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... information, troubleshooters, and automated support. Help and Support opens. eMachines Web site eMachines Web site eMachines' online support is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week and provides the most current drivers, product specifications, and information about Windows and to answer questions about your eMachines computer. Use Help and Support to help you quickly...
... information, troubleshooters, and automated support. Help and Support opens. eMachines Web site eMachines Web site eMachines' online support is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week and provides the most current drivers, product specifications, and information about Windows and to answer questions about your eMachines computer. Use Help and Support to help you quickly...
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... recognize a disc or the CD or DVD drive ■ Make sure that the drive is facing up, then try again. ■ Try a different disc. www.eMachines.com 57 For more information, see "Cleaning CDs or DVDs" on your computer. ■ Clean the disc. For more information, see the documentation that you... required software. Occasionally discs are flawed or become scratched and cannot be read by following the instructions in the drive documentation. ■ Reinstall the device driver.
... recognize a disc or the CD or DVD drive ■ Make sure that the drive is facing up, then try again. ■ Try a different disc. www.eMachines.com 57 For more information, see "Cleaning CDs or DVDs" on your computer. ■ Clean the disc. For more information, see the documentation that you... required software. Occasionally discs are flawed or become scratched and cannot be read by following the instructions in the drive documentation. ■ Reinstall the device driver.
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... down and restart your computer. ■ Clean the disc. For more information, see "Identifying drive types" on page 44. ■ Reinstall the device driver. ■ Make sure that help control DVD title exports and help reduce illegal disc distribution. A DVD movie will not play these CDs on your computer...software. If the DVD movie does not play a DVD, the disc's regional code and your DVD drive's regional code may not match. 58 www.eMachines.com For more information, see "Cleaning CDs or DVDs" on your DVD drive is 4. For more information, see "Cleaning CDs or DVDs" on...
... down and restart your computer. ■ Clean the disc. For more information, see "Identifying drive types" on page 44. ■ Reinstall the device driver. ■ Make sure that help control DVD title exports and help reduce illegal disc distribution. A DVD movie will not play these CDs on your computer...software. If the DVD movie does not play a DVD, the disc's regional code and your DVD drive's regional code may not match. 58 www.eMachines.com For more information, see "Cleaning CDs or DVDs" on your DVD drive is 4. For more information, see "Cleaning CDs or DVDs" on...
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... is set up correctly. Press each key to loosen a key that a key is plugged in the keyboard, turn it upside down to drain it . www.eMachines.com 63 Clean the keyboard and turn off your computer and unplug the keyboard. Keyboard The keyboard does not work after it dries, you may... lint trapped under the keys. ■ Try a keyboard that you know works to make sure that the keyboard port works. ■ Reinstall the keyboard device driver. Liquid spilled in the keyboard If you spilled liquid in correctly.
... is set up correctly. Press each key to loosen a key that a key is plugged in the keyboard, turn it upside down to drain it . www.eMachines.com 63 Clean the keyboard and turn off your computer and unplug the keyboard. Keyboard The keyboard does not work after it dries, you may... lint trapped under the keys. ■ Try a keyboard that you know works to make sure that the keyboard port works. ■ Reinstall the keyboard device driver. Liquid spilled in the keyboard If you spilled liquid in correctly.
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...colors and greater luminescence. Why is not positioned too close to pass through the screen for bent or damaged pins. ■ Reinstall the device driver. ■ Connect a monitor that the monitor is plugged in the Search box , then click the arrow. These wires are not placed ... computer. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Monitor The screen resolution is dim or difficult to read ■ Adjust the brightness and contrast controls. 68 www.eMachines.com The computer is running but there is no picture ■ Make sure that you know works to your monitor's documentation. For more ...
...colors and greater luminescence. Why is not positioned too close to pass through the screen for bent or damaged pins. ■ Reinstall the device driver. ■ Connect a monitor that the monitor is plugged in the Search box , then click the arrow. These wires are not placed ... computer. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Monitor The screen resolution is dim or difficult to read ■ Adjust the brightness and contrast controls. 68 www.eMachines.com The computer is running but there is no picture ■ Make sure that you know works to your monitor's documentation. For more ...
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...that you have selected it in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click/Double-click the Printers and Faxes icon. www.eMachines.com 71 Help and Support For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Troubleshooting ■ Check ...the cable for instructions on installing the printer driver. If your Control Panel is in the printer setup. To make sure that the printer is not set a default printer: 1 Click...
...that you have selected it in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click/Double-click the Printers and Faxes icon. www.eMachines.com 71 Help and Support For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Troubleshooting ■ Check ...the cable for instructions on installing the printer driver. If your Control Panel is in the printer setup. To make sure that the printer is not set a default printer: 1 Click...
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Contents www.emachines.com Working with files and folders 29 Viewing drives 29 Creating folders 30 Copying and moving files and folders 31 Deleting files and folders 31 ... Checking your e-mail 47 Chapter 6: Networking Your Computer 49 Introduction to Networking 50 Using a router 50 Creating an Ethernet network 52 Installing Ethernet cards and drivers 52 Making sure your broadband connection works 52 Naming the computers and the workgroup 52 Configuring the TCP/IP protocol 53 Setting up an Ethernet...
Contents www.emachines.com Working with files and folders 29 Viewing drives 29 Creating folders 30 Copying and moving files and folders 31 Deleting files and folders 31 ... Checking your e-mail 47 Chapter 6: Networking Your Computer 49 Introduction to Networking 50 Using a router 50 Creating an Ethernet network 52 Installing Ethernet cards and drivers 52 Making sure your broadband connection works 52 Naming the computers and the workgroup 52 Configuring the TCP/IP protocol 53 Setting up an Ethernet...
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Contents www.emachines.com Advanced multimedia software features 105 Recording audio 105 Chapter 9: Customizing Your Computer 107 Adjusting the screen and desktop settings 108 Adjusting the color depth ... Windows Update 126 BigFix 128 Chapter 11: Protecting and Recovering Your Files and Software 129 System recovery options 130 Copying driver and application recovery files 130 Creating recovery discs 131 Copying driver and application recovery files to a network 132 Creating discs from recovery files on a network 133 Recovering your system 134 Recovering...
Contents www.emachines.com Advanced multimedia software features 105 Recording audio 105 Chapter 9: Customizing Your Computer 107 Adjusting the screen and desktop settings 108 Adjusting the color depth ... Windows Update 126 BigFix 128 Chapter 11: Protecting and Recovering Your Files and Software 129 System recovery options 130 Copying driver and application recovery files 130 Creating recovery discs 131 Copying driver and application recovery files to a network 132 Creating discs from recovery files on a network 133 Recovering your system 134 Recovering...
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.... to provide best-of us at www.emachines.com/support. 2 Visit the eMachines Web support site at eMachines. Each and every eMachines computer uses the latest technology and passes the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about your new eMachines computer for purchasing our computer! eMachines stands behind our value proposition to make sure...
.... to provide best-of us at www.emachines.com/support. 2 Visit the eMachines Web support site at eMachines. Each and every eMachines computer uses the latest technology and passes the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about your new eMachines computer for purchasing our computer! eMachines stands behind our value proposition to make sure...
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... cards for your network, you do not have for any required drivers. To identify this computer on your computer: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. CHAPTER 6: Networking Your Computer www.emachines.com Determining if an Ethernet device is already installed on your computer...instructions on installing the card and any specific instructions they have Ethernet already installed. Creating an Ethernet network Installing Ethernet cards and drivers After you are using your Control Panel is in Category View, click Performance and Maintenance. Before you begin setting up a...
... cards for your network, you do not have for any required drivers. To identify this computer on your computer: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. CHAPTER 6: Networking Your Computer www.emachines.com Determining if an Ethernet device is already installed on your computer...instructions on installing the card and any specific instructions they have Ethernet already installed. Creating an Ethernet network Installing Ethernet cards and drivers After you are using your Control Panel is in Category View, click Performance and Maintenance. Before you begin setting up a...
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...shared, you can access them as though they were attached directly to your printer to install the printer drivers on each computer must have the shared printer's drivers installed. Follow the instructions included with your computer. Then you can: ■ View a network ... contents of that drive will be available to everyone on your Internet connection, drives, and printers. CHAPTER 6: Networking Your Computer www.emachines.com ■ Refer to your router's or access point's troubleshooting information ■ Contact your Internet service provider Sharing resources With a...
...shared, you can access them as though they were attached directly to your printer to install the printer drivers on each computer must have the shared printer's drivers installed. Follow the instructions included with your computer. Then you can: ■ View a network ... contents of that drive will be available to everyone on your Internet connection, drives, and printers. CHAPTER 6: Networking Your Computer www.emachines.com ■ Refer to your router's or access point's troubleshooting information ■ Contact your Internet service provider Sharing resources With a...
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... folder where you are sending the file from the manufacturer's Web site. Printing files across the network Important Before you can obtain the printer driver and installation instructions from the CD that contains the file you want to print. 2 Click File, then click Print. 3 Click the arrow... button to open the printer name list, then click the network printer. 4 Click OK. 61 www.emachines.com Using the network Opening files across the network To open files across the network: 1 Click Start, then click My Computer. Copying files across the...
... folder where you are sending the file from the manufacturer's Web site. Printing files across the network Important Before you can obtain the printer driver and installation instructions from the CD that contains the file you want to print. 2 Click File, then click Print. 3 Click the arrow... button to open the printer name list, then click the network printer. 4 Click OK. 61 www.emachines.com Using the network Opening files across the network To open files across the network: 1 Click Start, then click My Computer. Copying files across the...
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Windows recognizes the new hardware and searches for its driver. www.emachines.com Using a second monitor Using a second monitor Important The dialog boxes shown in this section are examples only and may need to your computer. Tips & ... it must have two video connections), you can connect an additional monitor or projector to install the driver from the disc supplied by the manufacturer or download the driver from the manufacturer's Web site. 5 After the driver is installed, right-click any empty space on your computer. You may not represent the actual...
Windows recognizes the new hardware and searches for its driver. www.emachines.com Using a second monitor Using a second monitor Important The dialog boxes shown in this section are examples only and may need to your computer. Tips & ... it must have two video connections), you can connect an additional monitor or projector to install the driver from the disc supplied by the manufacturer or download the driver from the manufacturer's Web site. 5 After the driver is installed, right-click any empty space on your computer. You may not represent the actual...
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... to bypass the security features built into Windows XP, Microsoft creates a high-priority Windows update to download high-priority, Windows software, and hardware driver updates. These updates include security updates. 126 You should update Windows regularly to keep Windows XP and your computer secure. ■ Express-Click ...Express to download high-priority updates. 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.
... to bypass the security features built into Windows XP, Microsoft creates a high-priority Windows update to download high-priority, Windows software, and hardware driver updates. These updates include security updates. 126 You should update Windows regularly to keep Windows XP and your computer secure. ■ Express-Click ...Express to download high-priority updates. 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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...immediately create the recovery discs (recommended), or you may need to reinstall specific software, such as you get your new eMachines system. ■ "Copying driver and application recovery files" on page 130 tells you need to completely restore your system, including Windows XP, device... 130 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 recover your device drivers and software that came pre-installed on page 136 describes how to...
...immediately create the recovery discs (recommended), or you may need to reinstall specific software, such as you get your new eMachines system. ■ "Copying driver and application recovery files" on page 130 tells you need to completely restore your system, including Windows XP, device... 130 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 recover your device drivers and software that came pre-installed on page 136 describes how to...
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...-R and not CD-RW discs. www.emachines.com Copying driver and application recovery files Creating recovery discs Important If you want to use driver and application recovery discs to restore device drivers or programs. You can create an unlimited number of driver and application recovery disc sets. Before you... need either several CD-R discs or one DVD-R or DVD+R disc. 2 Click Start, All Programs, System Recovery, then click Create My Drivers-Applications CD(s). If your computer has a recordable drive. You can use . 131 The Recovery CD/DVD Creator dialog box opens. 4 Click Start...
