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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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... them. We recommend disconnecting the power cord and modem cable when your computer will not be used your desktop layout so the next time you restore power, the programs are laid out just as you can run programs and search for some reason you cannot use the Shut Down option in..., unplug the power cord and modem cable from a Sleep state is in your computer's menus, see the "Customizing" chapter in Windows to save power. www.emachines.com 5 To open your computer.
... them. We recommend disconnecting the power cord and modem cable when your computer will not be used your desktop layout so the next time you restore power, the programs are laid out just as you can run programs and search for some reason you cannot use the Shut Down option in..., unplug the power cord and modem cable from a Sleep state is in your computer's menus, see the "Customizing" chapter in Windows to save power. www.emachines.com 5 To open your computer.
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To restore volume, click it . Help For more information about adjusting the volume, click Start, then click Help and Support. Tip Adjust the Windows Sounds slider to ...
To restore volume, click it . Help For more information about adjusting the volume, click Start, then click Help and Support. Tip Adjust the Windows Sounds slider to ...
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... your notes from Step 2. 11 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on page 35. 2 For more information on restoring your system, see "Recovering your computer. For more stability, place your computer on its side. To avoid scratching the case, place it on inside of... case 9 Tighten the cage thumbscrew, then plug the hard drive cage fan cable back into the case. www.emachines.com 8 Line up the tabs on the right side of the cage with your system" on page 94. To replace the heat sink and processor...
... your notes from Step 2. 11 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on page 35. 2 For more information on restoring your system, see "Recovering your computer. For more stability, place your computer on its side. To avoid scratching the case, place it on inside of... case 9 Tighten the cage thumbscrew, then plug the hard drive cage fan cable back into the case. www.emachines.com 8 Line up the tabs on the right side of the cage with your system" on page 94. To replace the heat sink and processor...
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The battery pops out of the socket. 9 Make sure that the positive (+) side of the BIOS Setup utility opens. 14 In the BIOS Setup utility, restore any settings that the battery type and model number are etched into), then press the battery into the socket until it snaps into place. 10 ...
The battery pops out of the socket. 9 Make sure that the positive (+) side of the BIOS Setup utility opens. 14 In the BIOS Setup utility, restore any settings that the battery type and model number are etched into), then press the battery into the socket until it snaps into place. 10 ...
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... • Shut down the SHIFT key, the file cannot be restored. Type the keyword/phrase System Restore in your system" on page 94. 79 You need to restore your computer to restore, then click Restore. www.emachines.com Your Ethernet network is running slower than you expect, check ..., see the documentation that you want to a working condition • See "Recovering your network running at the slowest component speed. To restore deleted files: 1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon. 2 Right-click the file you have installed the required software. For best results,...
... • Shut down the SHIFT key, the file cannot be restored. Type the keyword/phrase System Restore in your system" on page 94. 79 You need to restore your computer to restore, then click Restore. www.emachines.com Your Ethernet network is running slower than you expect, check ..., see the documentation that you want to a working condition • See "Recovering your network running at the slowest component speed. To restore deleted files: 1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon. 2 Right-click the file you have installed the required software. For best results,...
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... the volume controls are turned off. Recovering your speaker connections. • Make sure that the universal jacks are configured correctly. eMachines provides everything you need to check your system You can solve most conditions. For more information, see "Preparing for additional system recovery...Adjusting the volume" on page 29. • If you should create a set of the computer's software (also called recovering or restoring your system under most computer problems by following the information in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Type the phrase sound ...
... the volume controls are turned off. Recovering your speaker connections. • Make sure that the universal jacks are configured correctly. eMachines provides everything you need to check your system You can solve most conditions. For more information, see "Preparing for additional system recovery...Adjusting the volume" on page 29. • If you should create a set of the computer's software (also called recovering or restoring your system under most computer problems by following the information in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Type the phrase sound ...
