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  • Page 1 Computer Reference Guide...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Accessing the online User Guide ..... . 2 eMachines contact information ..... . . 3 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity .
  • Page 4 Memory card types ......28 Using a memory card ......28 Adjusting the volume .
  • Page 5 Sound ........94 Recovering your system ......94 www.emachines.com...
  • Page 6 Before calling Customer Care ....104 eMachines contact information ..... 105 Self-help .

  • Page 7: Chapter 1: About This Reference

    Chapter 1 About This Reference • About this guide • Accessing the online User Guide • eMachines contact information • Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity • For more information...

  • Page 8: About This Guide

    About this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that are specific to your model of eMachines computer. Some illustrations in this guide may look different than your computer because hardware options and port locations may vary. For all other computer information, see your online User Guide.

  • Page 9: Emachines Contact Information

    The label on the top of your computer contains information that identifies your computer model and serial number. eMachines Customer Care will need this information if you call for assistance. Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity The Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label found on the back or side of your computer includes the product key code for your operating system.
  • Page 10 Chapter 1: About This Reference...

  • Page 11: Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Computer

    Chapter 2 Checking Out Your Computer • Front • Back...

  • Page 12: Front

    Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Computer Front DVD/CD drive DVD/CD drive (optional) Memory card reader (optional) Power button/ power indicator USB ports Microphone jack Headphone jack...
  • Page 13 USB ports Microphone jack Headphone jack www.emachines.com Description Use this drive to listen to audio CDs, install games and programs, watch DVDs, and store large files onto recordable discs (depending on drive type). This drive may be a CD, recordable CD, DVD, recordable DVD, Blu-ray, or HD DVD drive.

  • Page 14: Back

    Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Computer Back Important Your computer’s hardware options and port locations may vary from this illustration. Power connector Voltage switch PS/2 keyboard port Serial port Monitor (VGA) port USB ports Microphone jack Headphone/speaker jack Telephone jack (optional) Component Icon Power connector...
  • Page 15 Ethernet (network) jack Audio input (Line in) jack (blue plug) Modem jack (optional) www.emachines.com Description Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a USB printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into these ports. Plug a microphone into this jack.
  • Page 16 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Computer...

  • Page 17: Chapter 3: Setting Up And Getting Started

    Chapter 3 Setting Up and Getting Started • Working safely and comfortably • Preparing power connections • Connecting to a broadband modem or network • Connecting a dial-up modem • Starting your computer • Turning off your computer • Restarting (rebooting) your computer •...

  • Page 18: Chapter 3: Setting Up And Getting Started

    Chapter 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Working safely and comfortably Before using your computer, follow these general guidelines for setting up a safe and comfortable work area and avoiding discomfort and strain: • Keep hands and arms parallel to the floor. •...

  • Page 19: Reducing Eye Strain

    • Adjust the back of the chair so it supports the lower curve of your spine. You can use a pillow or cushion to provide extra back support. www.emachines.com...

  • Page 20: Sitting At Your Computer

    Chapter 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Sitting at your computer • Avoid bending, arching, or angling your wrists. Make sure that they are in a relaxed position when you type. • Do not slouch forward or lean far back. Sit with your back straight so your knees, hips, and elbows form right angles when you work.

  • Page 21: Checking The Voltage Selection

    To connect to a broadband modem or to an Ethernet network: Insert one end of the network cable into the network jack Insert the other end of the network cable into a cable modem, DSL modem, or network jack. www.emachines.com on the back of your computer.

  • Page 22: Connecting A Dial-Up Modem

    Chapter 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Connecting a dial-up modem Warning To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger telecommunications line cord. Your computer may have a 56K modem that you can use with a standard telephone line to connect to the Internet or fax documents.

  • Page 23: Waking Up Your Computer

    Although it does not turn your computer completely off, it does turn off or slow down most system operations to save power. It also saves your desktop layout so the next time you restore power, the programs are laid out just as you left them.
  • Page 24 Chapter 3: Setting Up and Getting Started To put your computer to sleep: Click computer saves your session and partially shuts down to save power. To “wake” your computer, press a key on the keyboard, move the mouse, or press the power button. To turn off your computer: Click then click Shut Down.

