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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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... computer is the easiest way to power down most system operations to remove all electrical power from your desktop layout so the next time you restore power, the programs are laid out just as you have not used for files. Important If for several minutes, it does turn your online User.... Waking your computer from the wall outlets. From that menu, you cannot use the Shut Down option in your computer completely off your computer. www.emachines.com 5 To open your computer after it .
... computer is the easiest way to power down most system operations to remove all electrical power from your desktop layout so the next time you restore power, the programs are laid out just as you have not used for files. Important If for several minutes, it does turn your online User.... Waking your computer from the wall outlets. From that menu, you cannot use the Shut Down option in your computer completely off your computer. www.emachines.com 5 To open your computer after it .
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... to decrease volume. 3 To mute the volume, click (Mute). Help For more information about adjusting the volume, click Start, then click Help and Support. To restore volume, click it . Type adjusting volume in the top-right corner of general volume (such as the volume used for individual devices. The Volume Mixer...
... to decrease volume. 3 To mute the volume, click (Mute). Help For more information about adjusting the volume, click Start, then click Help and Support. To restore volume, click it . Type adjusting volume in the top-right corner of general volume (such as the volume used for individual devices. The Volume Mixer...
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... the heat sink and processor: 1 Remove 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 a towel or other non-abrasive surface. 49 If you are replacing a drive, use your notes from Step 2. 11... with the slots on the inside of case 9 Tighten the cage thumbscrew, then plug the hard drive cage fan cable back into the case. www.emachines.com 8 Line up the tabs on the right side of the cage with your computer. To avoid scratching the case, place it on page 94...
... the heat sink and processor: 1 Remove 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 a towel or other non-abrasive surface. 49 If you are replacing a drive, use your notes from Step 2. 11... with the slots on the inside of case 9 Tighten the cage thumbscrew, then plug the hard drive cage fan cable back into the case. www.emachines.com 8 Line up the tabs on the right side of the cage with your computer. To avoid scratching the case, place it on page 94...
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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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...was originally deleted from. You need to restore your computer to restore, then click Restore. For best results, all Ethernet components should be restored. For more information about restoring deleted files, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.emachines.com Your Ethernet network is running slower ... If a file was deleted while holding down and restart your computer. • Make sure that came with your Ethernet network is restored to the place where it was emptied before you want to a working condition • See "Recovering your network running slower than you...
...was originally deleted from. You need to restore your computer to restore, then click Restore. For best results, all Ethernet components should be restored. For more information about restoring deleted files, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.emachines.com Your Ethernet network is running slower ... If a file was deleted while holding down and restart your computer. • Make sure that came with your Ethernet network is restored to the place where it was emptied before you want to a working condition • See "Recovering your network running slower than you...
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...possible. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Sound You are not getting sound from the speakers • Make sure that mute controls are turned off. eMachines provides everything you are using external speakers: • Make sure that the universal jacks are turned on page 75 or in the ...technical support pages at www.emachines.com. For more information, see "Preparing for additional system recovery options, you should create a set of the computer's software (also called recovering or restoring your system under most computer problems by following the information ...
...possible. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Sound You are not getting sound from the speakers • Make sure that mute controls are turned off. eMachines provides everything you are using external speakers: • Make sure that the universal jacks are turned on page 75 or in the ...technical support pages at www.emachines.com. For more information, see "Preparing for additional system recovery options, you should create a set of the computer's software (also called recovering or restoring your system under most computer problems by following the information ...
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... re-installing software or drivers does not help, then the problem may be solved by re-installing the software or the hardware drivers. www.emachines.com • If only one or two items of recovery discs (you created. (Your computer must create the discs) or by recovering ...-installed software and drivers" on page 95. For instructions on reinstalling software and drivers that were not pre-installed, see "Using Microsoft System Restore" on page 102. For instructions, see that you must have stopped working correctly, the problem may be solved by returning your system to ...
... re-installing software or drivers does not help, then the problem may be solved by re-installing the software or the hardware drivers. www.emachines.com • If only one or two items of recovery discs (you created. (Your computer must create the discs) or by recovering ...-installed software and drivers" on page 95. For instructions on reinstalling software and drivers that were not pre-installed, see "Using Microsoft System Restore" on page 102. For instructions, see that you must have stopped working correctly, the problem may be solved by returning your system to ...
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... (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Backup and Restore Center. You can return to one of these restore points to -resolve software problems, you install software or device drivers. www.emachines.com Using Microsoft System Restore Microsoft System Restore periodically takes "snapshots" of hard-to get your system settings and saves them as...
