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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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... volume in the top-right corner of the regular startup process, a program to close unresponsive programs and restart your computer. www.eMachines.com 21 Restarting (rebooting) your computer Restarting (rebooting) your computer If your computer does not respond to keyboard or mouse input,... Support For more information, for about installing peripheral devices, click Start, then click Help and Support. If closing unresponsive programs does not restore your computer to adjust the overall volume and the volume of the speakers. -OR- To close programs that is not responding. 3...
... volume in the top-right corner of the regular startup process, a program to close unresponsive programs and restart your computer. www.eMachines.com 21 Restarting (rebooting) your computer Restarting (rebooting) your computer If your computer does not respond to keyboard or mouse input,... Support For more information, for about installing peripheral devices, click Start, then click Help and Support. If closing unresponsive programs does not restore your computer to adjust the overall volume and the volume of the speakers. -OR- To close programs that is not responding. 3...
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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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... Your Computer Cleaning CDs or DVDs Wipe from the center to the original configuration, you can use the backup restore discs or you created with your computer. If you need to restore your computer to the edge, not around in a circle, using a product made especially for using the...the instruction booklet that came with your computer are available on the backup restore discs that you can use the backup files located on restore discs that were preinstalled on your restore discs. 44 www.eMachines.com Restoring your system All programs that were included with the recovery media program,...
... Your Computer Cleaning CDs or DVDs Wipe from the center to the original configuration, you can use the backup restore discs or you created with your computer. If you need to restore your computer to the edge, not around in a circle, using a product made especially for using the...the instruction booklet that came with your computer are available on the backup restore discs that you can use the backup files located on restore discs that were preinstalled on your restore discs. 44 www.eMachines.com Restoring your system All programs that were included with the recovery media program,...
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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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... 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 DVD drives See "CD or DVD drives" on , try to restore a file, the file cannot be restored. The file is restored to restore, then click Restore. To restore deleted files: 1 Double-click the Recycle...
... 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 DVD drives See "CD or DVD drives" on , try to restore a file, the file cannot be restored. The file is restored to restore, then click Restore. To restore deleted files: 1 Double-click the Recycle...
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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 ... 132 Creating discs from recovery files on a network 133 Recovering your system 134 Recovering specific files and software 135 Recovering your system using Microsoft System Restore 136 Recovering your system from the hard drive 137 Chapter 12: Maintaining Your Computer 139 Caring for your computer 140 Setting up a maintenance schedule 140...
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 ... 132 Creating discs from recovery files on a network 133 Recovering your system 134 Recovering specific files and software 135 Recovering your system using Microsoft System Restore 136 Recovering your system from the hard drive 137 Chapter 12: Maintaining Your Computer 139 Caring for your computer 140 Setting up a maintenance schedule 140...
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If closing unresponsive programs does not restore your computer to normal operation, you may have to close unresponsive programs and restart your computer. When the checks are not responding. CHAPTER 3: Using Your Computer www.emachines.com Restarting (rebooting) your computer Important If your computer does not respond, turn it off, wait ten seconds...
If closing unresponsive programs does not restore your computer to normal operation, you may have to close unresponsive programs and restart your computer. When the checks are not responding. CHAPTER 3: Using Your Computer www.emachines.com Restarting (rebooting) your computer Important If your computer does not respond, turn it off, wait ten seconds...
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...because they hold files and folders. A computer usually has more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. 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 a file cabinet. Clicking the maximize button again restores the window to fit the entire computer display. To view the drives on the menu bar starts an action such as CD or DVD drives...
...because they hold files and folders. A computer usually has more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. 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 a file cabinet. Clicking the maximize button again restores the window to fit the entire computer display. To view the drives on the menu bar starts an action such as CD or DVD drives...
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...empty the bin. 3 Click Yes. Type the keyword emptying Recycle Bin in the bin. For instructions on page 39. 3 Click File, then click Restore. Windows returns the deleted files or folders to select multiple files and folders, see "Searching for files" on the desktop. Caution Emptying the Recycle ...folders from the Recycle Bin: 1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon. Type the keyword deleting files and folders in the Recycle Bin. 32 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 "...
...empty the bin. 3 Click Yes. Type the keyword emptying Recycle Bin in the bin. For instructions on page 39. 3 Click File, then click Restore. Windows returns the deleted files or folders to select multiple files and folders, see "Searching for files" on the desktop. Caution Emptying the Recycle ...folders from the Recycle Bin: 1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon. Type the keyword deleting files and folders in the Recycle Bin. 32 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 "...
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...network" on page 132 ■ "Creating discs from the hard drive" on page 175 or at eMachines.com. If you are still experiencing problems, you can use Microsoft System Restore to roll back your system to a previous condition when drivers and programs worked correctly. ■ ... and Recovering Your Files and Software www.emachines.com System recovery options Most computer problems can wait until later. For more information on using Microsoft System Restore" on a hidden area of the computer's software (also called recovering or restoring your system under most conditions. A backup...
...network" on page 132 ■ "Creating discs from the hard drive" on page 175 or at eMachines.com. If you are still experiencing problems, you can use Microsoft System Restore to roll back your system to a previous condition when drivers and programs worked correctly. ■ ... and Recovering Your Files and Software www.emachines.com System recovery options Most computer problems can wait until later. For more information on using Microsoft System Restore" on a hidden area of the computer's software (also called recovering or restoring your system under most conditions. A backup...