  • Page 25: Restarting (Rebooting) Your Computer

    If your computer does not turn off, press and hold the power button until the computer turns off (about five seconds), then press it again to turn the computer back www.emachines.com (Start), click the arrow next to the lock icon,...

  • Page 26: Using The Keyboard

    Chapter 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Using the keyboard The keyboard has several different types of keys and buttons. Your keyboard also has status indicators that show which keyboard feature is active. Enhanced keyboard Editing buttons Audio playback buttons Function keys Windows keys Standard keyboard...
  • Page 27 Navigation keys Indicators Windows keys Application key Directional keys Numeric keypad www.emachines.com Description Press these buttons to copy, cut, and paste. Press these keys to start program actions. Each program uses different function keys for different purposes. See the program documentation to find out more about the function key actions.

  • Page 28: Using The Mouse

    Chapter 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Using the mouse Left button The mouse is a device that controls the pointer movement on the computer display. This illustration shows the standard mouse. As you move the mouse, the pointer (arrow) on the display moves in the same direction.
  • Page 29 “Customizing” chapter in your online User Guide. For instructions on how to clean the mouse, see www.emachines.com Move the mouse around. If you reach the edge of your mouse pad and need to move the...

  • Page 30: Using Optical Drives

    Chapter 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Using optical drives Features Your optical drive has the following basic components: Loading an optical disc To insert an optical disc: Press the eject button on the optical disc drive. the label side is facing up. If the disc has two playable sides, place the disc so the name of the side you want to play is facing up.
  • Page 31 If your optical drive has this logo... RECORDER www.emachines.com Your drive type Use your drive for... is... DVD/CD-RW Installing programs, playing audio CDs, accessing data, creating CDs, and playing DVDs. Installing programs, playing audio CDs, playing DVDs, and accessing data.

  • Page 32: Playing Discs

    Chapter 3: Setting Up and Getting Started If your optical drive has this logo... Playing discs Playing a CD Important Some music CDs have copy protection software. You may not be able to play these CDs on your computer. A standard compact disc (CD) can hold an entire album of digital songs and can be played on a CD player or your computer’s CD drive.

  • Page 33: Creating Discs

    Playing a Blu-ray Disc Blu-ray Disc is a high-capacity optical disc format that can store much more data than a DVD. A dual-layer Blu-ray Disc can hold 50 GB of files, about 23 hours of standard-definition video, or about nine hours of high-definition video. Blu-ray Discs can be played on a Blu-ray-compatible player or a Blu-ray drive-equipped computer.

  • Page 34: Using The Memory Card Reader

    Chapter 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Using the memory card reader You can use the optional memory card reader to transfer pictures from a digital camera to your computer. You can also use the memory card reader to transfer data between your computer and a device that uses memory cards, such as a PDA, MP3 player, or cellular telephone.

  • Page 35: Adjusting The Volume

    For more information, see keyboard” on page To adjust the volume from Windows: Click slider opens. www.emachines.com Caution Do not remove the memory card or turn off the computer while Important Do not use the remove hardware icon in the taskbar to remove ) on the taskbar.
  • Page 36 Chapter 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Click and drag the slider up to increase volume and down to decrease volume. To mute the volume, click click it again. To adjust device volume levels, click Mixer. The Volume Mixer dialog box opens, where you can click and drag sliders for individual devices.

  • Page 37: Configuring The Audio Jacks

    If your computer has the Realtek Sound Effect Manager installed, double-click the Sound Effect Manager icon Follow the on-screen instructions to configure the audio jacks for your speaker setup. www.emachines.com Control Panel Hardware and Sound (Start), then click Control Panel on the taskbar.

  • Page 38: Installing A Printer, Scanner, Or Other Device

    Chapter 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Installing a printer, scanner, or other device Important Before you install a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device, see the device documentation and installation instructions. Your computer has one or more of the following ports: IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire (USB), serial, and parallel.