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www.emachines.com • If only one or two items of recovery discs (you must have stopped working correctly. If you upgrade or exchange your hard drive ... you need to its factory condition" on your system, you want to return your pre-installed software and device drivers using eMachines Recovery Center. 95 For instructions, see "Using Microsoft System Restore" on page 99. • If nothing else has solved the problem and you need to recover software that you created...
www.emachines.com • If only one or two items of recovery discs (you must have stopped working correctly. If you upgrade or exchange your hard drive ... you need to its factory condition" on your system, you want to return your pre-installed software and device drivers using eMachines Recovery Center. 95 For instructions, see "Using Microsoft System Restore" on page 99. • If nothing else has solved the problem and you need to recover software that you created...
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... each day, and also each time you can also create a restore point manually. You can return to one of these restore points to -resolve software problems, you install software or device drivers. www.emachines.com Using Microsoft System Restore Microsoft System Restore periodically takes "snapshots" of your system running again. For instructions, see "Manually creating...
... each day, and also each time you can also create a restore point manually. You can return to one of these restore points to -resolve software problems, you install software or device drivers. www.emachines.com Using Microsoft System Restore Microsoft System Restore periodically takes "snapshots" of your system running again. For instructions, see "Manually creating...
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Your system is restored using System Restore, then click Next. This process may take several minutes, and may restart your computer. 100 A confirmation message box appears. 4 Click Yes. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting 2 On the left side of the window, click Repair Windows using the restore point you want, click Next, then click Finish. The Choose a restore point dialog box opens. 3 Click the restore point you specified.
Your system is restored using System Restore, then click Next. This process may take several minutes, and may restart your computer. 100 A confirmation message box appears. 4 Click Yes. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting 2 On the left side of the window, click Repair Windows using the restore point you want, click Next, then click Finish. The Choose a restore point dialog box opens. 3 Click the restore point you specified.
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The Create a restore point dialog box opens. 4 Type a description for the restore point (such as the date and time), then click Create. The System Properties dialog box opens to the System Protection tab. 3 Click Create. The restore point is created. 5 Click OK. 101 The Backup and Restore Center opens. 2 On the left side of the window, click Create a restore point or change settings, then click Next. www.emachines.com Manually creating a restore point To manually create a restore point: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Backup and Restore Center.
The Create a restore point dialog box opens. 4 Type a description for the restore point (such as the date and time), then click Create. The System Properties dialog box opens to the System Protection tab. 3 Click Create. The restore point is created. 5 Click OK. 101 The Backup and Restore Center opens. 2 On the left side of the window, click Create a restore point or change settings, then click Next. www.emachines.com Manually creating a restore point To manually create a restore point: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Backup and Restore Center.
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... everything on your computer. Your computer restarts. 2 If 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. This process is starting up now. If ... back them up , repeatedly press F8 until the Recovery Options screen opens. The System Recovery Options menu opens. 6 Click Restore Application. The eMachines Recovery Center opens. b While the computer is called a factory recovery. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Recovering your system to its factory ...
... everything on your computer. Your computer restarts. 2 If 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. This process is starting up now. If ... back them up , repeatedly press F8 until the Recovery Options screen opens. The System Recovery Options menu opens. 6 Click Restore Application. The eMachines Recovery Center opens. b While the computer is called a factory recovery. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Recovering your system to its factory ...
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... port 9 setting default 92 troubleshooting 92 USB port 7, 9 programs closing unresponsive 19 opening 23 recovery discs 96, 98 re-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...
... port 9 setting default 92 troubleshooting 92 USB port 7, 9 programs closing unresponsive 19 opening 23 recovery discs 96, 98 re-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...
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...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-clicking 23 S safety avoiding repetitive strain 14 general precautions 108 guidelines for troubleshooting 74 ...
...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-clicking 23 S safety avoiding repetitive strain 14 general precautions 108 guidelines for troubleshooting 74 ...
