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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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www.emachines.com Troubleshooting Troubleshooting topics are listed in cards See "Expansion cards" on page 94. Make sure that the IDE controllers are enabled. • Make sure that the disc label is configured correctly by following the instructions in the drive documentation. • Reinstall the device driver. 75 Add-in alphabetical order. Audio...
www.emachines.com Troubleshooting Troubleshooting topics are listed in cards See "Expansion cards" on page 94. Make sure that the IDE controllers are enabled. • Make sure that the disc label is configured correctly by following the instructions in the drive documentation. • Reinstall the device driver. 75 Add-in alphabetical order. Audio...
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...; Adjust the brightness and contrast controls to the center position. • If you know works to your computer. • Reinstall the device driver. The computer is running, but there is plugged in your display and video card documentation. For more information, see the "Customizing Windows" chapter...Search Help box, then press ENTER. Help For more information about changing the screen resolution, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.emachines.com Display The screen resolution is not uniform • Make sure that the display warms up for bent or damaged pins. • ...
...; Adjust the brightness and contrast controls to the center position. • If you know works to your computer. • Reinstall the device driver. The computer is running, but there is plugged in your display and video card documentation. For more information, see the "Customizing Windows" chapter...Search Help box, then press ENTER. Help For more information about changing the screen resolution, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.emachines.com Display The screen resolution is not uniform • Make sure that the display warms up for bent or damaged pins. • ...
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...at one time, you may want to add additional memory to be the default printer, then click Set as Default Printer. • Reinstall the printer driver. See the guide that the printer is not set to press after adding paper. You see a "Printer queue is out of paper" error message ... have an online/offline button that the printer is online. Type the phrase printer troubleshooter in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 93 www.emachines.com 3 Right-click the printer you want to the printer. The Printers window opens. 3 Right-click the printer you need to work offline. ...
...at one time, you may want to add additional memory to be the default printer, then click Set as Default Printer. • Reinstall the printer driver. See the guide that the printer is not set to press after adding paper. You see a "Printer queue is out of paper" error message ... have an online/offline button that the printer is online. Type the phrase printer troubleshooter in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 93 www.emachines.com 3 Right-click the printer you want to the printer. The Printers window opens. 3 Right-click the printer you need to work offline. ...
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...; Make sure that the speakers are configured correctly. For more information about sound troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. eMachines provides everything you should create a set of the computer's software (also called recovering or restoring your system You can solve most conditions.... Caution To prepare your computer for software and device driver recovery" on page 31. Problem solving may also involve re-installing some or all of software and driver recovery discs as soon as possible. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Sound You are ...
...; Make sure that the speakers are configured correctly. For more information about sound troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. eMachines provides everything you should create a set of the computer's software (also called recovering or restoring your system You can solve most conditions.... Caution To prepare your computer for software and device driver recovery" on page 31. Problem solving may also involve re-installing some or all of software and driver recovery discs as soon as possible. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Sound You are ...
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...partial recovery by returning your system, you want to return your system to factory condition, see "Recovering your pre-installed software and device drivers using recovery discs, see "Recovering your system using the Windows DVD" on page 103. • To re-install your system to ...drivers from the Windows DVD, then recover your pre-installed software and device drivers using recovery discs that did not come pre-installed on your system to use these options.) • To re-install Windows using the Windows DVD, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using eMachines ...
...partial recovery by returning your system, you want to return your system to factory condition, see "Recovering your pre-installed software and device drivers using recovery discs, see "Recovering your system using the Windows DVD" on page 103. • To re-install your system to ...drivers from the Windows DVD, then recover your pre-installed software and device drivers using recovery discs that did not come pre-installed on your system to use these options.) • To re-install Windows using the Windows DVD, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using eMachines ...