  • Page 39: Chapter 4: Upgrading Your Computer

    Chapter 4 Upgrading Your Computer • Preventing static electricity discharge • Opening the case • Closing the case • Replacing the color panel • Installing memory • Replacing the system battery • Adding or replacing an optical disc drive • Replacing the media panel •...

  • Page 40: Preventing Static Electricity Discharge

    Chapter 4: Upgrading Your Computer Preventing static electricity discharge Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your computer and unplug the power cord and modem and network cables before opening the case. To prevent risk of electric shock, do not insert any object into the vent holes of the power supply.

  • Page 41: Opening The Case

    Loosen the two captive thumbscrews on the back edge of the side panel. (These screws cannot be removed.) Slide the side panel toward the back of your computer, then pull the panel away from your computer. www.emachines.com “Preventing static electricity...

  • Page 42: Removing The Front Bezel

    Chapter 4: Upgrading Your Computer Removing the front bezel To remove the front bezel: Remove the side panel by following the instructions in “Removing the side panel” on page Press the three bezel retention tabs, then swing the left side of the bezel away from the computer and remove it.

  • Page 43: Closing The Case

    Swing the left side of the bezel in to insert the release tabs on the left side of the bezel into the slots on the left side of the computer. Press the left side of the bezel firmly until the release tabs snap into place. www.emachines.com Tabs...

  • Page 44: Replacing The Side Panel

    Chapter 4: Upgrading Your Computer Replacing the side panel To replace the side panel: Make sure that all of the internal cables are arranged inside the computer so they will not be pinched when you close the computer. Slide the side panel toward the front of the computer until the back of the side panel is flush with the back of the computer.
  • Page 45 Press firmly on the lower left and lower right parts of the color panel to release the panel from the front bezel. You should press the two points against the computer until you hear or feel a click, which is the sound of the panel’s internal locking tabs unlocking.

  • Page 46: Installing Memory

    Chapter 4: Upgrading Your Computer Slide the tabs of the new color panel up into the slots on the front bezel. Press firmly on the lower left and lower right parts of the color panel to engage the panel’s internal locking tabs.
  • Page 47 If you are removing a DIMM from the memory module bank, gently pull the plastic tabs away from the sides of the memory module and remove it. - OR - If you are adding a DIMM to an empty memory module bank, gently pull the plastic tabs away from the sides of the memory module bank.

  • Page 48: Adding Or Replacing An Optical Disc Drive

    Chapter 4: Upgrading Your Computer Adding or replacing an optical disc drive Tools You need a Phillips screwdriver to add or replace an optical drive. To add replace an optical drive: Remove the side panel by following the instructions in “Removing the side panel”...
  • Page 49 Remove the two drive retention screws. Slide the drive forward and out of the drive bay. Slide the new drive into the drive bay, line up the screw holes on the drive bay with the screw holes on the drive, then replace the two drive retention screws.

  • Page 50: Replacing The Media Panel

    Chapter 4: Upgrading Your Computer Replacing the media panel The media panel on the front of your computer can contain various features, including headphone and microphone jacks, USB ports, and memory card reader slots. The features included on your computer’s media panel may vary from that shown.
  • Page 51 While holding the retention tab out, rotate the bezel upward and away from the computer. On the left side of the case, remove the screw that secures the media panel to the computer. Take note of where the media panel’s cables are connected to the system board, then disconnect the cables from the system board.
  • Page 52 Chapter 4: Upgrading Your Computer Remove the cables from the cable clip on the bottom of the case. Remove the media panel from your computer. Guide the cables of the new media panel through the hole in the front of the case, then slide the new media panel into place.

  • Page 53: Adding Or Replacing A Hard Drive

    You need a Phillips screwdriver to add or replace a hard drive. Remove the side panel by following the instructions in “Removing the side panel” on page Disconnect and label all hard drive cables, noting their locations and orientation. (You will reconnect the cables after you install the new drive.) www.emachines.com...
  • Page 54 Chapter 4: Upgrading Your Computer Loosen the captive thumbscrew that secures the hard drive cage to the computer. (This screw cannot be removed.) Remove the hard drive cage from the computer. If you are replacing a drive, remove the screws that secure the hard drive to the hard drive cage, then slide the old hard drive out of the cage.

