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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 trying to play a DVD, make sure that the drive is facing up, then try again. • Try a different disc. You ... on page 62. • Restart your computer, then enter the BIOS Setup utility by following the instructions in the drive documentation. • Reinstall the device driver. 75 Audio See "Sound" on page 79. To identify your drive type, see "Cleaning optical discs" on your computer restarts. Occasionally, discs are enabled. •...
www.emachines.com Troubleshooting Troubleshooting topics are trying to play a DVD, make sure that the drive is facing up, then try again. • Try a different disc. You ... on page 62. • Restart your computer, then enter the BIOS Setup utility by following the instructions in the drive documentation. • Reinstall the device driver. 75 Audio See "Sound" on page 79. To identify your drive type, see "Cleaning optical discs" on your computer restarts. Occasionally, discs are enabled. •...
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... the video cable is dim or difficult to your online User Guide. Type the phrase screen resolution in your computer. • Reinstall the device driver. If the display is turned on, the power LED should be lit. • Make sure that you are using an external display: •...online User Guide. The computer is running, but there is not correct • Change the screen resolution from the Display Settings dialog box. www.emachines.com Display The screen resolution is no picture • Adjust the brightness and contrast controls to the center position. • If you know ...
... the video cable is dim or difficult to your online User Guide. Type the phrase screen resolution in your computer. • Reinstall the device driver. If the display is turned on, the power LED should be lit. • Make sure that you are using an external display: •...online User Guide. The computer is running, but there is not correct • Change the screen resolution from the Display Settings dialog box. www.emachines.com Display The screen resolution is no picture • Adjust the brightness and contrast controls to the center position. • If you know ...
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...Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound, then click the Printers category. See the printer documentation for instructions for instructions on installing the printer driver. Type the phrase printer troubleshooter in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 93 To make sure that came with your printer for adding ...the printer. • If you print large files or many files at one time, you may want to add additional memory to work offline. www.emachines.com 3 Right-click the printer you want to press after adding paper. You see a "Printer queue is online. See the guide that the ...
...Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound, then click the Printers category. See the printer documentation for instructions for instructions on installing the printer driver. Type the phrase printer troubleshooter in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 93 To make sure that came with your printer for adding ...the printer. • If you print large files or many files at one time, you may want to add additional memory to work offline. www.emachines.com 3 Right-click the printer you want to press after adding paper. You see a "Printer queue is online. See the guide that the ...
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...connections. • Make sure that mute controls are turned up. Problem solving may also involve re-installing some or all of software and driver recovery discs as soon as possible. For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 29. • If you should create...computer problems by following the information in "Troubleshooting" on page 29. • Make sure that the universal jacks are configured correctly. eMachines provides everything you need to check your system You can solve most conditions. For more information, see "Preparing for additional system recovery ...
...connections. • Make sure that mute controls are turned up. Problem solving may also involve re-installing some or all of software and driver recovery discs as soon as possible. For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 29. • If you should create...computer problems by following the information in "Troubleshooting" on page 29. • Make sure that the universal jacks are configured correctly. eMachines provides everything you need to check your system You can solve most conditions. For more information, see "Preparing for additional system recovery ...
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...your pre-installed software and device drivers using recovery discs, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using recovery discs" on page 98. To recover software and drivers that you created. (Your computer must create the discs) or by using eMachines Recovery Center. 95 If you ...must have stopped working correctly. www.emachines.com • If only...
...your pre-installed software and device drivers using recovery discs, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using recovery discs" on page 98. To recover software and drivers that you created. (Your computer must create the discs) or by using eMachines Recovery Center. 95 If you ...must have stopped working correctly. www.emachines.com • If only...
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...Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Preparing for recovering pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, eMachines Recovery Center, then click eMachines Recovery Center. You should create your hard drive. The eMachines Recovery Center opens. 2 Click Applications and drivers external media, then click Next. dialog box opens. ... recordable disc drive to perform this procedure.) To create discs for software and device driver recovery You can usually recover your pre-installed software and drivers from the Windows DVD or install a new hard drive, you ever re-install Windows...
...Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Preparing for recovering pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, eMachines Recovery Center, then click eMachines Recovery Center. You should create your hard drive. The eMachines Recovery Center opens. 2 Click Applications and drivers external media, then click Next. dialog box opens. ... recordable disc drive to perform this procedure.) To create discs for software and device driver recovery You can usually recover your pre-installed software and drivers from the Windows DVD or install a new hard drive, you ever re-install Windows...
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... computer names the disc Recovery13 for disc 1 of a 3-disc set, Recovery23 for . For instructions, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using recovery discs" on . 6 If multiple discs are completed. www.emachines.com 5 If you have enough blank discs of the specified type, click I have enough discs, choose a different disc type, or...
... computer names the disc Recovery13 for disc 1 of a 3-disc set, Recovery23 for . For instructions, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using recovery discs" on . 6 If multiple discs are completed. www.emachines.com 5 If you have enough blank discs of the specified type, click I have enough discs, choose a different disc type, or...
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... recover software that were pre-installed, click Hardware, then click Device driver recovery. 3 Click the software or driver you want to recover, then click Next. If an AutoPlay dialog box does not appear and eMachines Recovery Center does not start, open Computer and run the file Grc_Vista.... 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 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using recovery discs: 1 Insert a software and driver recovery disc into a CD or DVD...
... recover software that were pre-installed, click Hardware, then click Device driver recovery. 3 Click the software or driver you want to recover, then click Next. If an AutoPlay dialog box does not appear and eMachines Recovery Center does not start, open Computer and run the file Grc_Vista.... 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 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using recovery discs: 1 Insert a software and driver recovery disc into a CD or DVD...
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... Restore Center opens. 99 You can return to one of these restore points to -resolve software problems, you install software or device drivers. Type windows system restore in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Windows automatically creates an additional restore point each day, and...also each time you can also create a restore point manually. For instructions, see "Manually creating a restore point" on page 101. www.emachines.com Using Microsoft System Restore Microsoft System Restore periodically takes "snapshots" of your system running again. In most cases of hard-to get your...
... Restore Center opens. 99 You can return to one of these restore points to -resolve software problems, you install software or device drivers. Type windows system restore in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Windows automatically creates an additional restore point each day, and...also each time you can also create a restore point manually. For instructions, see "Manually creating a restore point" on page 101. www.emachines.com Using Microsoft System Restore Microsoft System Restore periodically takes "snapshots" of your system running again. In most cases of hard-to get your...
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...Recovery window opens. 7 Click Next. 102 Your computer restarts. 2 If you cannot run Windows: a Click (Start), All Programs, eMachines Recovery Center, then click eMachines Recovery Center. If you can still run Windows: a Turn on your hard drive, back them up , repeatedly press F8 until ...to select a Windows user account, click in the Password box and type the user account's password (if any pre-installed software and device drivers. eMachines System Recovery starts, and the System Recovery Options dialog box opens. 4 Select a language and keyboard layout, then click Next. 5 Click ...
...Recovery window opens. 7 Click Next. 102 Your computer restarts. 2 If you cannot run Windows: a Click (Start), All Programs, eMachines Recovery Center, then click eMachines Recovery Center. If you can still run Windows: a Turn on your hard drive, back them up , repeatedly press F8 until ...to select a Windows user account, click in the Password box and type the user account's password (if any pre-installed software and device drivers. eMachines System Recovery starts, and the System Recovery Options dialog box opens. 4 Select a language and keyboard layout, then click Next. 5 Click ...
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... done so). When recovery is finished, the Recovery is recovered, your personal files will delete everything on or restart your computer. 103 www.emachines.com 8 To perform a recovery with data backup (recommended), click Recovery with automatic data backup in Step 8, you must recover your system... recovery without data backup, click Full factory recovery, then click Next. For instructions, see "To create discs for recovering pre-installed software and drivers:" on page 96. 2 Insert the Windows DVD into one of the system recovery. You also need to save. 9 Click Yes, then click...
