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.... You can find help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. Visit the eMachines Customer Care Web site at emachines.com/support/. eMachines Web site eMachines Web site eMachines' online support is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week and provides the most current drivers, product specifications, and information about Windows and to help you quickly discover...
.... You can find help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. Visit the eMachines Customer Care Web site at emachines.com/support/. eMachines Web site eMachines Web site eMachines' online support is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week and provides the most current drivers, product specifications, and information about Windows and to help you quickly discover...
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Occasionally discs are flawed or become scratched and cannot be read by following the instructions in the drive documentation. ■ Reinstall the device driver. www.eMachines.com 57 For more information, see the documentation that came with your add-in card. CD or DVD drives The computer does not recognize a disc ...
Occasionally discs are flawed or become scratched and cannot be read by following the instructions in the drive documentation. ■ Reinstall the device driver. www.eMachines.com 57 For more information, see the documentation that came with your add-in card. CD or DVD drives The computer does not recognize a disc ...
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You may not match. 58 www.eMachines.com To be read by your computer's delivery address. The regional code for the...must match the regional code for the United States and Canada is on page 44. ■ Reinstall the audio device drivers. The regional code on your drive type, see "Cleaning CDs or DVDs" on the disc, disc documentation, or disc... illegal disc distribution. For more information, see "Cleaning CDs or DVDs" on page 44. ■ Reinstall the device driver. ■ Make sure that the DVD program has been installed on your computer. ■ DVDs and DVD drives contain...
You may not match. 58 www.eMachines.com To be read by your computer's delivery address. The regional code for the...must match the regional code for the United States and Canada is on page 44. ■ Reinstall the audio device drivers. The regional code on your drive type, see "Cleaning CDs or DVDs" on the disc, disc documentation, or disc... illegal disc distribution. For more information, see "Cleaning CDs or DVDs" on page 44. ■ Reinstall the device driver. ■ Make sure that the DVD program has been installed on your computer. ■ DVDs and DVD drives contain...
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... the keys. ■ Try a keyboard that you know works to make sure that the keyboard port works. ■ Reinstall the keyboard device driver. Clean the keyboard and turn off your Internet service provider (ISP) is set up correctly. Let the keyboard dry before using an aerosol can ...of air with your computer and unplug the keyboard. Press each key to replace it again. www.eMachines.com 63 A keyboard character keeps repeating or you see the poster that a key is plugged in correctly. For more information, see a "keyboard stuck...
... the keys. ■ Try a keyboard that you know works to make sure that the keyboard port works. ■ Reinstall the keyboard device driver. Clean the keyboard and turn off your Internet service provider (ISP) is set up correctly. Let the keyboard dry before using an aerosol can ...of air with your computer and unplug the keyboard. Press each key to replace it again. www.eMachines.com 63 A keyboard character keeps repeating or you see the poster that a key is plugged in correctly. For more information, see a "keyboard stuck...
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...box , then click the arrow. The aperture grille allows more light to read ■ Adjust the brightness and contrast controls. 68 www.eMachines.com For more information about color uniformity. ■ Non-shielded speakers are most obvious when the monitor displays a white background. The ...monitor's documentation. The damper wire is dim or difficult to pass through the screen for bent or damaged pins. ■ Reinstall the device driver. ■ Connect a monitor that the monitor cable is connected to the video port on the display is a critical part of your computer...
...box , then click the arrow. The aperture grille allows more light to read ■ Adjust the brightness and contrast controls. 68 www.eMachines.com For more information about color uniformity. ■ Non-shielded speakers are most obvious when the monitor displays a white background. The ...monitor's documentation. The damper wire is dim or difficult to pass through the screen for bent or damaged pins. ■ Reinstall the device driver. ■ Connect a monitor that the monitor cable is connected to the video port on the display is a critical part of your computer...
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...name of the printer you want to be the default printer, then click Set as Default Printer. ■ Reinstall the printer driver. If the menu shows a check mark next to Use Printer Offline, click Use Printer Offline to work offline: 1 Click...click Help and Support. The Control Panel window opens. Troubleshooting ■ Check the cable for instructions on installing the printer driver. The Printers and Faxes window opens. 3 Right-click the name of the printer you want to use. To make... Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click/Double-click the Printers and Faxes icon. www.eMachines.com 71
...name of the printer you want to be the default printer, then click Set as Default Printer. ■ Reinstall the printer driver. If the menu shows a check mark next to Use Printer Offline, click Use Printer Offline to work offline: 1 Click...click Help and Support. The Control Panel window opens. Troubleshooting ■ Check the cable for instructions on installing the printer driver. The Printers and Faxes window opens. 3 Right-click the name of the printer you want to use. To make... Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click/Double-click the Printers and Faxes icon. www.eMachines.com 71
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Contents www.emachines.com Working with files and folders 29 Viewing drives 29 Creating folders 30 Copying and moving files and folders 31 Deleting files and folders 31 ... Checking your e-mail 47 Chapter 6: Networking Your Computer 49 Introduction to Networking 50 Using a router 50 Creating an Ethernet network 52 Installing Ethernet cards and drivers 52 Making sure your broadband connection works 52 Naming the computers and the workgroup 52 Configuring the TCP/IP protocol 53 Setting up an Ethernet...
