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... your computer 41 Cleaning the exterior 41 Cleaning the keyboard 42 Cleaning the computer display 42 Cleaning the mouse 42 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 44 Restoring your system 44 Preventing static electricity discharge 45 Opening the case 46 Removing the side panel 46 Removing the front bezel 47 Closing the case... DVD drives 57 Computer 59 Diskette drive 59 DVD drives 60 File management 60 Hard drive 61 Internet 62 Keyboard 63 Memory 64 ii www.eMachines.com
... your computer 41 Cleaning the exterior 41 Cleaning the keyboard 42 Cleaning the computer display 42 Cleaning the mouse 42 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 44 Restoring your system 44 Preventing static electricity discharge 45 Opening the case 46 Removing the side panel 46 Removing the front bezel 47 Closing the case... DVD drives 57 Computer 59 Diskette drive 59 DVD drives 60 File management 60 Hard drive 61 Internet 62 Keyboard 63 Memory 64 ii www.eMachines.com
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...external speakers, turn it . To adjust the overall volume level using hardware controls: ■ If you have to check the disk status runs automatically. www.eMachines.com 21 To close programs that is not responding. 3 Click End Task. 4 Click X in the Search box , then click the arrow. For more..." on the keyboard. Adjusting the volume You can use the mute and volume control buttons on page 22. If closing unresponsive programs does not restore your computer does not respond, turn the knob on again. As a part of the Windows Task Manager dialog box. 5 If your computer ...
...external speakers, turn it . To adjust the overall volume level using hardware controls: ■ If you have to check the disk status runs automatically. www.eMachines.com 21 To close programs that is not responding. 3 Click End Task. 4 Click X in the Search box , then click the arrow. For more..." on the keyboard. Adjusting the volume You can use the mute and volume control buttons on page 22. If closing unresponsive programs does not restore your computer does not respond, turn the knob on again. As a part of the Windows Task Manager dialog box. 5 If your computer ...
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Chapter 5 Maintaining Your Computer • Caring for your computer • Updating Windows • Protecting your computer from viruses • Cleaning your computer • Restoring your system • Opening the computer case • Adding memory and replacing the battery 37
Chapter 5 Maintaining Your Computer • Caring for your computer • Updating Windows • Protecting your computer from viruses • Cleaning your computer • Restoring your system • Opening the computer case • Adding memory and replacing the battery 37
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... that were included with your computer to the original configuration, you can use the backup restore discs or you need to restore your restore discs. 44 www.eMachines.com Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer Cleaning CDs or DVDs Wipe from the center to the edge, not around in the instruction booklet that came with ...
... that were included with your computer to the original configuration, you can use the backup restore discs or you need to restore your restore discs. 44 www.eMachines.com Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer Cleaning CDs or DVDs Wipe from the center to the edge, not around in the instruction booklet that came with ...
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Replacing the system battery 9 Make sure that the positive (+) side of the new battery is facing up, then press the battery into the socket until it snaps into place. 10 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the side panel" on page 48. 11 Reconnect all external cables and the power cord. 12 Turn on your computer. 13 Open the BIOS Setup utility. 14 In the BIOS Setup utility, restore any settings that you wrote down in Step 3. 15 Save all your settings and exit the BIOS Setup utility. www.eMachines.com 53
Replacing the system battery 9 Make sure that the positive (+) side of the new battery is facing up, then press the battery into the socket until it snaps into place. 10 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the side panel" on page 48. 11 Reconnect all external cables and the power cord. 12 Turn on your computer. 13 Open the BIOS Setup utility. 14 In the BIOS Setup utility, restore any settings that you wrote down in Step 3. 15 Save all your settings and exit the BIOS Setup utility. www.eMachines.com 53
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...try restarting your computer. The file is restored to the place where it was deleted while holding down the SHIFT key, the file cannot be restored. Type the keyword System Restore in the Search box , then click the arrow. 60 www.eMachines.com The diskette drive LED is IBM-compatible.... DVD drives See "CD or DVD drives" on , try to restore, then click Restore. File management A file was accidentally ...
