installing 95 drives backing up files 68 CD 24 ...See also optical drive troubleshooting 75, 77 E editing buttons 21 electrostatic discharge (ESD) 34 eMachines contact information 3 model number 3 serial number 3 Support 2 eMachines contact information 105 eMachines Recovery Center re-installing drivers 97 re-installing programs 97 re-installing software 97 ergonomics 12 Error-...
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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 Windows 95 with eMachines Recovery Center 97 with Windows DVD 103 with Windows System Restore 99 recovery discs creating 96
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... 98 software 96, 98 using 98 re-installing defaults 102 drivers 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...
... 98 software 96, 98 using 98 re-installing defaults 102 drivers 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...
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... to do maintenance, such as Disk Cleanup, or to defragment your hard drive (click Advanced Tools, then Open Disk Defragmenter) For more information on system recovery, see"Recovering Your System"in your computer in top running system. improving performance Keep your online user guide. 19 Click (Start), Control Panel, System and...
... to do maintenance, such as Disk Cleanup, or to defragment your hard drive (click Advanced Tools, then Open Disk Defragmenter) For more information on system recovery, see"Recovering Your System"in your computer in top running system. improving performance Keep your online user guide. 19 Click (Start), Control Panel, System and...
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...work. To create the disc, click (Start), All Programs, eMachines Recovery Center, click eMachines Recovery Center, then click Application and Drivers External Media and follow the onscreen instructions. Make your selection, then continue with your system. Before you create these"recovery discs,"make a backup of applications and drivers) or Create an... and that came with the on the type of recordable drive you use, you'll need either Create Application and Driver Recovery Disc (makes a backup of the software that you have blank discs ready. Depending on -screen instructions. 21
...work. To create the disc, click (Start), All Programs, eMachines Recovery Center, click eMachines Recovery Center, then click Application and Drivers External Media and follow the onscreen instructions. Make your selection, then continue with your system. Before you create these"recovery discs,"make a backup of applications and drivers) or Create an... and that came with the on the type of recordable drive you use, you'll need either Create Application and Driver Recovery Disc (makes a backup of the software that you have blank discs ready. Depending on -screen instructions. 21
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.... 6 Click one of the following system recovery options when prompted: • Recovery with automatic data backup (recommended)- This option saves your computer. The System Recovery wizard opens. 5 Follow the on , then click Next. 4 On the System Recovery Options screen, click Recovery Manager (last option). You need at least 4 GB of hard drive space to use this...
.... 6 Click one of the following system recovery options when prompted: • Recovery with automatic data backup (recommended)- This option saves your computer. The System Recovery wizard opens. 5 Follow the on , then click Next. 4 On the System Recovery Options screen, click Recovery Manager (last option). You need at least 4 GB of hard drive space to use this...
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Your computer will restart and Windows will appear with the same files and programs it had when it will finish its setup and installation. You still need to download Windows updates and antivirus updates to bring your computer, it shipped from the factory. Recovery starts. 8 When recovery is complete, click Finish. IMPORTANT • If your hard drive has failed and you can't restore the software from the hard drive, contact eMachines Customer Care for help. • After you restore your computer's software up to date. 23 7 Click Next, then click Yes.
Your computer will restart and Windows will appear with the same files and programs it had when it will finish its setup and installation. You still need to download Windows updates and antivirus updates to bring your computer, it shipped from the factory. Recovery starts. 8 When recovery is complete, click Finish. IMPORTANT • If your hard drive has failed and you can't restore the software from the hard drive, contact eMachines Customer Care for help. • After you restore your computer's software up to date. 23 7 Click Next, then click Yes.