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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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... not turn off . 17 While in the power supply and system board remain energized. It also saves your desktop layout so the next time you restore power, the programs are laid out just as you turn off your computer's Start menu, click (Start). Important If for long periods. From that menu... the Shut Down option in your computer, unplug the power cord and modem cable from a Sleep state is the easiest way to save power. www.emachines.com 5 To open your computer Warning When you left them. Waking up . When you have not used for some reason you can run programs and...
... not turn off . 17 While in the power supply and system board remain energized. It also saves your desktop layout so the next time you restore power, the programs are laid out just as you turn off your computer's Start menu, click (Start). Important If for long periods. From that menu... the Shut Down option in your computer, unplug the power cord and modem cable from a Sleep state is the easiest way to save power. www.emachines.com 5 To open your computer Warning When you left them. Waking up . When you have not used for some reason you can run programs and...
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Help For more information about adjusting the volume, click Start, then click Help and Support. To restore volume, click it . Tip Adjust the Windows Sounds slider to change system sounds volume independently of the window to decrease volume. 3 To mute the volume, ...
Help For more information about adjusting the volume, click Start, then click Help and Support. To restore volume, click it . Tip Adjust the Windows Sounds slider to change system sounds volume independently of the window to decrease volume. 3 To mute the volume, ...
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Replacing the heat sink and processor Tools You need a Phillips screwdriver to replace the heat sink. 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 your computer. 14 If you are using the new hard drive as your primary drive, install Windows using...
Replacing the heat sink and processor Tools You need a Phillips screwdriver to replace the heat sink. 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 your computer. 14 If you are using the new hard drive as your primary drive, install Windows using...
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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 accidentally deleted If a file was deleted while holding down and restart your expansion card. • Reseat the card. You need to restore your computer to a working condition • See "Recovering your network running slower than you expect, check the speed of Ethernet, Fast Ethernet...the SHIFT key, the file cannot be restored. www.emachines.com Your Ethernet network is running slower than you expect • If your Ethernet network is restored to the place where it was emptied before you try to restore, then click Restore. For best results, all Ethernet components should...
... was accidentally deleted If a file was deleted while holding down and restart your expansion card. • Reseat the card. You need to restore your computer to a working condition • See "Recovering your network running slower than you expect, check the speed of Ethernet, Fast Ethernet...the SHIFT key, the file cannot be restored. www.emachines.com Your Ethernet network is running slower than you expect • If your Ethernet network is restored to the place where it was emptied before you try to restore, then click Restore. For best results, all Ethernet components should...
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Type the phrase sound troubleshooter in the technical support pages at www.emachines.com. Problem solving may also involve re-installing some or all of software and driver recovery discs as soon as possible. For more information, see "... page 29. • If you are using external speakers: • Make sure that the speakers are turned up. eMachines provides everything you should create a set of the computer's software (also called recovering or restoring your speaker connections. • Make sure that the volume controls are turned on page 75 or in the...
Type the phrase sound troubleshooter in the technical support pages at www.emachines.com. Problem solving may also involve re-installing some or all of software and driver recovery discs as soon as possible. For more information, see "... page 29. • If you are using external speakers: • Make sure that the speakers are turned up. eMachines provides everything you should create a set of the computer's software (also called recovering or restoring your speaker connections. • Make sure that the volume controls are turned on page 75 or in the...
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... may be solved by using the Windows DVD, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on page 98. 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 "Recovering your... Windows from a set of software or hardware have a DVD-compatible drive to use these options.) • To re-install Windows using eMachines Recovery Center. 95 www.emachines.com • If only one or two items of recovery discs (you must create the discs) or by re-installing the software or...
... may be solved by using the Windows DVD, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on page 98. 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 "Recovering your... Windows from a set of software or hardware have a DVD-compatible drive to use these options.) • To re-install Windows using eMachines Recovery Center. 95 www.emachines.com • If only one or two items of recovery discs (you must create the discs) or by re-installing the software or...
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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. In most cases of hard-to one of your system running again. For instructions, see "Manually creating a restore point" on page 101. The Backup and Restore Center opens. 99 Help...
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. In most cases of hard-to one of your system running again. For instructions, see "Manually creating a restore point" on page 101. The Backup and Restore Center opens. 99 Help...
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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. 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. A confirmation message box appears. 4 Click Yes. This process may take several minutes, and may restart your computer. 100
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. 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. A confirmation message box appears. 4 Click Yes. This process may take several minutes, and may restart your computer. 100
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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. 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. 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 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 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. 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.
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... then click Next. 5 Click the User name box to eMachines System Recovery window opens. 7 Click Next. 102 Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Recovering your system to its factory condition. The System Recovery Options menu opens. 6 Click Restore Application. To delete everything on your computer. If Windows starts ... hard drive and re-install all factory software: 1 If you cannot run Windows: a Click (Start), All Programs, eMachines Recovery Center, then click eMachines Recovery Center. The Welcome to select a Windows user account, click in the Password box and type the user account's ...
... then click Next. 5 Click the User name box to eMachines System Recovery window opens. 7 Click Next. 102 Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Recovering your system to its factory condition. The System Recovery Options menu opens. 6 Click Restore Application. To delete everything on your computer. If Windows starts ... hard drive and re-install all factory software: 1 If you cannot run Windows: a Click (Start), All Programs, eMachines Recovery Center, then click eMachines Recovery Center. The Welcome to select a Windows user account, click in the Password box and type the user account's ...
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... 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
... 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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...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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The Search box lets you search for a word or phrase in the taskbar opens the window again. Clicking the maximize button again restores the window to its own menus, icons, and controls. Clicking the maximize button expands the active window to a button on the menu bar starts...include these items: Window item Description The title bar is the horizontal bar at the top of a window that shows the window title. 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...
The Search box lets you search for a word or phrase in the taskbar opens the window again. Clicking the maximize button again restores the window to its own menus, icons, and controls. Clicking the maximize button expands the active window to a button on the menu bar starts...include these items: Window item Description The title bar is the horizontal bar at the top of a window that shows the window title. 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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... recover files or folders from the file cabinet and put them from the Recycle Bin: 1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon on page 17. 3 Click Restore. If you cannot find the file you decide to...
... recover files or folders from the file cabinet and put them from the Recycle Bin: 1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon on page 17. 3 Click Restore. If you cannot find the file you decide to...
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www.emachines.com To empty the Recycle Bin: Caution Emptying the Recycle Bin permanently erases any files or folders in the Recycle Bin. Files and folders found using the Search: 1 Click (Start), then click Search. Using the Windows Search To find files and folders using this utility can be restored. 1 Double-click the...
www.emachines.com To empty the Recycle Bin: Caution Emptying the Recycle Bin permanently erases any files or folders in the Recycle Bin. Files and folders found using the Search: 1 Click (Start), then click Search. Using the Windows Search To find files and folders using this utility can be restored. 1 Double-click the...
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www.emachines.com starting 59 updating 61 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 59 updating 61 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