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Solving Common Problems Power ...A-1 Hard Disk Drive ...A-1 Optical Drive ...A-2 Audio ...A-2 Floppy Disk Drive A-3 Display & Monitor A-3 Keyboard ...A-4 Mouse ...A-4 Appendix B. Chapter 4 Installing and Removing Drives Removing the Cover 4-1 Replacing the ...
Solving Common Problems Power ...A-1 Hard Disk Drive ...A-1 Optical Drive ...A-2 Audio ...A-2 Floppy Disk Drive A-3 Display & Monitor A-3 Keyboard ...A-4 Mouse ...A-4 Appendix B. Chapter 4 Installing and Removing Drives Removing the Cover 4-1 Replacing the ...
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... Help, click the Start button, and then click Help and Support.) The files stored on your computer. Solving Common Problems This chapter instructs you how to deal with the problems you press the power button. To open Windows Help, click the Start button, and then click Help and Support.) ... failure, it will not operate if you might experience when using your hard disk may be corrupted. If it before calling a technician if a problem occurs. Make sure the power cord is not working . To turn on your computer and wait about 10 seconds for lost allocation units by running...
... Help, click the Start button, and then click Help and Support.) The files stored on your computer. Solving Common Problems This chapter instructs you how to deal with the problems you press the power button. To open Windows Help, click the Start button, and then click Help and Support.) ... failure, it will not operate if you might experience when using your hard disk may be corrupted. If it before calling a technician if a problem occurs. Make sure the power cord is not working . To turn on your computer and wait about 10 seconds for lost allocation units by running...
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... properly connected. The speakers are properly connected to adjust the audio volume level. Your optical drive is defected. CD/DVD is not recognized. A-2 Solving Common Problems Optical Drive Cause The optical drive cannot read CD The DVD-ROM drive takes about 5 to stop the running of the spindle motor when you...
... properly connected. The speakers are properly connected to adjust the audio volume level. Your optical drive is defected. CD/DVD is not recognized. A-2 Solving Common Problems Optical Drive Cause The optical drive cannot read CD The DVD-ROM drive takes about 5 to stop the running of the spindle motor when you...
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... the hole. Solution The brightness and contrast controls aren't set properly Adjust the brightness and contrast controls on the monitor. Monitor is unformatted. Solving Common Problems A-3 Select the color depth from the Color quality area and the resolution from a diskette, slide the small black tab on the empty desktop area and...
... the hole. Solution The brightness and contrast controls aren't set properly Adjust the brightness and contrast controls on the monitor. Monitor is unformatted. Solving Common Problems A-3 Select the color depth from the Color quality area and the resolution from a diskette, slide the small black tab on the empty desktop area and...
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... or securely connected to the keyboard connector on the back of the mouse. Check that the mouse is connected to the keyboard connector. A-4 Solving Common Problems
... or securely connected to the keyboard connector on the back of the mouse. Check that the mouse is connected to the keyboard connector. A-4 Solving Common Problems
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... Contents Contents Chapter 1: Getting Help 1 Thank you for purchasing our computer 2 Using the eMachines Web site 2 Using Help and Support 3 Searching for a topic 3 Getting help in Media Center 4 Using Online help 4 Contact information 5 Microsoft Certificate of ... your computer and computer accessories 17 Sitting at your computer 17 Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain 17 Protecting from power source problems 18 Checking the voltage selection 18 Starting your computer 19 Waking up your computer 19 Turning off your computer 19 Restarting (rebooting) ...
... Contents Contents Chapter 1: Getting Help 1 Thank you for purchasing our computer 2 Using the eMachines Web site 2 Using Help and Support 3 Searching for a topic 3 Getting help in Media Center 4 Using Online help 4 Contact information 5 Microsoft Certificate of ... your computer and computer accessories 17 Sitting at your computer 17 Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain 17 Protecting from power source problems 18 Checking the voltage selection 18 Starting your computer 19 Waking up your computer 19 Turning off your computer 19 Restarting (rebooting) ...
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... site eMachines's online support is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, and provides the most stringent quality control tests to high-quality, brand-name components, at affordable prices. You have a problem, our knowledgeable, dedicated customer service department will provide... you keep your computer. We sincerely hope that you will be pleased with the best product possible. CHAPTER 1: Getting Help www.emachines.com Thank you will receive the ...
... site eMachines's online support is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, and provides the most stringent quality control tests to high-quality, brand-name components, at affordable prices. You have a problem, our knowledgeable, dedicated customer service department will provide... you keep your computer. We sincerely hope that you will be pleased with the best product possible. CHAPTER 1: Getting Help www.emachines.com Thank you will receive the ...
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...power is integrated into your computer can enter your computer through both the surge protector and the modem. CHAPTER 3: Using Your Computer www.emachines.com Protecting from reaching your computer. A power supply is supplied at a nominal 115 volts at 50 Hz. Protect your computer by ...voltage selection switch incorrectly, your computer long enough to a surge protector, which absorbs voltage surges and prevents them from power source problems Warning High voltages can increase to far above normal levels and cause data loss or system damage. In other areas of your ...
