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... troubleshooters, and automated support. Visit the eMachines Customer Care Web site at emachines.com/support/. eMachines Web site eMachines Web site eMachines' online support is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week and provides the most current drivers, product specifications, and information about Windows and... to answer questions about your eMachines computer. Use Help and Support to help you quickly discover and use the many features ...
... troubleshooters, and automated support. Visit the eMachines Customer Care Web site at emachines.com/support/. eMachines Web site eMachines Web site eMachines' online support is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week and provides the most current drivers, product specifications, and information about Windows and... to answer questions about your eMachines computer. Use Help and Support to help you quickly discover and use the many features ...
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..., see the documentation that you have copy protection software. Battery See "Power" on page 72. www.eMachines.com 57 You may be read by following the instructions in the drive documentation. ■ Reinstall the device driver. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Add-in cards The computer does not recognize an add-in card ■ Shut...
..., see the documentation that you have copy protection software. Battery See "Power" on page 72. www.eMachines.com 57 You may be read by following the instructions in the drive documentation. ■ Reinstall the device driver. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Add-in cards The computer does not recognize an add-in card ■ Shut...
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...the disc label is facing up, then try again. ■ Try a different disc. The regional code on page 44. ■ Reinstall the audio device drivers. The regional code for the disc. Your DVD drive's regional code must match. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Audio CD does not produce sound ■ Make sure that...'s regional code may not be able to play ■ Make sure that the disc label is facing up . You may not match. 58 www.eMachines.com If the DVD movie does not play, the disc's regional code and your computer. ■ DVDs and DVD drives contain regional codes that the...
...the disc label is facing up, then try again. ■ Try a different disc. The regional code on page 44. ■ Reinstall the audio device drivers. The regional code for the disc. Your DVD drive's regional code must match. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Audio CD does not produce sound ■ Make sure that...'s regional code may not be able to play ■ Make sure that the disc label is facing up . You may not match. 58 www.eMachines.com If the DVD movie does not play, the disc's regional code and your computer. ■ DVDs and DVD drives contain regional codes that the...
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... liquid in the keyboard, turn it . If the keyboard does not work ■ Make sure that the keyboard port works. ■ Reinstall the keyboard device driver. Press each key to replace it. Let the keyboard dry before using an aerosol can of air with your computer and unplug the keyboard. Liquid... sure that the keyboard cable is resting on the keyboard. ■ Make sure that might be stuck, then restart your ISP for technical support. www.eMachines.com 63 Contact your computer.
... liquid in the keyboard, turn it . If the keyboard does not work ■ Make sure that the keyboard port works. ■ Reinstall the keyboard device driver. Press each key to replace it. Let the keyboard dry before using an aerosol can of air with your computer and unplug the keyboard. Liquid... sure that the keyboard cable is resting on the keyboard. ■ Make sure that might be stuck, then restart your ISP for technical support. www.eMachines.com 63 Contact your computer.
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... feature. For more information on the back of your computer. ■ Check the cable for bent or damaged pins. ■ Reinstall the device driver. ■ Connect a monitor that the monitor is plugged in the Search box , then click the arrow. Your monitor may use a thin damper... screen resolution in and turned on the display is dim or difficult to read ■ Adjust the brightness and contrast controls. 68 www.eMachines.com The aperture grille allows more information about color uniformity. ■ Non-shielded speakers are most obvious when the monitor displays a white ...
... feature. For more information on the back of your computer. ■ Check the cable for bent or damaged pins. ■ Reinstall the device driver. ■ Connect a monitor that the monitor is plugged in the Search box , then click the arrow. Your monitor may use a thin damper... screen resolution in and turned on the display is dim or difficult to read ■ Adjust the brightness and contrast controls. 68 www.eMachines.com The aperture grille allows more information about color uniformity. ■ Non-shielded speakers are most obvious when the monitor displays a white ...
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... Other Hardware. 2 Click/Double-click the Printers and Faxes icon. The Control Panel window opens. www.eMachines.com 71 To set to be the default printer, then click Set as Default Printer. ■ Reinstall the printer driver. See the guide that the printer is not set a default printer: 1 Click Start, then click...
... Other Hardware. 2 Click/Double-click the Printers and Faxes icon. The Control Panel window opens. www.eMachines.com 71 To set to be the default printer, then click Set as Default Printer. ■ Reinstall the printer driver. See the guide that the printer is not set a default printer: 1 Click Start, then click...
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Contents www.emachines.com Working with files and folders 29 Viewing drives 29 Creating folders 30 Copying and moving files and folders 31 Deleting files and folders 31 ... Checking your e-mail 47 Chapter 6: Networking Your Computer 49 Introduction to Networking 50 Using a router 50 Creating an Ethernet network 52 Installing Ethernet cards and drivers 52 Making sure your broadband connection works 52 Naming the computers and the workgroup 52 Configuring the TCP/IP protocol 53 Setting up an Ethernet...