  • Page 55: Replacing The Heat Sink And Processor

    “Removing the side panel” on page For more stability, place your computer on its side. To avoid scratching the case, place it on a towel or other non-abrasive surface. www.emachines.com Hard drive cage tabs Step “Recovering your system” Slots on inside of case...
  • Page 56 Chapter 4: Upgrading Your Computer Unplug the heat sink fan cable from the system board. Loosen the four captive screws that secure the heat sink and fan assembly to the system board, then remove the assembly and place it on a stable surface with the flat surface of the heat sink (the side with the thermal grease) up.
  • Page 57 Push the processor release lever down, lift it completely up, then lift the processor retention bracket. Remove the processor from the system board. Install the new processor onto the system board. Make sure that Pin 1 on the processor (indicated by the...

  • Page 58: Adding Or Replacing An Expansion Card

    Chapter 4: Upgrading Your Computer Adding or replacing an expansion card To add or replace an expansion card: Remove the side panel by following the instructions in “Removing the side panel” on page If you are replacing an expansion card, disconnect any cables that are attached to the card, noting their locations and orientation.

  • Page 59: Replacing The System Battery

    For more stability, place your computer on its side. To avoid scratching the case, place it on a towel or other non-abrasive surface. www.emachines.com 2. If you have added a new expansion card, Caution Any custom BIOS settings you have made will be lost when you...

  • Page 60: Replacing The System Board

    Chapter 4: Upgrading Your Computer Locate the old battery on the system board and note its orientation. You will need to install the new battery the same way. below. Push the battery release tab. The battery pops out of the socket. Make sure that the positive (+) side of the new battery is facing up (usually the side that the battery type and model number are etched into), then press the battery...
  • Page 61 Remove all memory modules by following the directions “Installing memory” on page Disconnect all the power and data cables from the system board, noting their locations and orientation. (You will reconnect the cables after you install the new board.) You can label each cable with tape to make it easier to re-connect them later.
  • Page 62 Chapter 4: Upgrading Your Computer Connect all power and data cables using your notes from Reinstall any memory modules you removed previously. Reinstall any expansion cards you removed previously. Replace the side panel by following the instructions in “Replacing the side panel” on page Step...

  • Page 63: Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer

    Chapter 5 Maintaining Your Computer • Setting up a maintenance schedule • Caring for your computer • Cleaning your computer • Updating Windows • Using BigFix • Managing hard drive space • Scheduling maintenance tasks • Moving from your old computer...

  • Page 64: Setting Up A Maintenance Schedule

    Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer Setting up a maintenance schedule Use the following table to set up a regular maintenance schedule. Maintenance task Check for viruses Run Windows Update Manage hard drive space Clean up hard drives Scan hard drive for errors Defragment hard drive Back up files Clean computer case and...

  • Page 65: Caring For Your Computer

    Do not block the ventilation fan slots. If these slots are blocked, your computer may overheat, resulting in unexpected shutdown or permanent damage to the computer. • When storing your computer for an extended period of time, unplug AC power. www.emachines.com...

  • Page 66: Cleaning Your Computer

    Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer Cleaning your computer Keeping your computer clean and the vents free from dust helps keep your computer performing at its best. You may want to gather these items and put together a computer cleaning kit: •...

  • Page 67: Cleaning The Keyboard

    If the mouse pointer begins moving erratically across the computer screen or becomes difficult to control precisely, cleaning the mouse will likely improve its accuracy. To clean the mouse: • Wipe the bottom of the mouse with a damp, lint-free cloth. www.emachines.com...

  • Page 68: Cleaning Optical Discs

    Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer Cleaning optical discs Optical discs (CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Discs) get dirty from frequent handling. To clean an optical disc: • Wipe from the center to the edge, not around in a circle, using a product made especially for the purpose. Updating Windows Windows Update helps you keep your computer up-to-date.