...try restarting your computer. The file is restored to the place where it was deleted while holding down the SHIFT key, the file cannot be restored. Type the keyword System Restore in the Search box , then click the arrow. 60 www.eMachines.com The diskette drive LED is IBM-compatible.... DVD drives See "CD or DVD drives" on , try to restore, then click Restore. File management A file was accidentally ...
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Contents www.emachines.com Chapter 9: Customizing Your Computer 97 Adjusting the screen and desktop settings 98 Adjusting the color depth 98 Adjusting the screen resolution 99 Changing the ... 122 Creating discs from recovery files on a network 123 Recovering your system 124 Recovering specific files and software 125 Recovering your system using Microsoft System Restore 126 Recovering your system from the hard drive 127 Chapter 12: Maintaining Your Computer 129 Caring for your computer 130 Setting up a maintenance schedule 130...
Contents www.emachines.com Chapter 9: Customizing Your Computer 97 Adjusting the screen and desktop settings 98 Adjusting the color depth 98 Adjusting the screen resolution 99 Changing the ... 122 Creating discs from recovery files on a network 123 Recovering your system 124 Recovering specific files and software 125 Recovering your system using Microsoft System Restore 126 Recovering your system from the hard drive 127 Chapter 12: Maintaining Your Computer 129 Caring for your computer 130 Setting up a maintenance schedule 130...
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...your computer. As a part of the Windows Task Manager dialog box. 5 If your computer: 1 Press CTRL+ALT+DEL. CHAPTER 3: Using Your Computer www.emachines.com Restarting (rebooting) your computer Important If your computer does not turn off , wait ten seconds, then turn it off , press and hold the power... button for about five seconds, then release it on again. If closing unresponsive programs does not restore your computer to normal operation, you may have to close unresponsive programs and restart your computer does not respond, turn it . When the ...
...your computer. As a part of the Windows Task Manager dialog box. 5 If your computer: 1 Press CTRL+ALT+DEL. CHAPTER 3: Using Your Computer www.emachines.com Restarting (rebooting) your computer Important If your computer does not turn off , wait ten seconds, then turn it off , press and hold the power... button for about five seconds, then release it on again. If closing unresponsive programs does not restore your computer to normal operation, you may have to close unresponsive programs and restart your computer does not respond, turn it . When the ...
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... view the drives on your preferences much like file cabinets because they hold files and folders. Hard drives Diskette drive Disc drive 29 www.emachines.com Working with files and folders You can store these files in folders and copy, move, and delete the information just as you would... reorganize and throw away information in the Search box, then click the arrow. Clicking the maximize button again restores the window to fit the entire computer display. You can organize your files and programs to suit your computer: ■ Click Start, then...
... view the drives on your preferences much like file cabinets because they hold files and folders. Hard drives Diskette drive Disc drive 29 www.emachines.com Working with files and folders You can store these files in folders and copy, move, and delete the information just as you would... reorganize and throw away information in the Search box, then click the arrow. Clicking the maximize button again restores the window to fit the entire computer display. You can organize your files and programs to suit your computer: ■ Click Start, then...
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... bin. 3 Click Yes. For instructions on how to select multiple files and folders, see "Using shortcuts" on page 39. 3 Click File, then click Restore. For instructions on how to select multiple files and folders, see "Using shortcuts" on page 39. To empty the Recycle Bin: 1 Double-click the Recycle... Bin icon on page 33. 2 Click File, then click Delete. www.emachines.com To delete files or folders: 1 In My Computer or Windows Explorer, click the files or folders that you want to delete, see "Searching for...