Contents www.emachines.com Working with files and folders 29 Viewing drives 29 Creating folders 30 Copying and moving files and folders 31 Deleting files and folders 31 ... Checking your e-mail 47 Chapter 6: Networking Your Computer 49 Introduction to Networking 50 Using a router 50 Creating an Ethernet network 52 Installing Ethernet cards and drivers 52 Making sure your broadband connection works 52 Naming the computers and the workgroup 52 Configuring the TCP/IP protocol 53 Setting up an Ethernet...
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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 ... Windows Update 126 BigFix 128 Chapter 11: Protecting and Recovering Your Files and Software 129 System recovery options 130 Copying driver and application recovery files 130 Creating recovery discs 131 Copying driver and application recovery files to a network 132 Creating discs from recovery files on a network 133 Recovering your system 134 Recovering...
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 ... Windows Update 126 BigFix 128 Chapter 11: Protecting and Recovering Your Files and Software 129 System recovery options 130 Copying driver and application recovery files 130 Creating recovery discs 131 Copying driver and application recovery files to a network 132 Creating discs from recovery files on a network 133 Recovering your system 134 Recovering...
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... tests to make sure that you are sure that you will be pleased with fast, considerate service. Each and every eMachines computer uses the latest technology and passes the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about your computer in addition to high-quality, brand-name components, at affordable prices...
... tests to make sure that you are sure that you will be pleased with fast, considerate service. Each and every eMachines computer uses the latest technology and passes the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about your computer in addition to high-quality, brand-name components, at affordable prices...
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... computer on the network: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. If one . CHAPTER 6: Networking Your Computer www.emachines.com Determining if an Ethernet device is already installed on your computer To determine if Ethernet is already installed on your Ethernet cards for instructions...opens. Be sure to find out how soon after the installation the line will differ from ISP to install Ethernet cards and drivers on the computers that your home setup, make the necessary arrangements with your computer: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel.
... computer on the network: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. If one . CHAPTER 6: Networking Your Computer www.emachines.com Determining if an Ethernet device is already installed on your computer To determine if Ethernet is already installed on your Ethernet cards for instructions...opens. Be sure to find out how soon after the installation the line will differ from ISP to install Ethernet cards and drivers on the computers that your home setup, make the necessary arrangements with your computer: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel.
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CHAPTER 6: Networking Your Computer www.emachines.com ■ Refer to your router's or access point's troubleshooting information ■ Contact your Internet service provider ... your computer. After the drives and printers on each computer must have the shared printer's drivers installed. If you can access them as though they were attached directly to your printer to install the printer... drivers on each network computer are shared, you can share drives (for example hard drives and DVD ...
CHAPTER 6: Networking Your Computer www.emachines.com ■ Refer to your router's or access point's troubleshooting information ■ Contact your Internet service provider ... your computer. After the drives and printers on each computer must have the shared printer's drivers installed. If you can access them as though they were attached directly to your printer to install the printer... drivers on each network computer are shared, you can share drives (for example hard drives and DVD ...
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... 4 Double-click the folder containing the file, then double-click the file. Printing 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. 3 Browse to the file you want to copy. 4 Click the... network printer. 4 Click OK. 61 Copying files across the network To copy files across the network: 1 Click Start, then click My Computer. www.emachines.com Using the network Opening files across the network To open files across the network: 1 Start the program for the printer on the computer you...
... 4 Double-click the folder containing the file, then double-click the file. Printing 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. 3 Browse to the file you want to copy. 4 Click the... network printer. 4 Click OK. 61 Copying files across the network To copy files across the network: 1 Click Start, then click My Computer. www.emachines.com Using the network Opening files across the network To open files across the network: 1 Start the program for the printer on the computer you...
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You may not represent the actual screens on your computer. www.emachines.com Using a second monitor Using a second monitor Important The dialog boxes shown in this section are examples only and may need to your computer. To ... Apply. 9 Adjust properties such as Screen Resolution or Color Quality if necessary. 10 Click OK. 75 Windows recognizes the new hardware and searches for its driver. If your computer, see the setup poster or "Back" on . Tips & Tricks For the location of the VGA port on your computer's video card supports...
You may not represent the actual screens on your computer. www.emachines.com Using a second monitor Using a second monitor Important The dialog boxes shown in this section are examples only and may need to your computer. To ... Apply. 9 Adjust properties such as Screen Resolution or Color Quality if necessary. 10 Click OK. 75 Windows recognizes the new hardware and searches for its driver. If your computer, see the setup poster or "Back" on . Tips & Tricks For the location of the VGA port on your computer's video card supports...
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... the problem. These updates include security updates. 126 These updates include security updates. ■ Custom-Click Custom to date. CHAPTER 10: Protecting Your Computer www.emachines.com Security updates To keep your computer secure, you need to keep your computer's system software up to download high-priority, Windows software, and hardware...