  • Page 69: Using Bigfix

    To learn more about BigFix, click Help, then click Tutorial. Managing hard drive space Windows provides several utilities you can use to check hard drive space, delete unnecessary files, defragment files, and back up files. www.emachines.com (Start), All Programs, Accessories, System...

  • Page 70: Checking Hard Drive Space

    Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer Checking hard drive space To check hard drive space: Click window opens. Right-click the drive that you want to check for available file space, then click Properties. Drive space information appears. Shortcut Start Computer right-click drive (Start) then click Computer.

  • Page 71: Deleting Unnecessary Files

    Click to select the types of files you want to delete, then click OK. The types of files you indicated are deleted. unnecessary files, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type disk cleanup in the Search Help box, then press E www.emachines.com Shortcut Start Computer...

  • Page 72: Checking The Hard Drive For Errors

    Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer Checking the hard drive for errors The Error-checking program examines the hard drive for physical flaws and file and folder problems. This program corrects file and folder problems and marks flawed areas on the hard drive so Windows does not use them. If you use your computer several hours every day, you probably want to run Error-checking once a week.

  • Page 73: Defragmenting The Hard Drive

    To defragment the hard drive: Disconnect your computer from the network. Click Tools, then click Disk Defragmenter. The Disk Defragmenter dialog box opens. www.emachines.com Help For more information about checking the hard drive for errors, (Start), All Programs, Accessories, System NTER...

  • Page 74: Backing Up Files

    Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer Click Defragment now. This process may take hours to complete, depending on the size of the drive being defragmented. Start, then click Help and Support. Type defragmenting in the Search Help box, then press E Backing up files Backing up files and removing them from the hard drive frees space for new files on the hard drive.

  • Page 75: Scheduling Maintenance Tasks

    Help and Support. Type task scheduler in the Search Help box, then press E www.emachines.com (Start), All Programs, Accessories, System Help For more information about scheduling tasks, click Start, then...

  • Page 76: Moving From Your Old Computer

    Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer Moving from your old computer Transferring files and settings automatically You can move your files, folders, software settings, and user account settings (such as display, Internet, and e-mail settings) from your old computer to your new one using Windows Easy Transfer, providing your old computer uses Windows XP or Windows Vista.
  • Page 77 Go to - OR - In Windows 98, Windows Me, or Windows 2000, double-click the My Computer icon on the desktop. Go to the next step. Double-click the C:\ drive icon. Double-click the Documents or My Documents folder.
  • Page 78 Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer File type Movies Sound and music To find files using Find or Search: In Windows Vista, click The Search Results window opens. - OR - In Windows XP, click Start, then click Search. The Search Results window opens. - OR - In Windows 98, Windows Me, or Windows 2000, click Start, Find or Search, then click For Files or Folders.

  • Page 79: Chapter 6: Troubleshooting

    Chapter 6 Troubleshooting • Safety guidelines • First steps • Troubleshooting • Recovering your system • Telephone support...

  • Page 80: Safety Guidelines

    Safety guidelines While troubleshooting your computer, follow these safety guidelines: Warning Never open your computer case while your computer is turned on and while the modem cable, network cable, and power cord are connected. Warning Make sure that you are correctly grounded before accessing internal components.

  • Page 81: Troubleshooting

    F2 while your computer restarts. Make sure that the IDE controllers are enabled. • Make sure that the drive is configured correctly by following the instructions in the drive documentation. • Reinstall the device driver. www.emachines.com “Identifying “Cleaning...
  • Page 82 An audio CD does not produce sound • Make sure that the disc label is facing up, then try again. • Some music CDs have copy protection software. You may not be able to play these CDs on your computer. •...

  • Page 83: Display

    Help For more information about changing the screen resolution, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the phrase screen resolution in the Search Help box, then press E DVD drives • “CD or DVD drives” on page www.emachines.com NTER...

  • Page 84: Ethernet

    Ethernet You cannot see the other computers on your network • Make sure that your Ethernet cable is plugged into the Ethernet jack on your computer. Make sure that the other end is plugged into a network router, switch, hub, or other network device.