... bin. 3 Click Yes. For instructions on how to select multiple files and folders, see "Using shortcuts" on page 39. 3 Click File, then click Restore. For instructions on how to select multiple files and folders, see "Using shortcuts" on page 39. To empty the Recycle Bin: 1 Double-click the Recycle... Bin icon on page 33. 2 Click File, then click Delete. www.emachines.com To delete files or folders: 1 In My Computer or Windows Explorer, click the files or folders that you want to delete, see "Searching for...
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..." on using your network to store and create recovery discs, see: ■ "Copying driver and application recovery files to completely restore your system to install specific, factory-installed software and device drivers. eMachines provides everything , including the operating system, so your computer has its original factory settings. ■ "Recovering your system under...
..." on using your network to store and create recovery discs, see: ■ "Copying driver and application recovery files to completely restore your system to install specific, factory-installed software and device drivers. eMachines provides everything , including the operating system, so your computer has its original factory settings. ■ "Recovering your system under...
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.... Depending on page 122. A message tells you the number of blank discs that they are CD-R and not CD-RW discs. www.emachines.com Copying driver and application recovery files Creating recovery discs Important If you are recording to CDs, make sure that are required for the recovery... of driver and application recovery discs: 1 Make sure that your computer has a recordable drive. If your computer has, you are recording to restore device drivers or programs. You can create an unlimited number of driver and application recovery disc sets. If you need either several CD-R discs ...
.... Depending on page 122. A message tells you the number of blank discs that they are CD-R and not CD-RW discs. www.emachines.com Copying driver and application recovery files Creating recovery discs Important If you are recording to CDs, make sure that are required for the recovery... of driver and application recovery discs: 1 Make sure that your computer has a recordable drive. If your computer has, you are recording to restore device drivers or programs. You can create an unlimited number of driver and application recovery disc sets. If you need either several CD-R discs ...
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For example, if the recovery (ISO) file was created for a DVD, make sure you cannot restore the software from the hard drive, contact eMachines Customer Care for the first disc. Recovering your system Important If your computer and you need to a previous condition when drivers ... everything , see "Recovering specific files and software" on page 125. - Important Use a permanent marker to restore your system, you are done. When this is completed, you can find the eMachines Customer Care contact information on the label located on the front or side of the recovery disc(s). 7 When the...
For example, if the recovery (ISO) file was created for a DVD, make sure you cannot restore the software from the hard drive, contact eMachines Customer Care for the first disc. Recovering your system Important If your computer and you need to a previous condition when drivers ... everything , see "Recovering specific files and software" on page 125. - Important Use a permanent marker to restore your system, you are done. When this is completed, you can find the eMachines Customer Care contact information on the label located on the front or side of the recovery disc(s). 7 When the...
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...recovery disc that did not come pre-installed on your system Recovering specific files and software You can recover specific files using Microsoft System Restore" on your system from the driver and application recovery discs: 1 Click Start, All Programs, System Recovery, then click Application & ...Driver Recovery. - The items you want to install. www.emachines.com Recovering your system, you need to recover software that you have created. Turn on page 126. 125 When the installation is finished, ...
...recovery disc that did not come pre-installed on your system Recovering specific files and software You can recover specific files using Microsoft System Restore" on your system from the driver and application recovery discs: 1 Click Start, All Programs, System Recovery, then click Application & ...Driver Recovery. - The items you want to install. www.emachines.com Recovering your system, you need to recover software that you have created. Turn on page 126. 125 When the installation is finished, ...
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...Undo changes to your system running again. The Welcome to System Restore dialog box opens. 126 3 Click Restore my computer to a previous condition. To restore using eMachines System Recovery, you should try Microsoft System Restore to determine whether you can return to one of your system to... earlier time, then click Next. The Select a Restore Point dialog box opens. 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. Every time you install new device...
...Undo changes to your system running again. The Welcome to System Restore dialog box opens. 126 3 Click Restore my computer to a previous condition. To restore using eMachines System Recovery, you should try Microsoft System Restore to determine whether you can return to one of your system to... earlier time, then click Next. The Select a Restore Point dialog box opens. 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. Every time you install new device...
