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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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... cannot run your computer long enough to 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. If you have a cable modem, use a surge protector...
... cannot run your computer long enough to 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. If you have a cable modem, use a surge protector...
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.... • If an error occurs 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 you use a power strip or surge...is not full. • If an error message appears on the screen, write down the exact message. 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. •...
.... • If an error occurs 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 you use a power strip or surge...is not full. • If an error message appears on the screen, write down the exact message. 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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... CTRL+ALT+DEL to restart your computer. • If your files to backup media, then delete them from the hard drive. To fix hard drive problems, run the Error checking program. The hard drive cannot be accessed, or you may be lost when you empty the Recycle Bin. • Save your...
... CTRL+ALT+DEL to restart your computer. • If your files to backup media, then delete them from the hard drive. To fix hard drive problems, run the Error checking program. The hard drive cannot be accessed, or you may be lost when you empty the Recycle Bin. • Save your...
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... • Your hard drive may have been made correctly. • Make sure that the modem cable is set up correctly. If you do not have a problem with your setup poster to make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack.
... • Your hard drive may have been made correctly. • Make sure that the modem cable is set up correctly. If you do not have a problem with your setup poster to make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack.
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... your ISP is set up correctly. Chapter 3: Troubleshooting You see an "Unable to locate host" message and are unable to browse the Internet • This problem can affect Internet performance: • The condition of the telephone lines in your residence or at your local telephone service • The condition of the...
... your ISP is set up correctly. Chapter 3: Troubleshooting You see an "Unable to locate host" message and are unable to browse the Internet • This problem can affect Internet performance: • The condition of the telephone lines in your residence or at your local telephone service • The condition of the...
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... free from corrosion and all screws in the Search box, then press ENTER. • Disconnect any answering machine, fax machine, or printer that is a common problem that you are secure. Make sure that makes a difference. Wiggle the modem cable to the line using a digital, rollover, or PBX line. The faster the...
... free from corrosion and all screws in the Search box, then press ENTER. • Disconnect any answering machine, fax machine, or printer that is a common problem that you are secure. Make sure that makes a difference. Wiggle the modem cable to the line using a digital, rollover, or PBX line. The faster the...
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... Current FCC regulations restrict actual data transfer rates over public telephone lines to the Internet • The ISP may lower the speed even further. The problem may be having technical difficulties. The telephone line may not support 48K uploads. If your ISP for technical support. • See if the modem works...
... Current FCC regulations restrict actual data transfer rates over public telephone lines to the Internet • The ISP may lower the speed even further. The problem may be having technical difficulties. The telephone line may not support 48K uploads. If your ISP for technical support. • See if the modem works...
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... LED should be lit. • Adjust the brightness and contrast controls to another modem is in the Search box, then press ENTER. You may cause problems with your computer.
... LED should be lit. • Adjust the brightness and contrast controls to another modem is in the Search box, then press ENTER. You may cause problems with your computer.
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... scratched and cannot be read by the disc drive. • If you have a DVD drive. • Your computer may not be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your computer. • Some music CDs have copy protection software. Make sure that the optical sensor is clean and free of...
... scratched and cannot be read by the disc drive. • If you have a DVD drive. • Your computer may not be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your computer. • Some music CDs have copy protection software. Make sure that the optical sensor is clean and free of...
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... everything you can use these discs later for recovering your system from significant hardware and software problems. For instructions, see "Returning your system: 1 Create recovery discs as soon as possible. eMachines provides everything was working correctly, the problem may also involve reinstalling some time to its factory condition" on page 47. 44 To...
... everything you can use these discs later for recovering your system from significant hardware and software problems. For instructions, see "Returning your system: 1 Create recovery discs as soon as possible. eMachines provides everything was working correctly, the problem may also involve reinstalling some time to its factory condition" on page 47. 44 To...
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... Management. Important We recommend that are required, insert a new disc when prompted, then click OK. eMachines Recovery Management opens. 2 To create recovery discs for only the factory-loaded software and drivers, click Create driver and application backup disc. OR To ...you can watch its 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 Windows operating system and...
... Management. Important We recommend that are required, insert a new disc when prompted, then click OK. eMachines Recovery Management opens. 2 To create recovery discs for only the factory-loaded software and drivers, click Create driver and application backup disc. OR To ...you can watch its 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 Windows operating system and...
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..., see "Recovering from within Windows OS To reinstall Windows OS and all files on your hard drive. 47 eMachines Recovery Management opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Restore system to factory default. The Confirm Restoration ...that the operating system will erase all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, eMachines, then click eMachines Recovery Management. If you can access important files on your hard drive, back them up now. •...to its factory condition In case your computer experiences problems that were pre-installed on page 48.
..., see "Recovering from within Windows OS To reinstall Windows OS and all files on your hard drive. 47 eMachines Recovery Management opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Restore system to factory default. The Confirm Restoration ...that the operating system will erase all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, eMachines, then click eMachines Recovery Management. If you can access important files on your hard drive, back them up now. •...to its factory condition In case your computer experiences problems that were pre-installed on page 48.
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... connected correctly to a grounded AC power outlet that you have "how to complete the recovery. 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 If you use a surge protector, make... sure that is turned on -screen prompts to " questions about using a program, see the manufacturer's documentation and technical support resources. • If you have a technical problem with it is supplying power.
... connected correctly to a grounded AC power outlet that you have "how to complete the recovery. 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 If you use a surge protector, make... sure that is turned on -screen prompts to " questions about using a program, see the manufacturer's documentation and technical support resources. • If you have a technical problem with it is supplying power.
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...Chapter 3: Troubleshooting • See the troubleshooting section of your hardware or software. In many cases, additional product information and online documentation for eMachines-supplied hardware can be found in the Search box, then press ENTER. 50 The technician may have taken. • Make sure that... came with a detailed description of your problem, including the exact text of any error messages, and the steps you have how-to information about using your eMachines-supplied hardware or software, see the following resources: • The printed or...
...Chapter 3: Troubleshooting • See the troubleshooting section of your hardware or software. In many cases, additional product information and online documentation for eMachines-supplied hardware can be found in the Search box, then press ENTER. 50 The technician may have taken. • Make sure that... came with a detailed description of your problem, including the exact text of any error messages, and the steps you have how-to information about using your eMachines-supplied hardware or software, see the following resources: • The printed or...
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...; If you have checked and applied the troubleshooting tips discussed in the "Frequently asked questions" section on page 16 • If your problem is not operating normally • If a computer problem persists even after you want to replace or upgrade any of an optical mouse, refer to contact a service technician • If...
...; If you have checked and applied the troubleshooting tips discussed in the "Frequently asked questions" section on page 16 • If your problem is not operating normally • If a computer problem persists even after you want to replace or upgrade any of an optical mouse, refer to contact a service technician • If...