  • Page 85: Expansion Cards

    If the Recycle Bin was emptied before you try to restore a file, the file cannot be restored. You need to restore your computer to a working condition • “Recovering your system” on page www.emachines.com NTER key, the file HIFT...

  • Page 86: Hard Drive

    Hard drive You see an “Insufficient disk space” error message • Delete unnecessary files from the hard drive using Disk Cleanup. For instructions on deleting unnecessary files, “Deleting unnecessary files” on page click Help and Support. Type the phrase file management in the Search Help box, then press E •...

  • Page 87: Internet

    ISP connection and close your browser, then reconnect and open the browser. If you still get the error, your ISP may be having technical difficulties. www.emachines.com Help For more information about troubleshooting Internet “Modem (dial-up)” on...

  • Page 88: Keyboard

    Connecting to a Web site takes too long Many factors can affect Internet performance: • The condition of the telephone lines in your residence or at your local telephone service • The condition of the Internet computers to which you connect and the number of users accessing those computers •...

  • Page 89: Media Center

    Media Center mode is available only on Windows Vista Home Premium and Ultimate versions. To view Media Center troubleshooting information that is not covered in this section, go to the eMachines support Web Site at www.emachines.com. Help For more information about Windows Media Center, click Start, then click Help and Support.
  • Page 90 • Quality of video cables—Poor quality or the incorrect type of video cables can cause problems and affect the video quality. eMachines recommends using high-quality video cables that can be purchased from www.eMachines.com. quality. A loose cable connection can lower video quality.
  • Page 91 S-Video display device and automatically changes the display settings for the type of display device you are using. For more information, see the eMachines support Web site at www.emachines.com. You want to change display settings to get better TV or DVD image quality •...

  • Page 92: Memory

    You want to play recorded programs on other computers • A DVR-MS file recorded to DVD can be replayed on another computer running Media Center or on any computer that has a DVD player and DVD decoder software (such as WinDVD). The non-Media Center computer must also have at least Windows XP with Service Pack (SP) 1 or 2, Windows Media Player 9 or later, and the Windows patch Q810243 Update.

  • Page 93: Modem (Cable Or Dsl)

    If this is the first time you have accessed this category, the Location Information dialog box opens. Enter the information for your area, then click OK. www.emachines.com For the location of your network jack, see your setup poster or (Start), then click Control Panel. The...
  • Page 94 Click the Dialing Rules tab, click the location from which you are dialing, then click Edit. Make sure that all settings are correct. click Help and Support. Type the keyword dialing in the Search Help box, then press E • Disconnect any answering machine, fax machine, or printer that is on the same line as the modem.
  • Page 95 Your 56K modem does not connect at 56K Current FCC regulations restrict actual data transfer rates over public telephone lines to 53K. Other factors, such as line noise, telephone service provider equipment, or ISP limitations, may lower the speed even further.

  • Page 96: Monitor

    Click the Diagnostic tab, then click Query Modem. If information about the modem appears, the modem passed diagnostics. If no modem information is available, a white screen appears with no data, or if you get an error such as port already open or the modem has failed to respond, the modem did not pass diagnostics.

  • Page 97: Mouse

    Help and Support. Type the phrase network troubleshooting in the Search Help box, then press E Passwords Your computer does not accept your password • Make sure that C password. www.emachines.com “Connecting to a broadband modem 15, your online User Guide, or NTER is turned off, then retype the...

  • Page 98: Power

    Power Your computer will not turn on • Make sure that the power cord is connected to an AC power source and to your computer, and that your computer is turned on. • If your computer is plugged into a surge protector, make sure that the surge protector is connected securely to a power outlet, turned on, and working correctly.
  • Page 99 Right-click the printer you want to be the default printer, then click Set as Default Printer. • Reinstall the printer driver. See the guide that came with your printer for instructions on installing the printer driver. You see a “Printer queue is full” error message •...