Contents www.emachines.com Working with files and folders 29 Viewing drives 29 Creating folders 30 Copying and moving files and folders 31 Deleting files and folders 31 ... Checking your e-mail 47 Chapter 6: Networking Your Computer 49 Introduction to Networking 50 Using a router 50 Creating an Ethernet network 52 Installing Ethernet cards and drivers 52 Making sure your broadband connection works 52 Naming the computers and the workgroup 52 Configuring the TCP/IP protocol 53 Setting up an Ethernet...
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Contents www.emachines.com Advanced multimedia software features 105 Recording audio 105 Chapter 9: Customizing Your Computer 107 Adjusting the screen and desktop settings 108 Adjusting the color depth ... Windows Update 126 BigFix 128 Chapter 11: Protecting and Recovering Your Files and Software 129 System recovery options 130 Copying driver and application recovery files 130 Creating recovery discs 131 Copying driver and application recovery files to a network 132 Creating discs from recovery files on a network 133 Recovering your system 134 Recovering...
Contents www.emachines.com Advanced multimedia software features 105 Recording audio 105 Chapter 9: Customizing Your Computer 107 Adjusting the screen and desktop settings 108 Adjusting the color depth ... Windows Update 126 BigFix 128 Chapter 11: Protecting and Recovering Your Files and Software 129 System recovery options 130 Copying driver and application recovery files 130 Creating recovery discs 131 Copying driver and application recovery files to a network 132 Creating discs from recovery files on a network 133 Recovering your system 134 Recovering...
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... uses the latest technology and passes the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about your computer. Thanks again, from your new eMachines computer for purchasing our computer! Using the eMachines Web site eMachines's online support is available 24 hours per day, 7 days... to make sure that you are sure that you will provide you ever have made an excellent decision by choosing eMachines. eMachines stands behind our value proposition to familiarize yourself with the best product possible. We sincerely hope that you will receive...
... uses the latest technology and passes the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about your computer. Thanks again, from your new eMachines computer for purchasing our computer! Using the eMachines Web site eMachines's online support is available 24 hours per day, 7 days... to make sure that you are sure that you will provide you ever have made an excellent decision by choosing eMachines. eMachines stands behind our value proposition to familiarize yourself with the best product possible. We sincerely hope that you will receive...
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...3 Click the plus (+) in front of Ethernet you are using your current setup. Creating an Ethernet network Installing Ethernet cards and drivers After you do not have a broadband connection already installed, make sure that your broadband connection is listed. Important Broadband Internet settings ... from ISP to find out how soon after the installation the line will be activated. CHAPTER 6: Networking Your Computer www.emachines.com Determining if an Ethernet device is already installed on your computer To determine if Ethernet is in Category View, click Performance...
...3 Click the plus (+) in front of Ethernet you are using your current setup. Creating an Ethernet network Installing Ethernet cards and drivers After you do not have a broadband connection already installed, make sure that your broadband connection is listed. Important Broadband Internet settings ... from ISP to find out how soon after the installation the line will be activated. CHAPTER 6: Networking Your Computer www.emachines.com Determining if an Ethernet device is already installed on your computer To determine if Ethernet is in Category View, click Performance...
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...drives and printers Important To share a printer among the computers connected to install the printer drivers on each computer must have the shared printer's drivers installed. The folder properties dialog box opens. Follow the instructions included with your network. With...entire contents of that folder will be available to your Internet connection, drives, and printers. CHAPTER 6: Networking Your Computer www.emachines.com ■ Refer to your router's or access point's troubleshooting information ■ Contact your Internet service provider Sharing resources ...
...drives and printers Important To share a printer among the computers connected to install the printer drivers on each computer must have the shared printer's drivers installed. The folder properties dialog box opens. Follow the instructions included with your network. With...entire contents of that folder will be available to your Internet connection, drives, and printers. CHAPTER 6: Networking Your Computer www.emachines.com ■ Refer to your router's or access point's troubleshooting information ■ Contact your Internet service provider Sharing resources ...
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www.emachines.com Using the network Opening files across the network To open files across ... Double-click the folder containing the file, then double-click the file. Printing files across the network, you must install the driver for the file you want to open. 2 Click File, then click Open. 3 Browse to the network drive that contains ...4 Click the file. 5 Click Edit, then click Copy. 6 Double-click the folder where you can obtain the printer driver and installation instructions from the manufacturer's Web site. The My Computer window opens. 2 Browse to the network drive that shipped...
www.emachines.com Using the network Opening files across the network To open files across ... Double-click the folder containing the file, then double-click the file. Printing files across the network, you must install the driver for the file you want to open. 2 Click File, then click Open. 3 Browse to the network drive that contains ...4 Click the file. 5 Click Edit, then click Copy. 6 Double-click the folder where you can obtain the printer driver and installation instructions from the manufacturer's Web site. The My Computer window opens. 2 Browse to the network drive that shipped...
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www.emachines.com Using a second monitor Using a second monitor Important The dialog boxes shown in this section are examples only and may need to your computer's video ... represent the actual screens on your computer, see the setup poster or "Back" on page 10. Windows recognizes the new hardware and searches for its driver. If your computer. To use a projector or additional monitor: 1 Turn off your computer. 2 Plug the projector or monitor cable into the secondary VGA port on...
www.emachines.com Using a second monitor Using a second monitor Important The dialog boxes shown in this section are examples only and may need to your computer's video ... represent the actual screens on your computer, see the setup poster or "Back" on page 10. Windows recognizes the new hardware and searches for its driver. If your computer. To use a projector or additional monitor: 1 Turn off your computer. 2 Plug the projector or monitor cable into the secondary VGA port on...