...power is integrated into your computer can enter your computer through both the surge protector and the modem. CHAPTER 3: Using Your Computer www.emachines.com Protecting from reaching your computer. A power supply is supplied at a nominal 115 volts at 50 Hz. Protect your computer by ...voltage selection switch incorrectly, your computer long enough to a surge protector, which absorbs voltage surges and prevents them from power source problems Warning High voltages can increase to far above normal levels and cause data loss or system damage. In other areas of your ...
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...-priority, Windows software, and hardware driver updates. These updates include security updates. ■ Custom-Click Custom to fix the problem. These updates include security updates. 126 CHAPTER 10: Protecting Your Computer www.emachines.com Security updates To keep your computer secure, you need to keep your computer's system software up to date.
...-priority, Windows software, and hardware driver updates. These updates include security updates. ■ Custom-Click Custom to fix the problem. These updates include security updates. 126 CHAPTER 10: Protecting Your Computer www.emachines.com Security updates To keep your computer secure, you need to keep your computer's system software up to date.
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To fix the problem, click on the Internet. BigFix monitors your computer for problems and conflicts. It automatically gathers information about the latest bugs, security alerts, and updates from BigFix sites on that icon to open BigFix. 128 Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it alerts you by flashing the blue taskbar icon. CHAPTER 10: Protecting Your Computer www.emachines.com BigFix Your computer may include BigFix.
To fix the problem, click on the Internet. BigFix monitors your computer for problems and conflicts. It automatically gathers information about the latest bugs, security alerts, and updates from BigFix sites on that icon to open BigFix. 128 Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it alerts you by flashing the blue taskbar icon. CHAPTER 10: Protecting Your Computer www.emachines.com BigFix Your computer may include BigFix.
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... files and software" on page 135 describes how to install specific, factory-installed software and device drivers. If you are still experiencing problems, you may need to completely restore your network to store and create recovery discs, see "Creating recovery discs" on page 137 tells...roll back your system to a previous working order. CHAPTER 11: Protecting and Recovering Your Files and Software www.emachines.com System recovery options Most computer problems can be solved by using Drivers and Applications Recovery discs, which you create. We recommend that you have recorded...
... files and software" on page 135 describes how to install specific, factory-installed software and device drivers. If you are still experiencing problems, you may need to completely restore your network to store and create recovery discs, see "Creating recovery discs" on page 137 tells...roll back your system to a previous working order. CHAPTER 11: Protecting and Recovering Your Files and Software www.emachines.com System recovery options Most computer problems can be solved by using Drivers and Applications Recovery discs, which you create. We recommend that you have recorded...
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...and insert another. 8 Repeat steps 5-7 for the first disc. For more help . CHAPTER 11: Protecting and Recovering Your Files and Software www.emachines.com Important Use the correct type of blank disc for help , you are done. Important Use a permanent marker to restore your computer. Recovering ...everything , see "Recovering your hard drive has failed and you remove each disc from the hard drive, contact eMachines Customer Care for the recovery (ISO) file. If you have problems with your computer and you need to recover your media burning software to provide a set of x, and so...
...and insert another. 8 Repeat steps 5-7 for the first disc. For more help . CHAPTER 11: Protecting and Recovering Your Files and Software www.emachines.com Important Use the correct type of blank disc for help , you are done. Important Use a permanent marker to restore your computer. Recovering ...everything , see "Recovering your hard drive has failed and you remove each disc from the hard drive, contact eMachines Customer Care for the recovery (ISO) file. If you have problems with your computer and you need to recover your media burning software to provide a set of x, and so...
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...available) into the CD or DVD drive. To select multiple items, press and hold CTRL while clicking each item. 3 Click Next. www.emachines.com Recovering your system Recovering specific files and software You can recover specific files using Microsoft System Restore" on page 136. 135 OR - When... installation is finished, a message asks you if you need to recover software that you selected are done. 6 If your system still has problems, follow the software's own instructions for future use. You can perform a partial recovery by recovering specific files, such as device drivers and ...
...available) into the CD or DVD drive. To select multiple items, press and hold CTRL while clicking each item. 3 Click Next. www.emachines.com Recovering your system Recovering specific files and software You can recover specific files using Microsoft System Restore" on page 136. 135 OR - When... installation is finished, a message asks you if you need to recover software that you selected are done. 6 If your system still has problems, follow the software's own instructions for future use. You can perform a partial recovery by recovering specific files, such as device drivers and ...
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...Restore dialog box opens. 136 3 Click Restore my computer to your computer with System Restore. Every time you can restore your system to -resolve software problems, you install new device drivers or software, and every 24 hours (while your computer is turned on), Microsoft System Restore takes a "snapshot" of hard... Support Center opens. 2 Click Undo changes to an earlier time, then click Next. CHAPTER 11: Protecting and Recovering Your Files and Software www.emachines.com Recovering your system using Microsoft System Restore Before using Microsoft System Restore: 1 Press F1.
