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...turned on page 75 or in the technical support pages at www.emachines.com. Recovering your system You can solve most conditions. Problem solving may also involve re-installing some or all of software and driver recovery discs as soon as possible. Caution To prepare your computer for ...software and device driver recovery" on page 31. For more information, see "Configuring the audio jacks" on page 96. 94 For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 29. • Make sure that the volume controls are turned up. eMachines provides everything you are using ...
...turned on page 75 or in the technical support pages at www.emachines.com. Recovering your system You can solve most conditions. Problem solving may also involve re-installing some or all of software and driver recovery discs as soon as possible. Caution To prepare your computer for ...software and device driver recovery" on page 31. For more information, see "Configuring the audio jacks" on page 96. 94 For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 29. • Make sure that the volume controls are turned up. eMachines provides everything you are using ...
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...were not pre-installed, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on page 95. You can perform a partial recovery by recovering the software and device drivers that were pre-installed at the factory, see that product's documentation or support...was working correctly, the problem may be solved by using recovery discs that were pre-installed at the factory. www.emachines.com • If only one or two items of recovery discs (you need to recover software that did not come ... DVD, then recover your pre-installed software and device drivers using eMachines Recovery Center. 95
...were not pre-installed, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on page 95. You can perform a partial recovery by recovering the software and device drivers that were pre-installed at the factory, see that product's documentation or support...was working correctly, the problem may be solved by using recovery discs that were pre-installed at the factory. www.emachines.com • If only one or two items of recovery discs (you need to recover software that did not come ... DVD, then recover your pre-installed software and device drivers using eMachines Recovery Center. 95
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...create discs for recovering pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, eMachines Recovery Center, then click eMachines Recovery Center. You should create your own set of recovery discs. 96 Caution Although you may not be expecting to need recovery discs, we recommend that tells you the number of blank discs you like to... close it. The eMachines Recovery Center opens. 2 Click Applications and drivers external media, then click Next. If an AutoPlay dialog box opens, click the x in case you ever...
...create discs for recovering pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, eMachines Recovery Center, then click eMachines Recovery Center. You should create your own set of recovery discs. 96 Caution Although you may not be expecting to need recovery discs, we recommend that tells you the number of blank discs you like to... close it. The eMachines Recovery Center opens. 2 Click Applications and drivers external media, then click Next. If an AutoPlay dialog box opens, click the x in case you ever...
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...description of which computer the discs are for disc 2, and so on page 98. 97 The eMachines Recovery Center opens. Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using software and driver recovery discs you have recently reinstalled Windows or installed a new hard drive, and your final disc, then... discs, choose a different disc type, or click Cancel. window opens. 8 Click Finish. 9 Remove your Start menu does not contain eMachines Recovery Center as they are required, insert the additional blank disks when prompted. 7 When the process is created, your software and drivers using...
...description of which computer the discs are for disc 2, and so on page 98. 97 The eMachines Recovery Center opens. Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using software and driver recovery discs you have recently reinstalled Windows or installed a new hard drive, and your final disc, then... discs, choose a different disc type, or click Cancel. window opens. 8 Click Finish. 9 Remove your Start menu does not contain eMachines Recovery Center as they are required, insert the additional blank disks when prompted. 7 When the process is created, your software and drivers using...
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...recover device drivers that was pre-installed, click Programs, then click Application recovery. - If a recovery disc does not offer the software or driver you have a multiple-disc set of recovery discs, close eMachines Recovery Center and try another disc. 98 If an AutoPlay dialog box does not...Grc_Vista.exe on the list, and you need to recover. - The eMachines Recovery Center starts. 2 To recover pre-installed software, click Application recovery, then click the software you created a multiple-disc set of recovery discs, each disc contains a unique set of software and drivers. ...
...recover device drivers that was pre-installed, click Programs, then click Application recovery. - If a recovery disc does not offer the software or driver you have a multiple-disc set of recovery discs, close eMachines Recovery Center and try another disc. 98 If an AutoPlay dialog box does not...Grc_Vista.exe on the list, and you need to recover. - The eMachines Recovery Center starts. 2 To recover pre-installed software, click Application recovery, then click the software you created a multiple-disc set of recovery discs, each disc contains a unique set of software and drivers. ...
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... instead, restart the computer and try again. 3 Press the arrow keys on or restart your computer. The System Recovery Options menu opens. 6 Click Restore Application. The eMachines Recovery Center opens. 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 name box to...