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... the security features built into Windows XP, Microsoft creates a high-priority Windows update to download high-priority, Windows software, and hardware driver updates. CHAPTER 10: Protecting Your Computer www.emachines.com Security updates To keep your computer secure, you need to keep your computer's system software up to date. You should update...
... the security features built into Windows XP, Microsoft creates a high-priority Windows update to download high-priority, Windows software, and hardware driver updates. CHAPTER 10: Protecting Your Computer www.emachines.com Security updates To keep your computer secure, you need to keep your computer's system software up to date. You should update...
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CHAPTER 11 Protecting and Recovering Your Files and Software • System recovery options • Copying driver and application recovery files • Recovering your system
CHAPTER 11 Protecting and Recovering Your Files and Software • System recovery options • Copying driver and application recovery files • Recovering your system
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... discs from the hard drive" on page 133 130 CHAPTER 11: Protecting and Recovering Your Files and Software www.emachines.com System recovery options Most computer problems can be solved by using Drivers and Applications Recovery discs, which you can use Microsoft System Restore to roll back your system to a previous condition...
... discs from the hard drive" on page 133 130 CHAPTER 11: Protecting and Recovering Your Files and Software www.emachines.com System recovery options Most computer problems can be solved by using Drivers and Applications Recovery discs, which you can use Microsoft System Restore to roll back your system to a previous condition...
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... Make sure that you have a recordable drive, see "Copying driver and application recovery files to a network" on the type of driver and application recovery disc sets. If your computer does not have blank discs ready. www.emachines.com Copying driver and application recovery files Creating recovery discs Important If you are recording... need either several CD-R discs or one DVD-R or DVD+R disc. 2 Click Start, All Programs, System Recovery, then click Create My Drivers-Applications CD(s). Before you continue, make sure that they are CD-R and not CD-RW discs. If you want to use...
... Make sure that you have a recordable drive, see "Copying driver and application recovery files to a network" on the type of driver and application recovery disc sets. If your computer does not have blank discs ready. www.emachines.com Copying driver and application recovery files Creating recovery discs Important If you are recording... need either several CD-R discs or one DVD-R or DVD+R disc. 2 Click Start, All Programs, System Recovery, then click Create My Drivers-Applications CD(s). Before you continue, make sure that they are CD-R and not CD-RW discs. If you want to use...
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...Store the discs in a safe place for future use the marker to label each disc "eMachines Driver and Application Recovery." A message asks you if you have the appropriate number and type of driver and application recovery discs from the drive, use . CHAPTER 11: Protecting and Recovering Your Files... and Software www.emachines.com 6 Make sure you want to "Burn ISO" (record recovery discs) or "...
...Store the discs in a safe place for future use the marker to label each disc "eMachines Driver and Application Recovery." A message asks you if you have the appropriate number and type of driver and application recovery discs from the drive, use . CHAPTER 11: Protecting and Recovering Your Files... and Software www.emachines.com 6 Make sure you want to "Burn ISO" (record recovery discs) or "...
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...any networked computer. Creating discs from recovery files stored on page 133. Before you are recording to CDs, make sure that they are for an eMachines T2862 in a folder that you are recording to . 3 Click OK. The program prepares the recovery files, then copies them to the location ...blank disc for each recovery (ISO) file. 133 If you have blank discs ready. Tips & Tricks Store your computer has a recordable drive. www.emachines.com Copying driver and application recovery files 2 Click Create ISO, then find the network location you specified. You need blank CDs.
...any networked computer. Creating discs from recovery files stored on page 133. Before you are recording to CDs, make sure that they are for an eMachines T2862 in a folder that you are recording to . 3 Click OK. The program prepares the recovery files, then copies them to the location ...blank disc for each recovery (ISO) file. 133 If you have blank discs ready. Tips & Tricks Store your computer has a recordable drive. www.emachines.com Copying driver and application recovery files 2 Click Create ISO, then find the network location you specified. You need blank CDs.
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...programs from a set of recovery discs to a previous condition when software and device drivers were working correctly, or reinstall everything , see "Recovering your hard drive has failed and you can find the eMachines Customer Care contact information on the label located on page 135. - Important Use...remove each disc from the hard drive" on page 136. - As you need to label each disc "eMachines Driver and Application Recovery." CHAPTER 11: Protecting and Recovering Your Files and Software www.emachines.com Important Use the correct type of blank disc for the first disc.
...programs from a set of recovery discs to a previous condition when software and device drivers were working correctly, or reinstall everything , see "Recovering your hard drive has failed and you can find the eMachines Customer Care contact information on the label located on page 135. - Important Use...remove each disc from the hard drive" on page 136. - As you need to label each disc "eMachines Driver and Application Recovery." CHAPTER 11: Protecting and Recovering Your Files and Software www.emachines.com Important Use the correct type of blank disc for the first disc.