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... 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 of help information...: ■ Click Start, then click Help and Support. You can find help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. www.eMachines.com 3 Help and Support opens. Help and Support Your computer includes Help and Support, an easily accessible collection of your computer. Visit ...
... 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 of help information...: ■ Click Start, then click Help and Support. You can find help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. www.eMachines.com 3 Help and Support opens. Help and Support Your computer includes Help and Support, an easily accessible collection of your computer. Visit ...
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... correctly by the CD or DVD drive. ■ Your computer may be read by following the instructions in the drive documentation. ■ Reinstall the device driver. Audio See "Sound" on page 70. www.eMachines.com 57
... correctly by the CD or DVD drive. ■ Your computer may be read by following the instructions in the drive documentation. ■ Reinstall the device driver. Audio See "Sound" on page 70. www.eMachines.com 57
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... the disc. For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 44. ■ Reinstall the audio device drivers. For more information, see "Cleaning CDs or DVDs" on page 44. ■ Reinstall the device driver. ■ Make sure that the DVD program has been installed on page 33. ■ Make sure that the... produce sound ■ Make sure that the disc label is facing up, then try again. ■ Try a different disc. You may not match. 58 www.eMachines.com
... the disc. For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 44. ■ Reinstall the audio device drivers. For more information, see "Cleaning CDs or DVDs" on page 44. ■ Reinstall the device driver. ■ Make sure that the DVD program has been installed on page 33. ■ Make sure that the... produce sound ■ Make sure that the disc label is facing up, then try again. ■ Try a different disc. You may not match. 58 www.eMachines.com
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...) is plugged in correctly. Contact your computer. Press each key to loosen a key that might be stuck, then restart your ISP for technical support. www.eMachines.com 63 A keyboard character keeps repeating or you spilled liquid in the keyboard, turn it upside down to drain it. Keyboard The keyboard does not... lint trapped under the keys. ■ Try a keyboard that you know works to make sure that the keyboard port works. ■ Reinstall the keyboard device driver.
...) is plugged in correctly. Contact your computer. Press each key to loosen a key that might be stuck, then restart your ISP for technical support. www.eMachines.com 63 A keyboard character keeps repeating or you spilled liquid in the keyboard, turn it upside down to drain it. Keyboard The keyboard does not... lint trapped under the keys. ■ Try a keyboard that you know works to make sure that the keyboard port works. ■ Reinstall the keyboard device driver.
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...connected to the video port on the back of your computer. ■ Check the cable for bent or damaged pins. ■ Reinstall the device driver. ■ Connect a monitor that the monitor cable is a critical part of the way up for brighter colors and greater luminescence. For more information...the power LED should be lit. ■ Adjust the brightness and contrast controls to read ■ Adjust the brightness and contrast controls. 68 www.eMachines.com Your monitor may use a thin damper wire, located approximately 1/3 of the way down from the upper screen edge and 1/3 of the overall ...
...connected to the video port on the back of your computer. ■ Check the cable for bent or damaged pins. ■ Reinstall the device driver. ■ Connect a monitor that the monitor cable is a critical part of the way up for brighter colors and greater luminescence. For more information...the power LED should be lit. ■ Adjust the brightness and contrast controls to read ■ Adjust the brightness and contrast controls. 68 www.eMachines.com Your monitor may use a thin damper wire, located approximately 1/3 of the way down from the upper screen edge and 1/3 of the overall ...
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...Panel is not set to be the default printer, then click Set as Default Printer. ■ Reinstall the printer driver. Type the keyword printer troubleshooter in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click/Double-click the Printers...the name of the printer you want to work offline. Troubleshooting ■ Check the cable for instructions on installing the printer driver. To set to use. The Control Panel window opens. If your printer for bent or broken pins. ■ If the...make sure that the printer is in the Search box , then click the arrow. www.eMachines.com 71
...Panel is not set to be the default printer, then click Set as Default Printer. ■ Reinstall the printer driver. Type the keyword printer troubleshooter in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click/Double-click the Printers...the name of the printer you want to work offline. Troubleshooting ■ Check the cable for instructions on installing the printer driver. To set to use. The Control Panel window opens. If your printer for bent or broken pins. ■ If the...make sure that the printer is in the Search box , then click the arrow. www.eMachines.com 71
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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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... customer service department will be pleased with the best product possible. We have made an excellent decision by choosing eMachines. Each and every eMachines computer uses the latest technology and passes the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about your new computer, as well as our range of services and...