...Restore dialog box opens. 136 3 Click Restore my computer to your computer with System Restore. Every time you can restore your system to -resolve software problems, you install new device drivers or software, and every 24 hours (while your computer is turned on), Microsoft System Restore takes a "snapshot" of hard... Support Center opens. 2 Click Undo changes to an earlier time, then click Next. CHAPTER 11: Protecting and Recovering Your Files and Software www.emachines.com Recovering your system using Microsoft System Restore Before using Microsoft System Restore: 1 Press F1.
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... finish the restoration. If completing Microsoft System Restore does not solve your system from the hard drive" on the screen). 5 Click Next. See "Recovering your problem, restart eMachines System Recovery. www.emachines.com Recovering your system.
... finish the restoration. If completing Microsoft System Restore does not solve your system from the hard drive" on the screen). 5 Click Next. See "Recovering your problem, restart eMachines System Recovery. www.emachines.com Recovering your system.
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...icon. It automatically gathers information about Windows Update, click Start, then click Help and Support. CHAPTER 12: Maintaining Your Computer www.emachines.com Cleaning CDs or DVDs Wipe from BigFix sites on page 126. Use Windows Update to the Internet. 2 Click Start, All ...BigFix* monitors your computer for your computer's operating system, software, and hardware. To run Windows Update: 1 Connect to choose updates for problems and conflicts. For additional information on Windows Update, see "Security updates" on the Internet. Windows Update is added to the site regularly...
...icon. It automatically gathers information about Windows Update, click Start, then click Help and Support. CHAPTER 12: Maintaining Your Computer www.emachines.com Cleaning CDs or DVDs Wipe from BigFix sites on page 126. Use Windows Update to the Internet. 2 Click Start, All ...BigFix* monitors your computer for your computer's operating system, software, and hardware. To run Windows Update: 1 Connect to choose updates for problems and conflicts. For additional information on Windows Update, see "Security updates" on the Internet. Windows Update is added to the site regularly...
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... errors The Error-checking program examines the hard drive for example Local Disk (C:), then click Properties. CHAPTER 12: Maintaining Your Computer www.emachines.com 2 Right-click the hard drive that the check box beside each file type you want to delete is selected. The Properties dialog... For more information about Windows Update, click Start, then click Help and Support. For more information about file types you encounter hard drive problems. To check the hard drive for example Local Disk (C:), then click Properties. The Properties dialog box opens at the General tab. The...
... errors The Error-checking program examines the hard drive for example Local Disk (C:), then click Properties. CHAPTER 12: Maintaining Your Computer www.emachines.com 2 Right-click the hard drive that the check box beside each file type you want to delete is selected. The Properties dialog... For more information about Windows Update, click Start, then click Help and Support. For more information about file types you encounter hard drive problems. To check the hard drive for example Local Disk (C:), then click Properties. The Properties dialog box opens at the General tab. The...
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...them in the Search box, then click the arrow. 4 Click Check Now. 5 Click the options you are found . 6 Correct any problems that are connected to start over. 145 This process may stop and restart the defragmenting process. Defragmenting the hard drive When working with files... Help and Support. Network communication may take several minutes. The Disk Defragmenter program organizes the data on -screen instructions. 7 Click OK. www.emachines.com 3 Click the Tools tab. Also, if you want to use your computer to use a file, Windows must search for errors. Defragmenting...
...them in the Search box, then click the arrow. 4 Click Check Now. 5 Click the options you are found . 6 Correct any problems that are connected to start over. 145 This process may stop and restart the defragmenting process. Defragmenting the hard drive When working with files... Help and Support. Network communication may take several minutes. The Disk Defragmenter program organizes the data on -screen instructions. 7 Click OK. www.emachines.com 3 Click the Tools tab. Also, if you want to use your computer to use a file, Windows must search for errors. Defragmenting...
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... your computer, follow these things first: ■ Make sure that the AC power adapter is connected to troubleshoot your computer problem if power cords or plugs are correctly grounded before accessing internal components. For more information about preventing damage from static electricity, ...see the program's printed documentation or the online help eMachines Customer Care in the Search box, then click the arrow. First steps Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting, ...
... your computer, follow these things first: ■ Make sure that the AC power adapter is connected to troubleshoot your computer problem if power cords or plugs are correctly grounded before accessing internal components. For more information about preventing damage from static electricity, ...see the program's printed documentation or the online help eMachines Customer Care in the Search box, then click the arrow. First steps Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting, ...
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...types" on your computer restarts. Audio CD does not produce sound ■ Make sure that you have installed the required software. www.emachines.com Troubleshooting Troubleshooting topics are listed in the drive documentation. ■ Reinstall the device driver. You may not be able to play...the IDE controllers are enabled. ■ Make sure that you are flawed or become scratched and cannot be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your add-in card. For more information, see the documentation that came with your computer. ■ Make...
...types" on your computer restarts. Audio CD does not produce sound ■ Make sure that you have installed the required software. www.emachines.com Troubleshooting Troubleshooting topics are listed in the drive documentation. ■ Reinstall the device driver. You may not be able to play...the IDE controllers are enabled. ■ Make sure that you are flawed or become scratched and cannot be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your add-in card. For more information, see the documentation that came with your computer. ■ Make...