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... 3 Back 4 Chapter 2: Setting Up and Getting Started 7 Working safely and comfortably 8 Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain 8 Preparing power connections 9 Protecting from power source problems 9 Checking the voltage selection 10 Connecting to a broadband modem or network . . 11 Connecting a dial-up modem 11 Using the World Wide Web 12 Connecting to...
... 3 Back 4 Chapter 2: Setting Up and Getting Started 7 Working safely and comfortably 8 Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain 8 Preparing power connections 9 Protecting from power source problems 9 Checking the voltage selection 10 Connecting to a broadband modem or network . . 11 Connecting a dial-up modem 11 Using the World Wide Web 12 Connecting to...
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... connections Protecting from reaching your computer. Protect your computer by connecting them to a surge protector, which absorbs voltage surges and prevents them from power source problems Warning High voltages can increase to your computer during a power failure.
... connections Protecting from reaching your computer. Protect your computer by connecting them to a surge protector, which absorbs voltage surges and prevents them from power source problems Warning High voltages can increase to your computer during a power failure.
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...; If an error message appears on the screen, write down the exact message. The message may help Customer Care in diagnosing and fixing the problem. • If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you followed each instruction. • If an error occurs in ...online help. Help For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Chapter 3: Troubleshooting First steps If you have problems with your computer, try these things first: • Make sure that the power cord is connected to your computer and an AC outlet...
...; If an error message appears on the screen, write down the exact message. The message may help Customer Care in diagnosing and fixing the problem. • If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you followed each instruction. • If an error occurs in ...online help. Help For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Chapter 3: Troubleshooting First steps If you have problems with your computer, try these things first: • Make sure that the power cord is connected to your computer and an AC outlet...
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... hard drive. Chapter 3: Troubleshooting • Empty the Recycle Bin by right-clicking the Recycle Bin icon, then clicking Empty Recycle Bin. To fix hard drive problems, run the Error checking program. You see a "Data error" message • This may be accessed, or you may need to reinstall the operating system. 30...
... hard drive. Chapter 3: Troubleshooting • Empty the Recycle Bin by right-clicking the Recycle Bin icon, then clicking Empty Recycle Bin. To fix hard drive problems, run the Error checking program. You see a "Data error" message • This may be accessed, or you may need to reinstall the operating system. 30...
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... For more information, "Modem (dial-up )" on page 34. Type troubleshooting connections in the Search box, then press ENTER. 31 If you do not have a problem with your modem.
... For more information, "Modem (dial-up )" on page 34. Type troubleshooting connections in the Search box, then press ENTER. 31 If you do not have a problem with your modem.
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..., disconnect from the ISP connection and close your browser, then reconnect and open on your computer People are unable to browse the Internet • This problem can affect Internet performance: • The condition of the telephone lines in your e-mail program. • Make sure that your account with your Internet service...
..., disconnect from the ISP connection and close your browser, then reconnect and open on your computer People are unable to browse the Internet • This problem can affect Internet performance: • The condition of the telephone lines in your e-mail program. • Make sure that your account with your Internet service...
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... still work with your modem. • Check for line noise (scratchy, crackling, or popping sounds). Wiggle the modem cable to see if that is a common problem that can also call your telephone. These lines do not work correctly. Dial a single number (such as the modem. • Make sure that the connectors...
... still work with your modem. • Check for line noise (scratchy, crackling, or popping sounds). Wiggle the modem cable to see if that is a common problem that can also call your telephone. These lines do not work correctly. Dial a single number (such as the modem. • Make sure that the connectors...
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... bps. 36 If your telephone service. Other factors, such as line noise, telephone service provider equipment, or ISP limitations, may not support 48K uploads. The problem may be too noisy. If you can connect on page 31. Contact your ISP for technical support. • See if the modem works with just...
... bps. 36 If your telephone service. Other factors, such as line noise, telephone service provider equipment, or ISP limitations, may not support 48K uploads. The problem may be too noisy. If you can connect on page 31. Contact your ISP for technical support. • See if the modem works with just...
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... modem is plugged in and turned on. Handshaking is not correct • Change the screen resolution from the Display Settings dialog box. You may cause problems with the connection. • Shut down the modem volume. Type modem troubleshooting in the Search box, then press ENTER. Monitor The screen resolution is a digital...
... modem is plugged in and turned on. Handshaking is not correct • Change the screen resolution from the Display Settings dialog box. You may cause problems with the connection. • Shut down the modem volume. Type modem troubleshooting in the Search box, then press ENTER. Monitor The screen resolution is a digital...
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... sure that the optical sensor is clean and free of debris. Occasionally discs are flawed or become scratched and cannot be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your computer. • Some music CDs have a DVD drive. • Your computer may be read by pressing and holding F1 while...
... sure that the optical sensor is clean and free of debris. Occasionally discs are flawed or become scratched and cannot be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your computer. • Some music CDs have a DVD drive. • Your computer may be read by pressing and holding F1 while...
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... system). If reinstalling software or drivers does not help, then the problem may be solved by returning your system to its factory condition. eMachines provides everything was working correctly, the problem may be solved by following the information in the technical support pages at...fixes. Chapter 3: Troubleshooting Recovering your system You can solve most conditions. Caution To prepare your system from significant hardware and software problems. For instructions, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on page 45. You can use these discs later for recovering ...