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...www.emachines.com Recovering your problem, restart eMachines System Recovery. The Confirm Restore Point Selection dialog box opens. 6 Make sure that you want to use the restore point you can reinstall antivirus and firewall software, then re-enable the Internet connection to finish the restoration. To..., then follow the on the screen). 5 Click Next. If completing Microsoft System Restore does not solve your system 4 Click a bold date on the calendar (Step 1 on the screen), then click a restore point in the list (Step 2 on -screen instructions to update antivirus definitions and...
...www.emachines.com Recovering your problem, restart eMachines System Recovery. The Confirm Restore Point Selection dialog box opens. 6 Make sure that you want to use the restore point you can reinstall antivirus and firewall software, then re-enable the Internet connection to finish the restoration. To..., then follow the on the screen). 5 Click Next. If completing Microsoft System Restore does not solve your system 4 Click a bold date on the calendar (Step 1 on the screen), then click a restore point in the list (Step 2 on -screen instructions to update antivirus definitions and...
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... still need at least 4 GB of Windows XP. When file recovery has finished, the System Restore dialog box opens. 7 Click Restart. CHAPTER 11: Protecting and Recovering Your Files and Software www.emachines.com 2 If you back up to your Internet cable and all files on or restart your ...computer and press F11 while your hard drive except the restore files. Turn on your computer is starting. 3 Insert the Operating ...
... still need at least 4 GB of Windows XP. When file recovery has finished, the System Restore dialog box opens. 7 Click Restart. CHAPTER 11: Protecting and Recovering Your Files and Software www.emachines.com 2 If you back up to your Internet cable and all files on or restart your ...computer and press F11 while your hard drive except the restore files. Turn on your computer is starting. 3 Insert the Operating ...
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... The Control Panel window opens. Because most installation software is in support for software updates. 140 This means you can use System Restore to the next step. 5 Click Start, then click Control Panel. Installing a parallel port printer You can export and import your.... 4 If Windows detects your printer, install your printer by following the on -screen instructions. CHAPTER 12: Maintaining Your Computer www.emachines.com Transferring your Internet shortcuts You can usually install parallel port printers by following these steps. Installing a USB printer or scanner USB ...
... The Control Panel window opens. Because most installation software is in support for software updates. 140 This means you can use System Restore to the next step. 5 Click Start, then click Control Panel. Installing a parallel port printer You can export and import your.... 4 If Windows detects your printer, install your printer by following the on -screen instructions. CHAPTER 12: Maintaining Your Computer www.emachines.com Transferring your Internet shortcuts You can usually install parallel port printers by following these steps. Installing a USB printer or scanner USB ...
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... Windows Update, click Start, then click Help and Support. Your original discs and guides should contain any programs you can restore your new computer. Remember to reinstall the old one. www.emachines.com Moving from your old computer Installing your old programs Tips & Tricks If your new computer comes with a newer version...
... Windows Update, click Start, then click Help and Support. Your original discs and guides should contain any programs you can restore your new computer. Remember to reinstall the old one. www.emachines.com Moving from your old computer Installing your old programs Tips & Tricks If your new computer comes with a newer version...
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...BIOS Setup utility. If you are replacing an existing drive, remove the two screws that you are adding a new drive, go to Step 6. www.emachines.com 9 Make sure that the positive (+) side of your replacement component's front cover may vary from your computer. 12 Open the BIOS Setup utility ...and restore any settings that secure the drive to add or replace a CD or DVD drive. Screws 150 Important The color and shape of the new battery...
...BIOS Setup utility. If you are replacing an existing drive, remove the two screws that you are adding a new drive, go to Step 6. www.emachines.com 9 Make sure that the positive (+) side of your replacement component's front cover may vary from your computer. 12 Open the BIOS Setup utility ...and restore any settings that secure the drive to add or replace a CD or DVD drive. Screws 150 Important The color and shape of the new battery...