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www.emachines.com Deleting unnecessary files Delete unnecessary files, such as temporary files and files in the Recycle Bin, to delete, then click OK. Help For more ... To delete unnecessary files: Shortcut Start Ö Computer Ö right-click drive Ö Properties Ö Disk Cleanup 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then click Disk Cleanup. The types of files you indicated are deleted. The Disk Cleanup dialog box opens. 2 Click one of unnecessary files, click Start, then click Help and...
www.emachines.com Deleting unnecessary files Delete unnecessary files, such as temporary files and files in the Recycle Bin, to delete, then click OK. Help For more ... To delete unnecessary files: Shortcut Start Ö Computer Ö right-click drive Ö Properties Ö Disk Cleanup 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then click Disk Cleanup. The types of files you indicated are deleted. The Disk Cleanup dialog box opens. 2 Click one of unnecessary files, click Start, then click Help and...
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...hours to a network, log off before starting the process when you are connected to complete (depending on the hard drive. Disk Defragmenter organizes the data on the drive can improve hard drive performance. To defragment the hard drive: 1 Disconnect your keyboard...your computer from the network. 2 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then click Disk Defragmenter. While Disk Defragmenter is normal. The Disk Defragmenter dialog box opens. 67 www.emachines.com 5 Click OK. Type checking for several hours. This process slows the hard drive performance....
...hours to a network, log off before starting the process when you are connected to complete (depending on the hard drive. Disk Defragmenter organizes the data on the drive can improve hard drive performance. To defragment the hard drive: 1 Disconnect your keyboard...your computer from the network. 2 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then click Disk Defragmenter. While Disk Defragmenter is normal. The Disk Defragmenter dialog box opens. 67 www.emachines.com 5 Click OK. Type checking for several hours. This process slows the hard drive performance....
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.... 69 To start the Task Scheduler: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then click Task Scheduler. www.emachines.com Scheduling maintenance tasks Task Scheduler lets you schedule maintenance tasks such as running Disk Defragmenter and checking your computer is off, scheduled tasks will not run. The Task Scheduler dialog box opens...
.... 69 To start the Task Scheduler: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then click Task Scheduler. www.emachines.com Scheduling maintenance tasks Task Scheduler lets you schedule maintenance tasks such as running Disk Defragmenter and checking your computer is off, scheduled tasks will not run. The Task Scheduler dialog box opens...
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... management, click Start, then click Help and Support. See "Recovering your files to backup media, then delete them from the hard drive using Disk Cleanup. Type the phrase file management in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. • Empty the Recycle Bin by right-clicking the ...Recycle Bin icon, then clicking Empty Recycle Bin. For instructions on fixing hard drive problems, see an "Insufficient disk space" error message • Delete unnecessary files from the hard drive. You see a "Data error" message • This may need to reinstall...
... management, click Start, then click Help and Support. See "Recovering your files to backup media, then delete them from the hard drive using Disk Cleanup. Type the phrase file management in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. • Empty the Recycle Bin by right-clicking the ...Recycle Bin icon, then clicking Empty Recycle Bin. For instructions on fixing hard drive problems, see an "Insufficient disk space" error message • Delete unnecessary files from the hard drive. You see a "Data error" message • This may need to reinstall...
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... to label each disc "Software and Driver Recovery," along with a short description of which computer the discs are required, insert the additional blank disks when prompted. 7 When the process is created, your final disc, then label all of the discs and store them in a safe place....to label each disc 1 of x, 2 of x, 3 of x, and so on. Tip After a recovery disc is finished, the Congratulations! The eMachines Recovery Center opens. www.emachines.com 5 If you have enough blank discs of the specified type, click I have enough discs, choose a different disc type, or click Cancel....
... to label each disc "Software and Driver Recovery," along with a short description of which computer the discs are required, insert the additional blank disks when prompted. 7 When the process is created, your final disc, then label all of the discs and store them in a safe place....to label each disc 1 of x, 2 of x, 3 of x, and so on. Tip After a recovery disc is finished, the Congratulations! The eMachines Recovery Center opens. www.emachines.com 5 If you have enough blank discs of the specified type, click I have enough discs, choose a different disc type, or click Cancel....
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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... 25 replacing 42 See also 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 Ethernet...
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... 25 replacing 42 See also 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 Ethernet...
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... click Help and Support. Identifying window items Help For more information about windows, click Start, then click Help and Support. This example shows the Local Disk (C:) window, which opens after you want to add an icon (shortcut) to the desktop. 3 Click Send To, then click Desktop (create shortcut). Search box Title... icons in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. You may want to add to the desktop for a program that you double-click the Local Disk (C:) icon in the Computer window.
... click Help and Support. Identifying window items Help For more information about windows, click Start, then click Help and Support. This example shows the Local Disk (C:) window, which opens after you want to add an icon (shortcut) to the desktop. 3 Click Send To, then click Desktop (create shortcut). Search box Title... icons in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. You may want to add to the desktop for a program that you double-click the Local Disk (C:) icon in the Computer window.
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... away information in a file cabinet. Type files and folders in files. You may also have more than one drive. Each drive has a letter, usually Local Disk (C:) for the hard drive. To view the drives, folders, and files on a computer is stored in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Viewing drives...
... away information in a file cabinet. Type files and folders in files. You may also have more than one drive. Each drive has a letter, usually Local Disk (C:) for the hard drive. To view the drives, folders, and files on a computer is stored in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Viewing drives...
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www.emachines.com To create a folder: Shortcut Click File ➧ New ➧ Folder ➧ type name 1 Click (Start), then click Computer on the Start menu. 2 Double-click ... file or folder that you want to move a file or folder to another folder: 1 Locate the file or folder you want to copy. Typically, Local Disk (C:) is your diskette drive (if installed). 3 If you want to copy.
www.emachines.com To create a folder: Shortcut Click File ➧ New ➧ Folder ➧ type name 1 Click (Start), then click Computer on the Start menu. 2 Double-click ... file or folder that you want to move a file or folder to another folder: 1 Locate the file or folder you want to copy. Typically, Local Disk (C:) is your diskette drive (if installed). 3 If you want to copy.
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...ll have a smoother running condition with regular maintenance. improving performance Keep your computer in your hard drive (click Advanced Tools, then Open Disk Defragmenter) For more information on system recovery, see details about the components of your system Click here to adjust how quickly your computer ...goes into power-saving modes Click here to do maintenance, such as Disk Cleanup, or to defragment your online user guide. 19 Click (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Performance Information and Tools....
...ll have a smoother running condition with regular maintenance. improving performance Keep your computer in your hard drive (click Advanced Tools, then Open Disk Defragmenter) For more information on system recovery, see details about the components of your system Click here to adjust how quickly your computer ...goes into power-saving modes Click here to do maintenance, such as Disk Cleanup, or to defragment your online user guide. 19 Click (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Performance Information and Tools....