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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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...it . Important If for files. Waking up . It also saves your computer from the wall outlets. Waking your desktop layout so the next time you restore power, the programs are laid out just as you cannot use the Shut Down option in Sleep mode, the power indicator on the power button... flashes. From that menu, you can run programs and search for some reason you left them. www.emachines.com 5 To open your computer will not be used your computer Tip For more information on using your computer's menus, see the "Customizing" chapter...
...it . Important If for files. Waking up . It also saves your computer from the wall outlets. Waking your desktop layout so the next time you restore power, the programs are laid out just as you cannot use the Shut Down option in Sleep mode, the power indicator on the power button... flashes. From that menu, you can run programs and search for some reason you left them. www.emachines.com 5 To open your computer will not be used your computer Tip For more information on using your computer's menus, see the "Customizing" chapter...
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Tip Adjust the Windows Sounds slider to change system sounds volume independently of general volume (such as the volume used for individual devices. 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 ...
Tip Adjust the Windows Sounds slider to change system sounds volume independently of general volume (such as the volume used for individual devices. 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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... 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 the inside of case 9 Tighten the cage thumbscrew, then plug the hard drive cage fan cable back into... using the new hard drive as your primary drive, install Windows using the operating system DVD that came with the slots on page 94. www.emachines.com 8 Line up the tabs on the right side of the cage with your computer. Hard drive cage tabs Slots on a towel or other non...
... 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 the inside of case 9 Tighten the cage thumbscrew, then plug the hard drive cage fan cable back into... using the new hard drive as your primary drive, install Windows using the operating system DVD that came with the slots on page 94. www.emachines.com 8 Line up the tabs on the right side of the cage with your computer. Hard drive cage tabs Slots on a towel or other non...
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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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... Ethernet (1000 Mbps or 10/100/1000 Mbps). For more information about restoring deleted files, click Start, then click Help and Support. The file is running at the slowest component speed. www.emachines.com Your Ethernet network is running slower than you expect • If ...your Ethernet network is restored to restore, then click Restore. A file was accidentally deleted If a file was emptied before you expect, check...
... Ethernet (1000 Mbps or 10/100/1000 Mbps). For more information about restoring deleted files, click Start, then click Help and Support. The file is running at the slowest component speed. www.emachines.com Your Ethernet network is running slower than you expect • If ...your Ethernet network is restored to restore, then click Restore. A file was accidentally deleted If a file was emptied before you expect, check...
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... may also involve re-installing some or all of software and driver recovery discs as soon as possible. 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. Help For more information, see "Configuring the audio jacks" on page...
... may also involve re-installing some or all of software and driver recovery discs as soon as possible. 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. Help For more information, see "Configuring the audio jacks" on page...
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For instructions, see "Using Microsoft System Restore" on page 99. • If nothing else has solved the problem and you ... by returning your system to a previous state when everything was working correctly, the problem may be solved by using eMachines Recovery Center. 95 To recover software and drivers that you need to follow that were pre-installed at the factory,... created. (Your computer must create the discs) or by re-installing the software or the hardware drivers. www.emachines.com • If only one or two items of recovery discs (you upgrade or exchange your hard drive or...
For instructions, see "Using Microsoft System Restore" on page 99. • If nothing else has solved the problem and you ... by returning your system to a previous state when everything was working correctly, the problem may be solved by using eMachines Recovery Center. 95 To recover software and drivers that you need to follow that were pre-installed at the factory,... created. (Your computer must create the discs) or by re-installing the software or the hardware drivers. www.emachines.com • If only one or two items of recovery discs (you upgrade or exchange your hard drive or...
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.... Windows automatically creates an additional restore point each day, and also each time you can also create a restore point manually. In most cases of hard-to-resolve software problems, you install software or device drivers. www.emachines.com Using Microsoft System Restore Microsoft System Restore periodically takes "snapshots" of these restore points to get your system...
.... Windows automatically creates an additional restore point each day, and also each time you can also create a restore point manually. In most cases of hard-to-resolve software problems, you install software or device drivers. www.emachines.com Using Microsoft System Restore Microsoft System Restore periodically takes "snapshots" of these restore points to get your system...
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Your system is restored using System Restore, then click Next. A confirmation message box appears. 4 Click Yes. 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. The Choose a restore point dialog box opens. 3 Click the restore point you specified. This process may take several minutes, and may restart your computer. 100
Your system is restored using System Restore, then click Next. A confirmation message box appears. 4 Click Yes. 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. The Choose a restore point dialog box opens. 3 Click the restore point you specified. This process may take several minutes, and may restart your computer. 100
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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. 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 System Properties dialog box opens to the System Protection tab. 3 Click Create. 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. 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 System Properties dialog box opens to the System Protection tab. 3 Click Create. The restore point is created. 5 Click OK. 101
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... your computer's problems are not solved by any of the other recovery options, you may need to recover 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....drivers. The System Recovery Options menu opens. 6 Click Restore Application. The Welcome to select Repair Your Computer, then press ENTER. If you cannot run Windows: a Click (Start), All Programs, eMachines Recovery Center, then click eMachines Recovery Center. To delete everything on your computer. ...
... your computer's problems are not solved by any of the other recovery options, you may need to recover 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....drivers. The System Recovery Options menu opens. 6 Click Restore Application. The Welcome to select Repair Your Computer, then press ENTER. If you cannot run Windows: a Click (Start), All Programs, eMachines Recovery Center, then click eMachines Recovery Center. To delete everything on your computer. ...
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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 expands the active window to its own menus, icons, and controls. Clicking the maximize button again restores the window to fit the entire computer display. The Search box lets you search for a word or phrase in the taskbar opens the window again.... Clicking the close button closes the active window or program. 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 a button on ...
Clicking the maximize button expands the active window to its own menus, icons, and controls. Clicking the maximize button again restores the window to fit the entire computer display. The Search box lets you search for a word or phrase in the taskbar opens the window again.... Clicking the close button closes the active window or program. 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 a button on ...
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... you have thrown away since you last emptied it. 2 Click the files or folders that you decide to restore. For instructions on how to delete, see "Searching for files" on page 17. 3 Click Restore. To recover files or folders from the Recycle Bin: 1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon on page 17...
... you have thrown away since you last emptied it. 2 Click the files or folders that you decide to restore. For instructions on how to delete, see "Searching for files" on page 17. 3 Click Restore. To recover files or folders from the Recycle Bin: 1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon on page 17...
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... folders of that name. • If you type part of the file and folder names containing the letters you are sure that you can be restored. 1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon on the desktop. Type emptying the Recycle Bin in the bin. Help For more information about searching for a ... Help box, then press ENTER. 13 Windows asks you if you are looking for files and folders, click Start, then click Help and Support. 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...
... folders of that name. • If you type part of the file and folder names containing the letters you are sure that you can be restored. 1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon on the desktop. Type emptying the Recycle Bin in the bin. Help For more information about searching for a ... Help box, then press ENTER. 13 Windows asks you if you are looking for files and folders, click Start, then click Help and Support. 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...
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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