... instead, restart the computer and try again. 3 Press the arrow keys on or restart your computer. The System Recovery Options menu opens. 6 Click Restore Application. The eMachines Recovery Center opens. 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 name box to...
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... done so). OR - Make sure that was not pre-installed on your personal files, and create a set of software and driver recovery discs (if you the progress of your computer's DVD-capable drives, then turn on or restart your computer's pre-installed software and ... 10 Click Finish, then click Restart. Caution Continuing with automatic data backup in its original factory condition. www.emachines.com 8 To perform a recovery with data backup (recommended), click Recovery with automatic data backup, then click Next. Important Before your system using the Windows Vista operating system DVD....
... done so). OR - Make sure that was not pre-installed on your personal files, and create a set of software and driver recovery discs (if you the progress of your computer's DVD-capable drives, then turn on or restart your computer's pre-installed software and ... 10 Click Finish, then click Restart. Caution Continuing with automatic data backup in its original factory condition. www.emachines.com 8 To perform a recovery with data backup (recommended), click Recovery with automatic data backup, then click Next. Important Before your system using the Windows Vista operating system DVD....
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...6: Troubleshooting 3 When the prompt "Press any key to boot from eMachines, see the manufacturer's documentation and technical support resources. • If you have "how to" questions about using a program, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using recovery discs" on . • If a peripheral device, such as ... Windows is completely re-installed, use a surge protector, make sure that is supplying power. If you use the software and driver recovery discs you did not purchase the hardware or software from CD or DVD" appears, press any key on your computer's pre-installed ...
...6: Troubleshooting 3 When the prompt "Press any key to boot from eMachines, see the manufacturer's documentation and technical support resources. • If you have "how to" questions about using a program, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using recovery discs" on . • If a peripheral device, such as ... Windows is completely re-installed, use a surge protector, make sure that is supplying power. If you use the software and driver recovery discs you did not purchase the hardware or software from CD or DVD" appears, press any key on your computer's pre-installed ...
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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
... 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.
... 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.
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...disc, click (Start), All Programs, eMachines Recovery Center, click eMachines Recovery Center, then click Application and Drivers ...External Media and follow the onscreen instructions. CD-RW, DVD-RW, and DVD+RW discs will not work. Make your selection, then continue with the on the type of the software that you 'll need either Create Application and Driver Recovery...Create an ISO image (creates complete system backup). Before you create these"recovery discs,"make a backup of recordable drive you use, you have blank discs...
...disc, click (Start), All Programs, eMachines Recovery Center, click eMachines Recovery Center, then click Application and Drivers ...External Media and follow the onscreen instructions. CD-RW, DVD-RW, and DVD+RW discs will not work. Make your selection, then continue with the on the type of the software that you 'll need either Create Application and Driver Recovery...Create an ISO image (creates complete system backup). Before you create these"recovery discs,"make a backup of recordable drive you use, you have blank discs...
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... Next. 4 On the System Recovery Options screen, click Recovery Manager (last option). This process deletes your data files, so they must be saved on an external disc prior to the C:\My Backup folder and installs a new copy of Windows. You need at least 4 GB of hard drive space to its... must be re-installed and the program settings reconfigured. This lets you restore your computer to use this restore option • Full factory recovery-Reformats and restores the system software as it was when you purchased your computer. reinstalling the operating system A backup copy of your hard ...
... Next. 4 On the System Recovery Options screen, click Recovery Manager (last option). This process deletes your data files, so they must be saved on an external disc prior to the C:\My Backup folder and installs a new copy of Windows. You need at least 4 GB of hard drive space to its... must be re-installed and the program settings reconfigured. This lets you restore your computer to use this restore option • Full factory recovery-Reformats and restores the system software as it was when you purchased your computer. reinstalling the operating system A backup copy of your hard ...
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Your computer will restart and Windows will appear with the same files and programs it had when it shipped from the factory. 7 Click Next, then click Yes. You still need to download Windows updates and antivirus updates to date. 23 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 bring your computer, it will finish its setup and installation.
Your computer will restart and Windows will appear with the same files and programs it had when it shipped from the factory. 7 Click Next, then click Yes. You still need to download Windows updates and antivirus updates to date. 23 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 bring your computer, it will finish its setup and installation.