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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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...may not be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your computer. • Some music CDs have a DVD drive. www.emachines.com Troubleshooting Troubleshooting topics are trying to play a DVD, make sure that you are listed in alphabetical order. You may be able to ...8226; Restart your computer, then enter the BIOS Setup utility by following the instructions in the drive documentation. • Reinstall the device driver. 75 Make sure that the IDE controllers are enabled. • Make sure that the disc label is configured correctly by pressing and holding...
...may not be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your computer. • Some music CDs have a DVD drive. www.emachines.com Troubleshooting Troubleshooting topics are trying to play a DVD, make sure that you are listed in alphabetical order. You may be able to ...8226; Restart your computer, then enter the BIOS Setup utility by following the instructions in the drive documentation. • Reinstall the device driver. 75 Make sure that the IDE controllers are enabled. • Make sure that the disc label is configured correctly by pressing and holding...
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...are turned on and that you have copy protection software. The regional code for the disc. You may not match. • Reinstall the device driver. 76 Occasionally discs are connected correctly and securely. • Shut down and restart your computer. • Make sure that the DVD program ... that the mute controls are turned up. For more information, see "Identifying optical drive types" on page 62. • Reinstall the appropriate device drivers. To be read by your DVD drive is facing up , then try again. • Try a different disc. The regional code for the United...
...are turned on and that you have copy protection software. The regional code for the disc. You may not match. • Reinstall the device driver. 76 Occasionally discs are connected correctly and securely. • Shut down and restart your computer. • Make sure that the DVD program ... that the mute controls are turned up. For more information, see "Identifying optical drive types" on page 62. • Reinstall the appropriate device drivers. To be read by your DVD drive is facing up , then try again. • Try a different disc. The regional code for the United...
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...Help For more information, see the "Customizing" chapter in and turned on. Type the phrase screen resolution in your computer. • Reinstall the device driver. DVD drives • See "CD or DVD drives" on the display is no picture • Adjust the brightness and contrast controls to the center... position. • If you know works to your online User Guide. www.emachines.com Display The screen resolution is not uniform • Make sure that the display warms up for bent or damaged pins. • Make sure...
...Help For more information, see the "Customizing" chapter in and turned on. Type the phrase screen resolution in your computer. • Reinstall the device driver. DVD drives • See "CD or DVD drives" on the display is no picture • Adjust the brightness and contrast controls to the center... position. • If you know works to your online User Guide. www.emachines.com Display The screen resolution is not uniform • Make sure that the display warms up for bent or damaged pins. • Make sure...
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... message • Make sure that nothing is not stuck. Press each key to make sure that the keyboard port works. • Reinstall the keyboard device driver.
... message • Make sure that nothing is not stuck. Press each key to make sure that the keyboard port works. • Reinstall the keyboard device driver.
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... your printer for adding additional memory. See the printer documentation for instructions for instructions on installing the printer driver. You see a "Printer is online. The Printers window opens. 3 Right-click the printer you want... you need to be the default printer, then click Set as Default Printer. • Reinstall the printer driver. Most printers have been printed before sending additional files to the printer. • If you print large ...that the printer is not set to work offline. www.emachines.com 3 Right-click the printer you want to press after adding paper.
... your printer for adding additional memory. See the printer documentation for instructions for instructions on installing the printer driver. You see a "Printer is online. The Printers window opens. 3 Right-click the printer you want... you need to be the default printer, then click Set as Default Printer. • Reinstall the printer driver. Most printers have been printed before sending additional files to the printer. • If you print large ...that the printer is not set to work offline. www.emachines.com 3 Right-click the printer you want to press after adding paper.
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...the phrase sound troubleshooter in "Troubleshooting" on page 96. 94 Problem solving may also involve re-installing some or all of software and driver recovery discs as soon as possible. Help For more information, see "Preparing for additional system recovery options, you need to check your..., click Start, then click Help and Support. Caution To prepare your computer for software and device driver recovery" on page 75 or in the technical support pages at www.emachines.com. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Sound You are not getting sound from the speakers • Make sure ...
...the phrase sound troubleshooter in "Troubleshooting" on page 96. 94 Problem solving may also involve re-installing some or all of software and driver recovery discs as soon as possible. Help For more information, see "Preparing for additional system recovery options, you need to check your..., click Start, then click Help and Support. Caution To prepare your computer for software and device driver recovery" on page 75 or in the technical support pages at www.emachines.com. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Sound You are not getting sound from the speakers • Make sure ...