  • Page 100: Sound

    Problem solving may also involve re-installing some or all of the computer’s software (also called recovering or restoring your system). eMachines provides everything you need to recover your system under most conditions. Caution To prepare your computer for additional system recovery options, you should create a set of software and driver recovery discs as soon as possible.

  • Page 101: Recovering Pre-Installed Software And Drivers

    You can recover pre-installed software and drivers from a set of recovery discs (you must create the discs) or by using eMachines Recovery Center. www.emachines.com “Recovering pre-installed software 95. For instructions on reinstalling 102.
  • Page 102 To create discs for recovering pre-installed software and drivers: Click Center, then click eMachines Recovery Center. The eMachines Recovery Center opens. Click Applications and drivers external media, then click Next. The What would you like to do? dialog box opens.
  • Page 103 Important If you have recently reinstalled Windows or installed a new hard drive, and your Start menu does not contain eMachines Recovery Center as an option, you must recover your software and drivers using software and driver recovery discs you have created. For instructions, “Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using recovery discs”...
  • Page 104 Insert a software and driver recovery disc into a CD or DVD drive. If an AutoPlay dialog box appears, click Run Grc_Vista.exe. If an AutoPlay dialog box does not appear and eMachines Recovery Center does not start, open Computer and run the file Grc_Vista.exe on the disc.

  • Page 105: Using Microsoft System Restore

    Help and Support. Type windows system restore in the Search Help box, then press E To restore using Microsoft System Restore: Click Maintenance, then click Backup and Restore Center. The Backup and Restore Center opens. www.emachines.com “Manually creating a restore point” on NTER (Start), Control Panel, System and...
  • Page 106 On the left side of the window, click Repair Windows using System Restore, then click Next. The Choose a restore point dialog box opens. Click the restore point you want, click Next, then click Finish. A confirmation message box appears. Click Yes.
  • Page 107 Manually creating a restore point To manually create a restore point: Click (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Backup and Restore Center. The Backup and Restore Center opens. On the left side of the window, click Create a restore point or change settings, then click Next.

  • Page 108: Recovering Your System To Its Factory Condition

    Press the arrow keys on your keyboard to select Repair Your Computer, then press E eMachines System Recovery starts, and the System Recovery Options dialog box opens. Select a language and keyboard layout, then click Next. Click the User name box to select a Windows user account, click in the Password box and type the user account’s password (if any), then click Next.

  • Page 109: Recovering Your System Using The Windows Dvd

    Insert the Windows DVD into one of your computer’s DVD-capable drives, then turn on or restart your computer. www.emachines.com Important Before your hard drive is recovered, your personal files will be Caution Continuing with the full factory recovery will delete everything...

  • Page 110: Telephone Support

    If you have recently installed hardware or software, make sure that you have installed it according to the instructions provided with it. If you did not purchase the hardware or software from eMachines, see the manufacturer’s documentation and technical support resources.

  • Page 111: Emachines Contact Information

    The label on the side of your computer case contains information that identifies your computer model and serial number. Customer Care will need this information if you call for assistance. You can also go to www.emachines.com. www.emachines.com Warning To avoid bodily injury, do not attempt to troubleshoot your...

  • Page 112: Self-Help

    The printed or online documentation that came with your hardware or software. In many cases, additional product information and online documentation for eMachines-supplied hardware can be found in our Web site's Documentation Library. • This Reference Guide and your online User Guide.

  • Page 113: Appendix A: Legal Notices

    Appendix A Legal Notices • Important safety information • Regulatory compliance statements • Environmental information • Notices...
  • Page 114 Always follow these instructions to help guard against personal injury and damage to your eMachines system. Your eMachines system is designed and tested to meet the latest standards for safety of information technology equipment. However, to ensure safe use of this product, it is important that the safety instructions marked on the product and in the documentation are followed.

  • Page 115: Replacement Parts And Accessories

    • The system was dropped or the cabinet is damaged. • The system performance changes. Replacement parts and accessories Use only replacement parts and accessories recommended by eMachines. Regulatory compliance statements United States of America Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Unintentional emitter per FCC Part 15 This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules.