... the problem. These updates include security updates. 126 These updates include security updates. ■ Custom-Click Custom to date. CHAPTER 10: Protecting Your Computer www.emachines.com Security updates To keep your computer secure, you need to keep your computer's system software up to download high-priority, Windows software, and hardware...
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CHAPTER 11 Protecting and Recovering Your Files and Software • System recovery options • Copying driver and application recovery files • Recovering your system
CHAPTER 11 Protecting and Recovering Your Files and Software • System recovery options • Copying driver and application recovery files • Recovering your system
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...network" on page 132 ■ "Creating discs from the hard drive" on page 175 or at eMachines.com. For more information on creating recovery discs, see : ■ "Copying driver and application recovery files to store and create recovery discs, see "Creating recovery discs" on your computer... Recovery discs let you create. CHAPTER 11: Protecting and Recovering Your Files and Software www.emachines.com System recovery options Most computer problems can also restore device drivers or programs by following the information in order to recover your system you may need to completely...
...network" on page 132 ■ "Creating discs from the hard drive" on page 175 or at eMachines.com. For more information on creating recovery discs, see : ■ "Copying driver and application recovery files to store and create recovery discs, see "Creating recovery discs" on your computer... Recovery discs let you create. CHAPTER 11: Protecting and Recovering Your Files and Software www.emachines.com System recovery options Most computer problems can also restore device drivers or programs by following the information in order to recover your system you may need to completely...
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.... If your computer has, you want to use driver and application recovery discs to a drive). 3 Click Burn ISO. The Recovery CD/DVD Creator dialog box opens. 4 Click Start Creation. www.emachines.com Copying driver and application recovery files Creating recovery discs Important If... you are recording to CDs, make sure that you have a recordable drive, see "Copying driver and application recovery files to a network" on the...
.... If your computer has, you want to use driver and application recovery discs to a drive). 3 Click Burn ISO. The Recovery CD/DVD Creator dialog box opens. 4 Click Start Creation. www.emachines.com Copying driver and application recovery files Creating recovery discs Important If... you are recording to CDs, make sure that you have a recordable drive, see "Copying driver and application recovery files to a network" on the...
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...emachines.com 6 Make sure you have the appropriate number and type of driver and application recovery discs from the drive, then click OK. 10 Store the discs in a safe place for future use the marker to a drive). 132 Copying driver... then records the recovery files to a network: 1 Click Start, All Programs, System Recovery, then click Create My Drivers-Applications CD(s). You are done. A message asks you if you see the message "The Recovery ISO Image has been ...(record recovery discs) or "Create ISO" (copy the files to label each disc "eMachines Driver and Application Recovery."
...emachines.com 6 Make sure you have the appropriate number and type of driver and application recovery discs from the drive, then click OK. 10 Store the discs in a safe place for future use the marker to a drive). 132 Copying driver... then records the recovery files to a network: 1 Click Start, All Programs, System Recovery, then click Create My Drivers-Applications CD(s). You are done. A message asks you if you see the message "The Recovery ISO Image has been ...(record recovery discs) or "Create ISO" (copy the files to label each disc "eMachines Driver and Application Recovery."
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www.emachines.com Copying driver and application recovery files 2 Click Create ISO, then find the network location you want to save the driver and application recovery files to the location you specified. You are DVD-R or DVD+R discs, not DVD-RW or DVD+RW discs. You need blank ...-R and not CD-RW discs. Creating discs from recovery files on a network" on a network Important If you continue, make sure that they are for an eMachines T2862 in a folder that you will need blank CDs. To create discs from the files you just copied, see the message "The Recovery ISO Image...
www.emachines.com Copying driver and application recovery files 2 Click Create ISO, then find the network location you want to save the driver and application recovery files to the location you specified. You are DVD-R or DVD+R discs, not DVD-RW or DVD+RW discs. You need blank ...-R and not CD-RW discs. Creating discs from recovery files on a network" on a network Important If you continue, make sure that they are for an eMachines T2862 in a folder that you will need blank CDs. To create discs from the files you just copied, see the message "The Recovery ISO Image...
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...For more help . When this is recorded onto a disc. If you have problems with your computer and you need to label each disc "eMachines Driver and Application Recovery." For example, if the recovery (ISO) file was created for the recovery (ISO) file. As you use the marker... insert another. 8 Repeat steps 5-7 for help , you can find the eMachines Customer Care contact information on the label located on page 135. - OR - ■ To recover your system to a previous condition when drivers and programs were working correctly, see "Recovering specific files and software" on the...
...For more help . When this is recorded onto a disc. If you have problems with your computer and you need to label each disc "eMachines Driver and Application Recovery." For example, if the recovery (ISO) file was created for the recovery (ISO) file. As you use the marker... insert another. 8 Repeat steps 5-7 for help , you can find the eMachines Customer Care contact information on the label located on page 135. - OR - ■ To recover your system to a previous condition when drivers and programs were working correctly, see "Recovering specific files and software" on the...