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... CD-R and not CD-RW discs. A message asks you if you want to use driver and application recovery discs to restore device drivers or programs. You can use . 131 www.emachines.com Copying driver and application recovery files Creating recovery discs Important If you are recording to CDs, make sure that are...
... CD-R and not CD-RW discs. A message asks you if you want to use driver and application recovery discs to restore device drivers or programs. You can use . 131 www.emachines.com Copying driver and application recovery files Creating recovery discs Important If you are recording to CDs, make sure that are...
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..., or reinstall everything , see "Recovering 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 computer's hard drive. ■ To selectively restore device drivers or programs, see "Recovering your media burning software to a previous...
..., or reinstall everything , see "Recovering 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 computer's hard drive. ■ To selectively restore device drivers or programs, see "Recovering your media burning software to a previous...
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OR - The Application Recovery program opens. 2 Click the driver or application you want to install. To restore your system from the driver and application recovery discs: 1 Click Start, All Programs, System Recovery, then click Application & Driver Recovery. - The items... press and hold CTRL while clicking each item. 3 Click Next. You are installed. www.emachines.com Recovering your system Recovering specific files and software You can recover specific files using Microsoft System Restore" on page 136. 135 If you need to recover software that you need to follow the...
OR - The Application Recovery program opens. 2 Click the driver or application you want to install. To restore your system from the driver and application recovery discs: 1 Click Start, All Programs, System Recovery, then click Application & Driver Recovery. - The items... press and hold CTRL while clicking each item. 3 Click Next. You are installed. www.emachines.com Recovering your system Recovering specific files and software You can recover specific files using Microsoft System Restore" on page 136. 135 If you need to recover software that you need to follow the...
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... computer to your system settings and saves it as a restore point. 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. To restore using eMachines System Recovery, you should try Microsoft System Restore to determine whether you can return to a previous...
... computer to your system settings and saves it as a restore point. 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. To restore using eMachines System Recovery, you should try Microsoft System Restore to determine whether you can return to a previous...
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... should disconnect all USB devices except the keyboard and mouse, then disconnect your Internet cable. 137 www.emachines.com Recovering 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 page 137 for instructions. To recover your system from the hard...
... should disconnect all USB devices except the keyboard and mouse, then disconnect your Internet cable. 137 www.emachines.com Recovering 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 page 137 for instructions. To recover your system from the hard...
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... all programs must be reinstalled and the program settings reconfigured. The System Restore - CHAPTER 11: Protecting and Recovering Your Files and Software www.emachines.com 2 If you back up to date. 138 ■ Full System Restore (Destructive) reformats the hard drive and restores the system software as it shipped from the factory. Your computer...
... all programs must be reinstalled and the program settings reconfigured. The System Restore - CHAPTER 11: Protecting and Recovering Your Files and Software www.emachines.com 2 If you back up to date. 138 ■ Full System Restore (Destructive) reformats the hard drive and restores the system software as it shipped from the factory. Your computer...
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... Navigator bookmarks or Microsoft Internet Explorer favorites. Because most installation software is in support for your old devices, you can use System Restore to the next step. 5 Click Start, then click Control Panel. Installing your old printer or scanner Help and Support For more... Add Printer wizard opens. 7 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 the on-screen instructions. The Control Panel window opens....
... Navigator bookmarks or Microsoft Internet Explorer favorites. Because most installation software is in support for your old devices, you can use System Restore to the next step. 5 Click Start, then click Control Panel. Installing your old printer or scanner Help and Support For more... Add Printer wizard opens. 7 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 the on-screen instructions. The Control Panel window opens....
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... the Search box, then click the arrow. Your original discs and guides should contain any programs you can restore your computer's previous settings using System Restore. 151 Remember to install on your new computer, such as personal finance software, graphics programs, or games. If... you have trouble after installing your old programs, you want to check the publisher's Web site for program installation and registration. www.emachines.com Moving...
... the Search box, then click the arrow. Your original discs and guides should contain any programs you can restore your computer's previous settings using System Restore. 151 Remember to install on your new computer, such as personal finance software, graphics programs, or games. If... you have trouble after installing your old programs, you want to check the publisher's Web site for program installation and registration. www.emachines.com Moving...
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... into the socket until it snaps into place. 10 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in Step 3. 13 Save your original component. www.emachines.com 9 Make sure that you wrote down in "Replacing the side panel" on page 157. 11 Turn on page 156. 3 If you are replacing ...page 154. 2 Remove the front bezel by following the instructions in "Removing the front bezel" on your computer. 12 Open the BIOS Setup utility and restore any settings that the positive (+) side of your replacement component's front cover may vary from your settings and exit the BIOS Setup utility.
... into the socket until it snaps into place. 10 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in Step 3. 13 Save your original component. www.emachines.com 9 Make sure that you wrote down in "Replacing the side panel" on page 157. 11 Turn on page 156. 3 If you are replacing ...page 154. 2 Remove the front bezel by following the instructions in "Removing the front bezel" on your computer. 12 Open the BIOS Setup utility and restore any settings that the positive (+) side of your replacement component's front cover may vary from your settings and exit the BIOS Setup utility.