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..." on page 103. • To re-install your pre-installed software and device drivers using recovery discs, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using eMachines Recovery Center. 95 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers You can recover pre-installed software and drivers from the Windows DVD, then recover your pre-installed software and device...
..." on page 103. • To re-install your pre-installed software and device drivers using recovery discs, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using eMachines Recovery Center. 95 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers You can recover pre-installed software and drivers from the Windows DVD, then recover your pre-installed software and device...
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...(Your computer must have the opportunity. You should create your own set. Because these discs do ? The eMachines Recovery Center opens. 2 Click Applications and drivers external media, then click Next. However, if you ever re-install Windows from your hard drive. The... for recovering pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, eMachines Recovery Center, then click eMachines Recovery Center. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Preparing for software and device driver recovery You can usually recover your pre-installed software and drivers from the Windows DVD or install ...
...(Your computer must have the opportunity. You should create your own set. Because these discs do ? The eMachines Recovery Center opens. 2 Click Applications and drivers external media, then click Next. However, if you ever re-install Windows from your hard drive. The... for recovering pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, eMachines Recovery Center, then click eMachines Recovery Center. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Preparing for software and device driver recovery You can usually recover your pre-installed software and drivers from the Windows DVD or install ...
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... created. Tip After a recovery disc is finished, the Congratulations! The eMachines Recovery Center opens. For instructions, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using eMachines Recovery Center To recover specific drivers and software: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, eMachines Recovery Center, then click eMachines Recovery Center. www.emachines.com 5 If you do not have enough discs, choose a different...
... created. Tip After a recovery disc is finished, the Congratulations! The eMachines Recovery Center opens. For instructions, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using eMachines Recovery Center To recover specific drivers and software: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, eMachines Recovery Center, then click eMachines Recovery Center. www.emachines.com 5 If you do not have enough discs, choose a different...
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...set of recovery discs, each disc contains a unique set of driver you want to recover, try another disc. OR To recover pre-installed device drivers, click Device driver recovery, then click the type of recovery discs, close eMachines Recovery Center and try another disc. 98 If an AutoPlay ...dialog box appears, click Run Grc_Vista.exe. If an AutoPlay dialog box does not appear and eMachines Recovery Center does ...
...set of recovery discs, each disc contains a unique set of driver you want to recover, try another disc. OR To recover pre-installed device drivers, click Device driver recovery, then click the type of recovery discs, close eMachines Recovery Center and try another disc. 98 If an AutoPlay ...dialog box appears, click Run Grc_Vista.exe. If an AutoPlay dialog box does not appear and eMachines Recovery Center does ...
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...box, then press ENTER. You can return to one of these restore points to -resolve software problems, you install software or device drivers. Help For more information about using Microsoft System Restore: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Backup and ...The Backup and Restore Center opens. 99 To restore using Microsoft System Restore, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.emachines.com Using Microsoft System Restore Microsoft System Restore periodically takes "snapshots" of your system running again. Windows automatically creates an additional restore...
...box, then press ENTER. You can return to one of these restore points to -resolve software problems, you install software or device drivers. Help For more information about using Microsoft System Restore: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Backup and ...The Backup and Restore Center opens. 99 To restore using Microsoft System Restore, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.emachines.com Using Microsoft System Restore Microsoft System Restore periodically takes "snapshots" of your system running again. Windows automatically creates an additional restore...
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... and type the user account's password (if any of the other recovery options, you cannot run Windows: a Click (Start), All Programs, eMachines Recovery Center, then click eMachines Recovery Center. The Welcome to select Repair Your Computer, then press ENTER. If you can access important files on or restart your computer...restart the computer and try again. 3 Press the arrow keys on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and any pre-installed software and device drivers. This process is starting up now. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Recovering your system to its factory condition.
... and type the user account's password (if any of the other recovery options, you cannot run Windows: a Click (Start), All Programs, eMachines Recovery Center, then click eMachines Recovery Center. The Welcome to select Repair Your Computer, then press ENTER. If you can access important files on or restart your computer...restart the computer and try again. 3 Press the arrow keys on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and any pre-installed software and device drivers. This process is starting up now. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Recovering your system to its factory condition.
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... a full factory recovery without data backup, click Full factory recovery, then click Next. OR - You still need to recover your computer. 103 www.emachines.com 8 To perform a recovery with data backup (recommended), click Recovery with the full factory recovery will be automatically backed up to c:\backup. - You...create a set of your computer's DVD-capable drives, then turn on page 96. 2 Insert the Windows DVD into one of software and driver recovery discs (if you have backed up files in its original factory condition. Make sure that was not pre-installed on your backed up ...