... customer service department will be pleased with the best product possible. We have made an excellent decision by choosing eMachines. Each and every eMachines computer uses the latest technology and passes the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about your new computer, as well as our range of services and...
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CHAPTER 6: Networking Your Computer www.emachines.com Determining if an Ethernet device is already installed on your... already installed, make sure that your broadband connection is already installed on installing the card and any required drivers. If the connection is in your ISP. If your Control Panel is not working correctly. Use the ...-click System, click the Hardware tab, then click Device Manager. Creating an Ethernet network Installing Ethernet cards and drivers After you do not have for instructions on your Control Panel is not listed, you are using your computer,...
CHAPTER 6: Networking Your Computer www.emachines.com Determining if an Ethernet device is already installed on your... already installed, make sure that your broadband connection is already installed on installing the card and any required drivers. If the connection is in your ISP. If your Control Panel is not working correctly. Use the ...-click System, click the Hardware tab, then click Device Manager. Creating an Ethernet network Installing Ethernet cards and drivers After you do not have for instructions on your Control Panel is not listed, you are using your computer,...
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... want to share, then click Sharing and Security. After the drives and printers on each computer must have the shared printer's drivers installed. If you share a drive, the entire contents of that drive will be available to your computer. The folder properties ...dialog box opens. With a network, you can share 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 With a network...
... want to share, then click Sharing and Security. After the drives and printers on each computer must have the shared printer's drivers installed. If you share a drive, the entire contents of that drive will be available to your computer. The folder properties ...dialog box opens. With a network, you can share 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 With a network...
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.... Copying files across the network To copy files across the network: 1 Start the program for the printer on the computer you can obtain the printer driver and installation instructions from the CD that contains the file you want to copy the file to open. 4 Double-click the folder containing the file..., then double-click the file. www.emachines.com Using the network Opening files across the network To open files across the network: 1 Click Start, then click My Computer.
.... Copying files across the network To copy files across the network: 1 Start the program for the printer on the computer you can obtain the printer driver and installation instructions from the CD that contains the file you want to copy the file to open. 4 Double-click the folder containing the file..., then double-click the file. www.emachines.com Using the network Opening files across the network To open files across the network: 1 Click Start, then click My Computer.
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... 10 Click OK. 75 If your computer's video card supports it (it on. Windows recognizes the new hardware and searches for its driver. 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... have two video connections), you can connect an additional monitor or projector to install the driver from the disc supplied by the manufacturer or download the driver from the manufacturer's Web site. 5 After the driver is installed, right-click any empty space on your computer. 3 Turn on page 10...
... 10 Click OK. 75 If your computer's video card supports it (it on. Windows recognizes the new hardware and searches for its driver. 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... have two video connections), you can connect an additional monitor or projector to install the driver from the disc supplied by the manufacturer or download the driver from the manufacturer's Web site. 5 After the driver is installed, right-click any empty space on your computer. 3 Turn on page 10...
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... to bypass the security features built into Windows XP, Microsoft creates a high-priority Windows update to download high-priority, Windows software, and hardware driver updates. These updates include security updates. ■ Custom-Click Custom to fix the problem. You should update Windows regularly to keep Windows XP ...and your computer secure. ■ Express-Click Express to download high-priority 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.
... to bypass the security features built into Windows XP, Microsoft creates a high-priority Windows update to download high-priority, Windows software, and hardware driver updates. These updates include security updates. ■ Custom-Click Custom to fix the problem. You should update Windows regularly to keep Windows XP ...and your computer secure. ■ Express-Click Express to download high-priority 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.
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...follow troubleshooting steps, you can also restore device drivers or programs by following the information in order to recover your new eMachines system. ■ "Copying driver and application recovery files" on page 175 or at eMachines.com. CHAPTER 11: Protecting and Recovering Your Files... and Software www.emachines.com System recovery options Most computer problems can wait...
...follow troubleshooting steps, you can also restore device drivers or programs by following the information in order to recover your new eMachines system. ■ "Copying driver and application recovery files" on page 175 or at eMachines.com. CHAPTER 11: Protecting and Recovering Your Files... and Software www.emachines.com System recovery options Most computer problems can wait...