  • Page 116: Fcc Declaration Of Conformity

    FCC declaration of conformity Responsible party: Gateway, Inc. 7565 Irvine Center Drive Irvine, CA 92618 Phone: 800-846-2000 Caution Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Gateway could void the FCC compliance and negate your authority to operate the product. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation of this device is subject to the following two conditions: (1)this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

  • Page 117: Laser Safety Statement

    CD or DVD drive. All eMachines systems equipped with CD and DVD drives comply with the appropriate safety standards, including IEC 825. The laser devices in these components are classified as “Class 1 Laser Products”...

  • Page 118: External Television Antenna Grounding

    If an outside antenna or cable system is to be connected to your eMachines PC, make sure that the antenna or cable system is electrically grounded to provide some protection against voltage surges and static charges.
  • Page 119 Power lines Warning When installing or realigning an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits. Contact with them could be fatal. Do not locate the antenna near overhead light or power circuits, or where it could fall into such power lines or circuits.

  • Page 120: Environmental Information

    Due to continuing system improvements, Gateway is not responsible for inaccurate information which may appear in this manual. For the latest product updates, consult the eMachines Web site at www.emachines.com. In no event will Gateway be liable for direct, indirect, special, exemplary, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from any defect or omission in this manual, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.

  • Page 121: Macrovision Statement

    Trademark acknowledgments eMachines, Gateway, and the Black-and-White Spot Design are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. in the U.S. and other countries. Intel, Intel Inside logo, and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. Microsoft, MS and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
  • Page 122 Appendix A: Legal Notices...

  • Page 123: Index

    Index AC power connector accessories safety precautions activity indicators See indicators application key arrow keys audio analog speaker jack audio in jack configuring jacks headphone jack line in jack microphone jack muting recording side speaker jack troubleshooting audio CD cleaning audio in jack audio playback buttons backing up files...
  • Page 124 replacing See also optical drive troubleshooting cellular phone memory cards Certificate of Authenticity cleaning audio CD case computer screen keyboard LCD panel mouse screen cleaning CRT screen clicking closing computer case front bezel unresponsive program color panel replacing CompactFlash configuring audio jacks speakers connecting...
  • Page 125 See also optical drive troubleshooting editing buttons www.emachines.com electrostatic discharge (ESD) eMachines contact information model number serial number Support eMachines contact information eMachines Recovery Center re-installing drivers re-installing programs re-installing software ergonomics Error-checking Ethernet jack Ethernet network connecting jack...
  • Page 126 removing replacing function keys hard drive adding backing up files checking for errors checking for free space defragmenting deleting files and folders replacing scanning for errors troubleshooting HD DVD drive locating HD-DVD playing recording headphone jack heat sink replacing Hibernate mode hot-swapping IBM Microdrive IEEE 1394 port...
  • Page 127 Memory Stick microphone jack Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity model number modem cable www.emachines.com connecting dial-up jack modem jack monitor cleaning troubleshooting mouse buttons changing settings cleaning clicking double-clicking moving pointer...
  • Page 128 PS/2 port keyboard mouse See memory rebooting computer recordable drive recording audio files optical discs recovering defaults drivers programs software system Windows with eMachines Recovery with Windows DVD with Windows System recovery discs creating Center Restore...
  • Page 129 Windows with eMachines Recovery Center with Windows DVD with Windows System Restore removing files and folders resetting computer restarting computer restoring defaults drivers files from Recycle Bin programs software system Windows...
  • Page 130 static electricity surge protector system battery replacing system board replacing system identification label Task Schdeuler techinal support Support technical support tips before contacting telephone jack telephone support transferring files from old computer settings from old computer troubleshooting add-in cards audio cable modem cards CD drive...
  • Page 131 Windows key Windows Media Center troubleshooting Windows System Restore creating restore point Windows Update wired Ethernet troubleshooting working safely Zip drive www.emachines.com...
  • Page 132 Index...
  • Page 134 MAN ECOOPER HW REF R2 2/07...

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