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...case you need to use them later for a complete system recovery. (Your computer must have the opportunity. The eMachines Recovery Center opens. 2 Click Applications and drivers external media, then click Next. A dialog box opens that you prepare for any eventuality and create a set of... this procedure.) To create discs for recovering pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, eMachines Recovery Center, then click eMachines Recovery Center. You should create your pre-installed software and device drivers, in the upper-right corner to close it. However, if ...
...case you need to use them later for a complete system recovery. (Your computer must have the opportunity. The eMachines Recovery Center opens. 2 Click Applications and drivers external media, then click Next. A dialog box opens that you prepare for any eventuality and create a set of... this procedure.) To create discs for recovering pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, eMachines Recovery Center, then click eMachines Recovery Center. You should create your pre-installed software and device drivers, in the upper-right corner to close it. However, if ...
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...or installed a new hard drive, and your Start menu does not contain eMachines Recovery Center as an option, you must recover your software and drivers using software and driver recovery discs you have enough discs, then click Next. Recovering pre-installed ...software and drivers using recovery discs" on . 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. If you do not...
...or installed a new hard drive, and your Start menu does not contain eMachines Recovery Center as an option, you must recover your software and drivers using software and driver recovery discs you have enough discs, then click Next. Recovering pre-installed ...software and drivers using recovery discs" on . 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. If you do not...
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...then click the software you want to recover. 3 Click Next. 4 If the software or driver is not shown on the 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 OR To recover device...recovery discs If you created a multiple-disc set of recovery discs, each disc contains a unique set of driver you want to recover. - If an AutoPlay dialog box does not appear and eMachines Recovery Center does not start, open Computer and run the file Grc_Vista.exe on the list, and you ...
...then click the software you want to recover. 3 Click Next. 4 If the software or driver is not shown on the 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 OR To recover device...recovery discs If you created a multiple-disc set of recovery discs, each disc contains a unique set of driver you want to recover. - If an AutoPlay dialog box does not appear and eMachines Recovery Center does not start, open Computer and run the file Grc_Vista.exe on the list, and you ...
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.... To restore using Microsoft System Restore, click Start, then click Help and Support. The Backup and Restore Center opens. 99 www.emachines.com Using Microsoft System Restore Microsoft System Restore periodically takes "snapshots" of your system running again. In most cases of these restore ...points to -resolve software problems, you install software or device drivers. Windows automatically creates an additional restore point each day, and also each time you can also create a restore point manually. You ...
.... To restore using Microsoft System Restore, click Start, then click Help and Support. The Backup and Restore Center opens. 99 www.emachines.com Using Microsoft System Restore Microsoft System Restore periodically takes "snapshots" of your system running again. In most cases of these restore ...points to -resolve software problems, you install software or device drivers. Windows automatically creates an additional restore point each day, and also each time you can also create a restore point manually. You ...
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... computer and try again. 3 Press the arrow keys on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and any pre-installed software and device drivers. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Recovering your system to its factory condition. If you can access important files on your hard drive and re-install all...restarts. 2 If you may need to recover its hard drive to select Repair Your Computer, then press ENTER. b Click Recovery, then click Next. eMachines System Recovery starts, and the System Recovery Options dialog box opens. 4 Select a language and keyboard layout, then click Next. 5 Click the User name...
... computer and try again. 3 Press the arrow keys on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and any pre-installed software and device drivers. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Recovering your system to its factory condition. If you can access important files on your hard drive and re-install all...restarts. 2 If you may need to recover its hard drive to select Repair Your Computer, then press ENTER. b Click Recovery, then click Next. eMachines System Recovery starts, and the System Recovery Options dialog box opens. 4 Select a language and keyboard layout, then click Next. 5 Click the User name...
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... completely re-install Windows: 1 If you have not already done so). For instructions, see "To create discs for recovering pre-installed software and drivers:" on page 96. 2 Insert the Windows DVD into one of your computer's DVD-capable drives, then turn on your original hard drive, you... with automatic data backup, then click Next. You still need to recover your backed up files in its original factory condition. 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. -...