... done so). When recovery is finished, the Recovery is recovered, your personal files will delete everything on or restart your computer. 103 www.emachines.com 8 To perform a recovery with data backup (recommended), click Recovery with automatic data backup in Step 8, you must recover your system... recovery without data backup, click Full factory recovery, then click Next. For instructions, see "To create discs for recovering pre-installed software and drivers:" on page 96. 2 Insert the Windows DVD into one of the system recovery. You also need to save. 9 Click Yes, then click...
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...a grounded AC outlet that you have recently installed hardware or software, make sure that is completely re-installed, use the software and driver recovery discs you have a technical problem with it. For instructions, see : • Online Help • Printed documentation •...before contacting Customer Care: • Make sure that your computer's pre-installed software and device drivers. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting 3 When the prompt "Press any key to boot from eMachines, see the manufacturer's documentation and technical support resources. • If you use a surge ...
...a grounded AC outlet that you have recently installed hardware or software, make sure that is completely re-installed, use the software and driver recovery discs you have a technical problem with it. For instructions, see : • Online Help • Printed documentation •...before contacting Customer Care: • Make sure that your computer's pre-installed software and device drivers. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting 3 When the prompt "Press any key to boot from eMachines, see the manufacturer's documentation and technical support resources. • If you use a surge ...
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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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... behind our value proposition to our customers-to familiarize yourself with fast, considerate service. 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 help you quickly discover and use the many features of -class service...
... behind our value proposition to our customers-to familiarize yourself with fast, considerate service. 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 help you quickly discover and use the many features of -class service...
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...one . To order wireless Ethernet PCI or PC cards, visit the Accessories Store at www.emachines.com. This means that you have them already installed. Installing wireless cards and drivers After you have determined the type of Network adapters. Establishing your Ethernet network connection Naming the... have a broadband connection already installed, make sure that comes with your ISP. If you do not set up a network. www.emachines.com Determining if a wireless Ethernet device is already installed on your computer To determine if an Ethernet card is not listed, you must...
...one . To order wireless Ethernet PCI or PC cards, visit the Accessories Store at www.emachines.com. This means that you have them already installed. Installing wireless cards and drivers After you have determined the type of Network adapters. Establishing your Ethernet network connection Naming the... have a broadband connection already installed, make sure that comes with your ISP. If you do not set up a network. www.emachines.com Determining if a wireless Ethernet device is already installed on your computer To determine if an Ethernet card is not listed, you must...
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...you want to copy the file to the Bluetooth personal area network. www.emachines.com Copying files across the network To copy 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 copy...a Bluetooth printer: 1 Turn on -screen instructions. These devices may have built-in . To access a Bluetooth-enabled device, you must install the driver for the printer on the computer you are using a desktop computer or if your Bluetooth radio and the Bluetooth printer. 2 Click (Start), Control ...
...you want to copy the file to the Bluetooth personal area network. www.emachines.com Copying files across the network To copy 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 copy...a Bluetooth printer: 1 Turn on -screen instructions. These devices may have built-in . To access a Bluetooth-enabled device, you must install the driver for the printer on the computer you are using a desktop computer or if your Bluetooth radio and the Bluetooth printer. 2 Click (Start), Control ...
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... 3 Plug the projector's or monitor's power cord into the secondary monitor port on your computer, see the setup poster or your computer. www.emachines.com Setting up multiple monitors Important The dialog boxes shown in the Display Settings dialog box, click Identify Monitors. Use the additional desktop space to... deselect the check box for its driver. Shortcut Right-click an empty space on your Windows desktop. You can connect an additional monitor or projector to install the...
... 3 Plug the projector's or monitor's power cord into the secondary monitor port on your computer, see the setup poster or your computer. www.emachines.com Setting up multiple monitors Important The dialog boxes shown in the Display Settings dialog box, click Identify Monitors. Use the additional desktop space to... deselect the check box for its driver. Shortcut Right-click an empty space on your Windows desktop. You can connect an additional monitor or projector to install the...