... system). If reinstalling software or drivers does not help, then the problem may be solved by returning your system to its factory condition. eMachines provides everything was working correctly, the problem may be solved by following the information in the technical support pages at...fixes. Chapter 3: Troubleshooting Recovering your system You can solve most conditions. Caution To prepare your system from significant hardware and software problems. For instructions, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on page 45. You can use these discs later for recovering ...
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...reinstall the Windows operating system and factory-loaded software and drivers. To create recovery discs: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, eMachines, then click eMachines Recovery Management. OR To create recovery discs for the hard drive's entire original contents, including Windows OS and all factory-loaded... When the disc finishes recording, the drive ejects it. 4 Remove the disc from the drive and mark it with a permanent marker. eMachines Recovery Management opens. 2 To create recovery discs for only the factory-loaded software and drivers, click Create driver and application backup disc....
...reinstall the Windows operating system and factory-loaded software and drivers. To create recovery discs: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, eMachines, then click eMachines Recovery Management. OR To create recovery discs for the hard drive's entire original contents, including Windows OS and all factory-loaded... When the disc finishes recording, the drive ejects it. 4 Remove the disc from the drive and mark it with a permanent marker. eMachines Recovery Management opens. 2 To create recovery discs for only the factory-loaded software and drivers, click Create driver and application backup disc....
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...drive, see "Recovering from within Windows OS To reinstall Windows OS and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, eMachines, then click eMachines Recovery Management. You can still run Windows OS, see "Recovering from within Windows OS" on page 47. • If you cannot run ...-formatted or you may need to reinstall everything on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all files on your computer experiences problems that the operating system will erase all software and drivers that were pre-installed on page 48. Caution Continuing the process will ...
...drive, see "Recovering from within Windows OS To reinstall Windows OS and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, eMachines, then click eMachines Recovery Management. You can still run Windows OS, see "Recovering from within Windows OS" on page 47. • If you cannot run ...-formatted or you may need to reinstall everything on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all files on your computer experiences problems that the operating system will erase all software and drivers that were pre-installed on page 48. Caution Continuing the process will ...
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... in securely. • If you have recently installed hardware or software, make sure that it . If you did not purchase the hardware or software from eMachines, see the manufacturer's documentation and technical support resources. • If you have "how to" questions about using a program, see: • Online Help • Printed documentation... • The Microsoft Windows documentation • The software publisher's Web site 49 Telephone support Before calling Customer Care If you have a technical problem with it is supplying power.
... in securely. • If you have recently installed hardware or software, make sure that it . If you did not purchase the hardware or software from eMachines, see the manufacturer's documentation and technical support resources. • If you have "how to" questions about using a program, see: • Online Help • Printed documentation... • The Microsoft Windows documentation • The software publisher's Web site 49 Telephone support Before calling Customer Care If you have a technical problem with it is supplying power.
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... problem, including the exact text of any error messages, and the steps you follow troubleshooting steps. Power cords or plugs are damaged - Help For more how-to troubleshoot your call. The case was dropped - Warning To avoid bodily injury, do not attempt to information about using your eMachines-... that your computer is nearby at the time of this chapter. In many cases, additional product information and online documentation for eMachines-supplied hardware can be found in the Search box, then press ENTER. 50 Liquid has been spilled into your hardware or software.
... problem, including the exact text of any error messages, and the steps you follow troubleshooting steps. Power cords or plugs are damaged - Help For more how-to troubleshoot your call. The case was dropped - Warning To avoid bodily injury, do not attempt to information about using your eMachines-... that your computer is nearby at the time of this chapter. In many cases, additional product information and online documentation for eMachines-supplied hardware can be found in the Search box, then press ENTER. 50 Liquid has been spilled into your hardware or software.
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... the computer • If liquid has been spilled into the computer • If the computer is not operating normally • If a computer problem persists even after you have checked and applied the troubleshooting tips discussed in the "Frequently asked questions" section on page 16 • If you... on how and where to contact the service centers available in the "Frequently asked questions" section on page 16 • If your problem is not listed in your monitor. To clean your monitor Make sure that came with your mouse for maintenance instructions. To clean an optical...
... the computer • If liquid has been spilled into the computer • If the computer is not operating normally • If a computer problem persists even after you have checked and applied the troubleshooting tips discussed in the "Frequently asked questions" section on page 16 • If you... on how and where to contact the service centers available in the "Frequently asked questions" section on page 16 • If your problem is not listed in your monitor. To clean your monitor Make sure that came with your mouse for maintenance instructions. To clean an optical...
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... effective hand-over of another device connected to Telecom's 111 Emergency Service. 6 This device is equipped with wireless LAN and/or Bluetooth only. Should such problems occur, the user should NOT contact the telecom Fault Service. 8 This equipment may also cause a false answer condition. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT CAUTION: INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION...
... effective hand-over of another device connected to Telecom's 111 Emergency Service. 6 This device is equipped with wireless LAN and/or Bluetooth only. Should such problems occur, the user should NOT contact the telecom Fault Service. 8 This equipment may also cause a false answer condition. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT CAUTION: INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION...