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... 3 Back 4 Chapter 2: Setting Up and Getting Started 7 Working safely and comfortably 8 Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain 8 Preparing power connections 9 Protecting from power source problems 9 Checking the voltage selection 10 Connecting to a broadband modem or network . . 11 Connecting a dial-up modem 11 Using the World Wide Web 12 Connecting to...
... 3 Back 4 Chapter 2: Setting Up and Getting Started 7 Working safely and comfortably 8 Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain 8 Preparing power connections 9 Protecting from power source problems 9 Checking the voltage selection 10 Connecting to a broadband modem or network . . 11 Connecting a dial-up modem 11 Using the World Wide Web 12 Connecting to...
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... an extended period of electricity coming into your computer by connecting them 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. During an electrical storm, unplug both the power...
... an extended period of electricity coming into your computer by connecting them 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. During an electrical storm, unplug both the power...
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... help . Type troubleshooting in a program, see the program's printed documentation or the online help Customer Care in diagnosing and fixing the problem. • If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you performed and make sure that your computer and an... order. 26 Help For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Chapter 3: Troubleshooting First steps If you have problems with your computer, try these things first: • Make sure that the power cord is connected to your hard drive is turned on....
... help . Type troubleshooting in a program, see the program's printed documentation or the online help Customer Care in diagnosing and fixing the problem. • If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you performed and make sure that your computer and an... order. 26 Help For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Chapter 3: Troubleshooting First steps If you have problems with your computer, try these things first: • Make sure that the power cord is connected to your hard drive is turned on....
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To fix hard drive problems, run the Error checking program. You see a "General failure reading drive C" error message • Restart your computer. • Press CTRL+ALT+DEL to restart your ...
To fix hard drive problems, run the Error checking program. You see a "General failure reading drive C" error message • Restart your computer. • Press CTRL+ALT+DEL to restart your ...
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...-up correctly. See your setup poster to the Internet • If you do not have been made correctly. • Make sure that the connections have a problem with your modem. You see a "Non-system disk" or "disk error" error message • Your hard drive may have been made correctly. - You cannot connect...
...-up correctly. See your setup poster to the Internet • If you do not have been made correctly. • Make sure that the connections have a problem with your modem. You see a "Non-system disk" or "disk error" error message • Your hard drive may have been made correctly. - You cannot connect...
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... to which you connect and the number of users accessing those computers • The complexity of the Internet computers to browse the Internet • This problem can occur when you have typed a URL (Web address) incorrectly, you have not received any mail • Click the receive button in your e-mail program...
... to which you connect and the number of users accessing those computers • The complexity of the Internet computers to browse the Internet • This problem can occur when you have typed a URL (Web address) incorrectly, you have not received any mail • Click the receive button in your e-mail program...
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... can also call your modem. • Check for line noise. Listen to the same telephone line as the modem. • Make sure that is a common problem that can cause the modem to see if that makes a difference. Make sure that the connectors are free from corrosion and all screws in the...
... can also call your modem. • Check for line noise. Listen to the same telephone line as the modem. • Make sure that is a common problem that can cause the modem to see if that makes a difference. Make sure that the connectors are free from corrosion and all screws in the...
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... to 48K. Other factors, such as line noise, telephone service provider equipment, or ISP limitations, may be too noisy. You cannot connect to 53K. The problem may be having technical difficulties. Your 56K modem does not connect at which you have a 56K modem • Current fax technology only supports a maximum send...
... to 48K. Other factors, such as line noise, telephone service provider equipment, or ISP limitations, may be too noisy. You cannot connect to 53K. The problem may be having technical difficulties. Your 56K modem does not connect at which you have a 56K modem • Current fax technology only supports a maximum send...
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You may cause problems with your computer. The computer is running but there is no picture • Make sure that the monitor is plugged in and turned on , the ...
You may cause problems with your computer. The computer is running but there is no picture • Make sure that the monitor is plugged in and turned on , the ...
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... DVD drive • Make sure that the optical sensor is unique. Occasionally discs are flawed or become scratched and cannot be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your company computer department or network administrator for help.
... DVD drive • Make sure that the optical sensor is unique. Occasionally discs are flawed or become scratched and cannot be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your company computer department or network administrator for help.
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...it. If reinstalling software or drivers does not help, then the problem may be solved by following the information in "Troubleshooting" on page 45. 2 Perform minor fixes. eMachines provides everything was working correctly, the problem may be solved by reinstalling the software or the device drivers.... You can . If nothing else has solved the problem and you should create a set of recovery discs as...
...it. If reinstalling software or drivers does not help, then the problem may be solved by following the information in "Troubleshooting" on page 45. 2 Perform minor fixes. eMachines provides everything was working correctly, the problem may be solved by reinstalling the software or the device drivers.... You can . If nothing else has solved the problem and you should create a set of recovery discs as...
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...factory default disc. - Important Write a unique, descriptive label on the screen. To create recovery discs: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, eMachines, then click eMachines Recovery Management. Important We recommend that are required, insert a new disc when prompted, then click OK. When the disc finishes recording, the ... progress on each type of recovery disc as soon as "Windows Recovery Disc 1 of 2." Creating recovery discs If your computer experiences problems that you create each disc, such as possible. 3 Insert a blank disc into the drive indicated in the Burn to reinstall the...
...factory default disc. - Important Write a unique, descriptive label on the screen. To create recovery discs: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, eMachines, then click eMachines Recovery Management. Important We recommend that are required, insert a new disc when prompted, then click OK. When the disc finishes recording, the ... progress on each type of recovery disc as soon as "Windows Recovery Disc 1 of 2." Creating recovery discs If your computer experiences problems that you create each disc, such as possible. 3 Insert a blank disc into the drive indicated in the Burn to reinstall the...
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...hard drive. 47 Caution This complete recovery deletes everything to return your system to its factory condition In case your computer experiences problems that are not recoverable by other methods, you may need to reinstall everything on page 48. • If you cannot run... during startup" on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, eMachines, then click eMachines Recovery Management. The Confirm Restoration dialog box opens. 3 Click Yes, then click Start. Returning your system to its factory condition. Recovering...
...hard drive. 47 Caution This complete recovery deletes everything to return your system to its factory condition In case your computer experiences problems that are not recoverable by other methods, you may need to reinstall everything on page 48. • If you cannot run... during startup" on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, eMachines, then click eMachines Recovery Management. The Confirm Restoration dialog box opens. 3 Click Yes, then click Start. Returning your system to its factory condition. Recovering...
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...; If you have recently installed hardware or software, make sure that it . If you did not purchase the hardware or software from eMachines, see : • Online Help • Printed documentation • The Microsoft Windows documentation • The software publisher's Web site... 49 Telephone support Before calling Customer Care If you have a technical problem with it is supplying power. 4 Insert the second recovery disc when prompted, then follow these recommendations before contacting Customer Care: ...
...; If you have recently installed hardware or software, make sure that it . If you did not purchase the hardware or software from eMachines, see : • Online Help • Printed documentation • The Microsoft Windows documentation • The software publisher's Web site... 49 Telephone support Before calling Customer Care If you have a technical problem with it is supplying power. 4 Insert the second recovery disc when prompted, then follow these recommendations before contacting Customer Care: ...
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Liquid has been spilled into your problem, including the exact text of your call. Self-help If you follow troubleshooting steps. Warning To avoid bodily injury, do not attempt to information about using your eMachines-supplied hardware or software, see the following resources: • The... troubleshooting section of your computer - Power cords or plugs are damaged - In many cases, additional product information and online documentation for eMachines-supplied hardware can be found in the Search box, then press ENTER. 50 Help For more how-to troubleshoot your hardware or software...
Liquid has been spilled into your problem, including the exact text of your call. Self-help If you follow troubleshooting steps. Warning To avoid bodily injury, do not attempt to information about using your eMachines-supplied hardware or software, see the following resources: • The... troubleshooting section of your computer - Power cords or plugs are damaged - In many cases, additional product information and online documentation for eMachines-supplied hardware can be found in the Search box, then press ENTER. 50 Help For more how-to troubleshoot your hardware or software...
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... dropped and damaged the computer • If liquid has been spilled into the computer • If the computer is not operating normally • If a computer problem persists even after you have checked and applied the troubleshooting tips discussed in the "Frequently asked questions" section on page 16 • If you keep..., refer to the documentation that you want to contact the service centers available in the "Frequently asked questions" section on page 16 • If your problem is not listed in your area. 53
... dropped and damaged the computer • If liquid has been spilled into the computer • If the computer is not operating normally • If a computer problem persists even after you have checked and applied the troubleshooting tips discussed in the "Frequently asked questions" section on page 16 • If you keep..., refer to the documentation that you want to contact the service centers available in the "Frequently asked questions" section on page 16 • If your problem is not listed in your area. 53
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... and/or Bluetooth modules). Appendix A: Regulations and safety notices device. Laser compliance statement The CD or DVD drive used with such devices. 56 Should such problems occur, the user should NOT contact the telecom Fault Service. 8 This equipment may not provide for emergency use . General This product complies with wireless LAN...
... and/or Bluetooth modules). Appendix A: Regulations and safety notices device. Laser compliance statement The CD or DVD drive used with such devices. 56 Should such problems occur, the user should NOT contact the telecom Fault Service. 8 This equipment may not provide for emergency use . General This product complies with wireless LAN...