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www.emachines.com Windows key 21 Windows Media Center troubleshooting 83 Windows System Restore 95 creating restore point 101 Windows Update 62 wired Ethernet troubleshooting 78 working safely 12 X xD 28 Z Zip drive 68 125
www.emachines.com Windows key 21 Windows Media Center troubleshooting 83 Windows System Restore 95 creating restore point 101 Windows Update 62 wired Ethernet troubleshooting 78 working safely 12 X xD 28 Z Zip drive 68 125
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... the menu bar starts an action such as Print or Save. 9 Clicking the maximize button again restores the window to fit the entire computer display. Clicking the close button closes the active window or program. www.emachines.com Every program window looks a little different because each has its former size. Most windows...
... the menu bar starts an action such as Print or Save. 9 Clicking the maximize button again restores the window to fit the entire computer display. Clicking the close button closes the active window or program. www.emachines.com Every program window looks a little different because each has its former size. Most windows...
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... 13. 2 Click Organize, then click Delete. Windows returns the deleted files or folders to select multiple files and folders, see "Shortcuts" on page 17. 3 Click Restore. The file or folder you take them from the file cabinet and put them to the Windows trash can . Windows moves the files and folders... opens and lists the files and folders you have thrown away since you last emptied it. 2 Click the files or folders that you want to restore. To recover files or folders from its new location and is emptied.
... 13. 2 Click Organize, then click Delete. Windows returns the deleted files or folders to select multiple files and folders, see "Shortcuts" on page 17. 3 Click Restore. The file or folder you take them from the file cabinet and put them to the Windows trash can . Windows moves the files and folders... opens and lists the files and folders you have thrown away since you last emptied it. 2 Click the files or folders that you want to restore. To recover files or folders from its new location and is emptied.
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... you if you are sure that you want to empty the bin. 3 Click Yes. The Recycle Bin window opens. 2 Click Empty the Recycle Bin. www.emachines.com To empty the Recycle Bin: Caution Emptying the Recycle Bin permanently erases any files or folders in the Search Help box, then press ENTER... files and folders of that have characteristics in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 13 The Search Results window opens. 2 If you can be restored. 1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon on the desktop. Type searching in common, but you do not remember where they are looking for files and...
... you if you are sure that you want to empty the bin. 3 Click Yes. The Recycle Bin window opens. 2 Click Empty the Recycle Bin. www.emachines.com To empty the Recycle Bin: Caution Emptying the Recycle Bin permanently erases any files or folders in the Search Help box, then press ENTER... files and folders of that have characteristics in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 13 The Search Results window opens. 2 If you can be restored. 1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon on the desktop. Type searching in common, but you do not remember where they are looking for files and...
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www.emachines.com starting 59 updating 61 O online help 2, 3 opening documents 16 files 7 files across network 54 folders 10 programs 7 optical disc creating data 39 playing 31 ... and folders 12 remote control Windows Media Center 42 removing files and folders 6, 12, 13, 17 renaming files and folders 17 resolution changing screen 66 restoring files and folders 12 router configuring 50 example network 44 setting up 46, 47 using 44 S saving documents 15 scheduling computer use 80 screen adjusting...
www.emachines.com starting 59 updating 61 O online help 2, 3 opening documents 16 files 7 files across network 54 folders 10 programs 7 optical disc creating data 39 playing 31 ... and folders 12 remote control Windows Media Center 42 removing files and folders 6, 12, 13, 17 renaming files and folders 17 resolution changing screen 66 restoring files and folders 12 router configuring 50 example network 44 setting up 46, 47 using 44 S saving documents 15 scheduling computer use 80 screen adjusting...
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Starter Guide for your eMachines computer Look inside for helpful hints on: • Using Windows • Using multimedia • Protecting your computer • Restoring your computer
Starter Guide for your eMachines computer Look inside for helpful hints on: • Using Windows • Using multimedia • Protecting your computer • Restoring your computer