...-R and not CD-RW discs. www.emachines.com Copying driver and application recovery files Creating recovery discs Important If you want to use driver and application recovery discs to restore device drivers or programs. You can create an unlimited number of driver and application recovery disc sets. Before you... need either several CD-R discs or one DVD-R or DVD+R disc. 2 Click Start, All Programs, System Recovery, then click Create My Drivers-Applications CD(s). If your computer has a recordable drive. You can use . 131 The Recovery CD/DVD Creator dialog box opens. 4 Click Start...
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.... 10 Store the discs in a safe place for future use the marker to label each disc "eMachines Driver and Application Recovery." CHAPTER 11: Protecting and Recovering Your Files and Software www.emachines.com 6 Make sure you can burn unlimited sets of driver and application recovery discs from a different computer that has a recordable drive. Copying...
.... 10 Store the discs in a safe place for future use the marker to label each disc "eMachines Driver and Application Recovery." CHAPTER 11: Protecting and Recovering Your Files and Software www.emachines.com 6 Make sure you can burn unlimited sets of driver and application recovery discs from a different computer that has a recordable drive. Copying...
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...are recording to DVDs, make sure that they are for. If the ISO filenames start with CD, you will need one blank disc for an eMachines T2862 in a folder that indicates which computer the files are DVD-R or DVD+R discs, not DVD-RW or DVD+RW discs. The program ... recovery files to CDs, make sure that you see "Creating discs from recovery files stored on page 133. You need blank CDs. www.emachines.com Copying driver and application recovery files 2 Click Create ISO, then find the network location you specified. If the ISO filenames start with DVD, you will...
...are recording to DVDs, make sure that they are for. If the ISO filenames start with CD, you will need one blank disc for an eMachines T2862 in a folder that indicates which computer the files are DVD-R or DVD+R discs, not DVD-RW or DVD+RW discs. The program ... recovery files to CDs, make sure that you see "Creating discs from recovery files stored on page 133. You need blank CDs. www.emachines.com Copying driver and application recovery files 2 Click Create ISO, then find the network location you specified. If the ISO filenames start with DVD, you will...
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... of recovery discs to restore your hard drive has failed and you cannot restore the software from the hard drive, contact eMachines Customer Care for help , you can restore specific drivers and programs from the drive, use a blank DVD+R or DVD-R disc. 3 Click Start, then click My Computer. 4...and you need to recover your system, you remove each disc from a set of recovery discs, roll back your system to label each disc "eMachines Driver and Application Recovery." OR - ■ To reinstall everything from the hard drive" on page 137. 134 CHAPTER 11: Protecting and Recovering Your ...
... of recovery discs to restore your hard drive has failed and you cannot restore the software from the hard drive, contact eMachines Customer Care for help , you can restore specific drivers and programs from the drive, use a blank DVD+R or DVD-R disc. 3 Click Start, then click My Computer. 4...and you need to recover your system, you remove each disc from a set of recovery discs, roll back your system to label each disc "eMachines Driver and Application Recovery." OR - ■ To reinstall everything from the hard drive" on page 137. 134 CHAPTER 11: Protecting and Recovering Your ...
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... is finished, a message asks you if you want to exit. 5 Store the discs in "Recovering your system using either the Start menu or a driver and application recovery disc that did not come pre-installed on your system, you need to recover software that you have created. If you need... to follow the directions in a safe place for installation. www.emachines.com Recovering your system Recovering specific files and software You can recover specific files using Microsoft System Restore" on page 136. 135
... is finished, a message asks you if you want to exit. 5 Store the discs in "Recovering your system using either the Start menu or a driver and application recovery disc that did not come pre-installed on your system, you need to recover software that you have created. If you need... to follow the directions in a safe place for installation. www.emachines.com Recovering your system Recovering specific files and software You can recover specific files using Microsoft System Restore" on page 136. 135