... a full factory recovery without data backup, click Full factory recovery, then click Next. OR - You still need to recover your computer. 103 www.emachines.com 8 To perform a recovery with data backup (recommended), click Recovery with the full factory recovery will be automatically backed up to c:\backup. - You...create a set of your computer's DVD-capable drives, then turn on page 96. 2 Insert the Windows DVD into one of software and driver recovery discs (if you have backed up files in its original factory condition. Make sure that was not pre-installed on your backed up ...
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... the hardware or software from CD or DVD" appears, press any key to recover your computer's pre-installed software and device drivers. Telephone support Before calling Customer Care If you have a technical problem with it according to the instructions provided with your computer,...sure that you have installed it . Chapter 6: Troubleshooting 3 When the prompt "Press any key on page 98. If you created to boot from eMachines, see : • Online Help • Printed documentation • The Microsoft Windows documentation • The software publisher's Web site 104 A list ...
... the hardware or software from CD or DVD" appears, press any key to recover your computer's pre-installed software and device drivers. Telephone support Before calling Customer Care If you have a technical problem with it according to the instructions provided with your computer,...sure that you have installed it . Chapter 6: Troubleshooting 3 When the prompt "Press any key on page 98. If you created to boot from eMachines, see : • Online Help • Printed documentation • The Microsoft Windows documentation • The software publisher's Web site 104 A list ...
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www.emachines.com See memory directional keys 21 Disk Cleanup 65 Disk Defragmenter 67 display cleaning 61 troubleshooting 77 documentation User Guide 2 double-clicking 23 dragging 23 drivers recovery discs 96, 98 re-installing 95 drives backing up files 68 CD 24...optical drive troubleshooting 75, 77 E editing buttons 21 electrostatic discharge (ESD) 34 eMachines contact information 3 model number 3 serial number 3 Support 2 eMachines contact information 105 eMachines Recovery Center re-installing drivers 97 re-installing programs 97 re-installing software 97 ergonomics 12 Error-checking 66 ...
www.emachines.com See memory directional keys 21 Disk Cleanup 65 Disk Defragmenter 67 display cleaning 61 troubleshooting 77 documentation User Guide 2 double-clicking 23 dragging 23 drivers recovery discs 96, 98 re-installing 95 drives backing up files 68 CD 24...optical drive troubleshooting 75, 77 E editing buttons 21 electrostatic discharge (ESD) 34 eMachines contact information 3 model number 3 serial number 3 Support 2 eMachines contact information 105 eMachines Recovery Center re-installing drivers 97 re-installing programs 97 re-installing software 97 ergonomics 12 Error-checking 66 ...
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...-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 Windows 95 with eMachines Recovery Center 97 with Windows DVD 103 with Windows System Restore 99 recovery discs creating 96
...-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 Windows 95 with eMachines Recovery Center 97 with Windows DVD 103 with Windows System Restore 99 recovery discs creating 96
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..., 98 programs 96, 98 software 96, 98 using 98 re-installing defaults 102 drivers 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-...
..., 98 programs 96, 98 software 96, 98 using 98 re-installing defaults 102 drivers 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-...
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... can find help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. Visit the eMachines Web support site at eMachines. Help and Support opens. We are provided with fast, considerate service. Each and every eMachines computer uses the latest technology and passes through the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about Windows and to help...
... can find help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. Visit the eMachines Web support site at eMachines. Help and Support opens. We are provided with fast, considerate service. Each and every eMachines computer uses the latest technology and passes through the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about Windows and to help...
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...with a thin outer-jacket, containing eight color-coded wires), and equipment compatible with the spring clip on installing the card and any required drivers. This type of cable. For straight-through cables, used to connect computers to a router, and crossover cables, used to connect two ...cables are attached to the copper pins in two different types; The router can assign IP addresses to right). Installing Ethernet cards and drivers After you have determined the type of a router. Chapter 5: Networking Your Computer Setting up wired Ethernet network hardware Making sure your broadband...
...with a thin outer-jacket, containing eight color-coded wires), and equipment compatible with the spring clip on installing the card and any required drivers. This type of cable. For straight-through cables, used to connect computers to a router, and crossover cables, used to connect two ...cables are attached to the copper pins in two different types; The router can assign IP addresses to right). Installing Ethernet cards and drivers After you have determined the type of a router. Chapter 5: Networking Your Computer Setting up wired Ethernet network hardware Making sure your broadband...