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... box opens. 4 Click Start Creation. You can create an unlimited number of driver and application recovery discs: 1 Make sure that you have a recordable drive, see "Copying driver and application recovery files to use driver and application recovery discs to a drive). 3 Click Burn ISO. Before you ... want to "Burn ISO" (record recovery discs) or "Create ISO" (copy the files to restore device drivers or programs. You can use . 131 www.emachines.com Copying driver and application recovery files Creating recovery discs Important If you are recording to a DVD, make sure that it is...
... box opens. 4 Click Start Creation. You can create an unlimited number of driver and application recovery discs: 1 Make sure that you have a recordable drive, see "Copying driver and application recovery files to use driver and application recovery discs to a drive). 3 Click Burn ISO. Before you ... want to "Burn ISO" (record recovery discs) or "Create ISO" (copy the files to restore device drivers or programs. You can use . 131 www.emachines.com Copying driver and application recovery files Creating recovery discs Important If you are recording to a DVD, make sure that it is...
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As you remove each disc from the drive, use the marker to label each disc "eMachines Driver and Application Recovery." Copying driver and application recovery files to a network You can copy driver and application recovery files to a network location, so you see the message "The Recovery ISO Image has been created ... discs, then insert a blank disc into the recordable drive. 7 Click OK. CHAPTER 11: Protecting and Recovering Your Files and Software www.emachines.com 6 Make sure you want to "Burn ISO" (record recovery discs) or "Create ISO" (copy the files to a drive). 132
As you remove each disc from the drive, use the marker to label each disc "eMachines Driver and Application Recovery." Copying driver and application recovery files to a network You can copy driver and application recovery files to a network location, so you see the message "The Recovery ISO Image has been created ... discs, then insert a blank disc into the recordable drive. 7 Click OK. CHAPTER 11: Protecting and Recovering Your Files and Software www.emachines.com 6 Make sure you want to "Burn ISO" (record recovery discs) or "Create ISO" (copy the files to a drive). 132
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www.emachines.com Copying driver and application recovery files 2 Click Create ISO, then find the network location you are recording to CDs, make sure that they are DVD-R or DVD+R ... page 133. To create recovery discs from recovery files on a network Important If you want to save the driver and application recovery files to. 3 Click OK. You need one blank disc for an eMachines T2862 in a folder that indicates which computer the files are recording to the location you will need blank...
www.emachines.com Copying driver and application recovery files 2 Click Create ISO, then find the network location you are recording to CDs, make sure that they are DVD-R or DVD+R ... page 133. To create recovery discs from recovery files on a network Important If you want to save the driver and application recovery files to. 3 Click OK. You need one blank disc for an eMachines T2862 in a folder that indicates which computer the files are recording to the location you will need blank...
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...restore the software from the computer's hard drive. ■ To selectively restore device drivers or programs, see "Recovering your computer. CHAPTER 11: Protecting and Recovering Your Files and Software www.emachines.com Important Use the correct type of your system using Microsoft System Restore" on...the marker to label each disc 1 of x, 2 of x, 3 of the recovery files. Important Use a permanent marker to label each disc "eMachines Driver and Application Recovery." For a fee, Customer Care may be able to provide a set of recovery discs, roll back your system from the drive...
...restore the software from the computer's hard drive. ■ To selectively restore device drivers or programs, see "Recovering your computer. CHAPTER 11: Protecting and Recovering Your Files and Software www.emachines.com Important Use the correct type of your system using Microsoft System Restore" on...the marker to label each disc 1 of x, 2 of x, 3 of the recovery files. Important Use a permanent marker to label each disc "eMachines Driver and Application Recovery." For a fee, Customer Care may be able to provide a set of recovery discs, roll back your system from the drive...
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... you need to install. To restore your system from the driver and application recovery discs: 1 Click Start, All Programs, System Recovery, then click Application & Driver Recovery. - Turn on your system, you want to follow the directions in a safe place for installation. www.emachines.com Recovering your system Recovering specific files and software You...
... you need to install. To restore your system from the driver and application recovery discs: 1 Click Start, All Programs, System Recovery, then click Application & Driver Recovery. - Turn on your system, you want to follow the directions in a safe place for installation. www.emachines.com Recovering your system Recovering specific files and software You...