... (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Backup and Restore Center. You can return to one of these restore points to -resolve software problems, you install software or device drivers. www.emachines.com Using Microsoft System Restore Microsoft System Restore periodically takes "snapshots" of hard-to get your system settings and saves them as...
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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. This process may take several minutes, and may restart your computer. 100 A confirmation message box appears. 4 Click Yes. The Choose a restore point dialog box opens. 3 Click the restore point you specified. Your system is restored using System Restore, then click Next.
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. This process may take several minutes, and may restart your computer. 100 A confirmation message box appears. 4 Click Yes. The Choose a restore point dialog box opens. 3 Click the restore point you specified. Your system is restored using System Restore, then click Next.
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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 restore point is created. 5 Click OK. 101 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 Create a restore point dialog box opens. 4 Type a description for the restore point (such as the date and time), then click Create. The System Properties dialog box opens to the System Protection tab. 3 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 restore point is created. 5 Click OK. 101 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 Create a restore point dialog box opens. 4 Type a description for the restore point (such as the date and time), then click Create. The System Properties dialog box opens to the System Protection tab. 3 Click Create.
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... Restore Application. If you can access important files on your hard drive, back them up , repeatedly press F8 until the Recovery Options screen opens. This process is starting up now. To delete everything on your keyboard to select Repair Your Computer, then press ENTER. eMachines ...user account's password (if any of the other recovery options, you cannot run Windows: a Click (Start), All Programs, eMachines Recovery Center, then click eMachines Recovery Center. Caution A complete factory recovery deletes everything on your hard drive and re-install all factory software: 1 If ...
... Restore Application. If you can access important files on your hard drive, back them up , repeatedly press F8 until the Recovery Options screen opens. This process is starting up now. To delete everything on your keyboard to select Repair Your Computer, then press ENTER. eMachines ...user account's password (if any of the other recovery options, you cannot run Windows: a Click (Start), All Programs, eMachines Recovery Center, then click eMachines Recovery Center. Caution A complete factory recovery deletes everything on your hard drive and re-install all factory software: 1 If ...
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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 program button in the current window. Clicking the maximize button again restores the window to its own menus, icons, and controls. The Search box lets you search for a word or phrase in the taskbar opens the window ... Description The title bar is the horizontal bar at the top of a window that shows the window title. Clicking an item on the taskbar. www.emachines.com Every program window looks a little different because each has its former size. Clicking the minimize button reduces the active window to fit the entire...
Clicking the program button in the current window. Clicking the maximize button again restores the window to its own menus, icons, and controls. The Search box lets you search for a word or phrase in the taskbar opens the window ... Description The title bar is the horizontal bar at the top of a window that shows the window title. Clicking an item on the taskbar. www.emachines.com Every program window looks a little different because each has its former size. Clicking the minimize button reduces the active window to fit the entire...
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... as the bin has not been emptied. Windows returns the deleted files or folders to the Recycle Bin. The file or folder you want to restore. In Windows, you throw away files and folders by first moving them in a trash can , called the Recycle Bin, where they remain until you want... to delete. You can is removed from the Recycle Bin: 1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon on page 17. 3 Click Restore. Windows moves the files and folders to their original locations. 12 The Recycle Bin window opens and lists the files and folders you have thrown...
... as the bin has not been emptied. Windows returns the deleted files or folders to the Recycle Bin. The file or folder you want to restore. In Windows, you throw away files and folders by first moving them in a trash can , called the Recycle Bin, where they remain until you want... to delete. You can is removed from the Recycle Bin: 1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon on page 17. 3 Click Restore. Windows moves the files and folders to their original locations. 12 The Recycle Bin window opens and lists the files and folders you have thrown...
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..., copied, cut, renamed, or deleted directly from the list in the Recycle Bin. Windows permanently deletes all of files or folders that you can be restored. 1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon on your hard drive, you want to search on the desktop. Searching for files and folders, click Start, then... Results window opens. 2 If you want to empty the bin. 3 Click Yes. Files and folders found using the Search: 1 Click (Start), then click Search. www.emachines.com To empty the Recycle Bin: Caution Emptying the Recycle Bin permanently erases any files or folders in the list.
..., copied, cut, renamed, or deleted directly from the list in the Recycle Bin. Windows permanently deletes all of files or folders that you can be restored. 1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon on your hard drive, you want to search on the desktop. Searching for files and folders, click Start, then... Results window opens. 2 If you want to empty the bin. 3 Click Yes. Files and folders found using the Search: 1 Click (Start), then click Search. www.emachines.com To empty the Recycle Bin: Caution Emptying the Recycle Bin permanently erases any files or folders in the list.
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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