... completely re-install Windows: 1 If you have not already done so). For instructions, see "To create discs for recovering pre-installed software and drivers:" on page 96. 2 Insert the Windows DVD into one of your computer's DVD-capable drives, then turn on your original hard drive, you... with automatic data backup, then click Next. You still need to recover your backed up files in its original factory condition. 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. -...
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...screen instructions. 5 After Windows is completely re-installed, use the software and driver recovery discs you created to recover your keyboard. For instructions, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using a program, see the manufacturer's documentation and technical support resources. •... Before calling Customer Care If you have recently installed hardware or software, make sure that it is connected correctly to boot from eMachines, see : • Online Help • Printed documentation • The Microsoft Windows documentation • The software publisher's Web...
...screen instructions. 5 After Windows is completely re-installed, use the software and driver recovery discs you created to recover your keyboard. For instructions, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using a program, see the manufacturer's documentation and technical support resources. •... Before calling Customer Care If you have recently installed hardware or software, make sure that it is connected correctly to boot from eMachines, see : • Online Help • Printed documentation • The Microsoft Windows documentation • The software publisher's Web...
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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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... prices. You can find help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. 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 high-quality, brand-...name components at eMachines. Using Help and Support Your computer includes Help and Support, an easily accessible ...
... prices. You can find help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. 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 high-quality, brand-...name components at eMachines. Using Help and Support Your computer includes Help and Support, an easily accessible ...
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...Control Panel. To order wireless Ethernet PCI or PC cards, visit the Accessories Store at www.emachines.com. The System Properties dialog box opens. 4 Click Change. 49 www.emachines.com Determining if a wireless Ethernet device is already installed on your computer To determine if an... Ethernet network connection Naming the computers and the workgroup Important You must install one is not working correctly. Installing wireless cards and drivers After you change anything about installing the access point and setting network security. The Device Manager window opens. 4 Click the plus...
...Control Panel. To order wireless Ethernet PCI or PC cards, visit the Accessories Store at www.emachines.com. The System Properties dialog box opens. 4 Click Change. 49 www.emachines.com Determining if a wireless Ethernet device is already installed on your computer To determine if an... Ethernet network connection Naming the computers and the workgroup Important You must install one is not working correctly. Installing wireless cards and drivers After you change anything about installing the access point and setting network security. The Device Manager window opens. 4 Click the plus...
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You can print a file across the network Important Before you can obtain the printer driver and installation instructions from the CD that contains the file you want to copy. 3 Browse to the file you want to copy. 4 Right-click the ... install a Bluetooth enabled device: 1 Turn on -screen instructions. The Network Connections window opens. 55 www.emachines.com Copying files across the network To copy files across the network: 1 Open the file you must install the driver for the printer on -screen instructions. Printing files across the network, you must install the device...
You can print a file across the network Important Before you can obtain the printer driver and installation instructions from the CD that contains the file you want to copy. 3 Browse to the file you want to copy. 4 Right-click the ... install a Bluetooth enabled device: 1 Turn on -screen instructions. The Network Connections window opens. 55 www.emachines.com Copying files across the network To copy files across the network: 1 Open the file you must install the driver for the printer on -screen instructions. Printing files across the network, you must install the device...
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www.emachines.com Setting up multiple monitors Important The dialog boxes shown in this monitor. 71 Use the additional desktop space to your computer. Windows recognizes the ..., then turn it must have the same content), click to deselect the check box for Extend my Windows desktop onto this section are for its driver. The Display Settings dialog box opens. For the location of your computer. You can use the second monitor or projector as a "mirror" (duplicate) of the...
www.emachines.com Setting up multiple monitors Important The dialog boxes shown in this monitor. 71 Use the additional desktop space to your computer. Windows recognizes the ..., then turn it must have the same content), click to deselect the check box for Extend my Windows desktop onto this section are for its driver. The Display Settings dialog box opens. For the location of your computer. You can use the second monitor or projector as a "mirror" (duplicate) of the...