eMachines EL1300 manual Recovering from the hard drive during startup

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4Click OK. The recovery process begins by restarting your computer, then continues by copying files to your hard drive. This process may take a while, but a eMachines Recovery Management screen shows you its progress.

When the recovery has finished, a dialog box prompts you to restart your computer.

5Click OK. Your computer restarts.

6Follow the on-screen prompts for first-time system setup.

Recovering from the hard drive during startup

To reinstall Windows OS and all pre-installed software and drivers:

1Turn on your computer, then press ALT+F10 during startup. eMachines Recovery Management opens.

2Click Restore system from factory default.

Caution

Continuing the process will erase all files on your hard drive.

3Click Next to continue. Your hard drive’s original, factory-loaded contents are recovered. This process will take several minutes.

Recovering from your recovery discs

To reinstall Windows OS and all pre-installed software and drivers:

1Turn on your computer, insert the first system recovery disc into your optical disc drive, then restart your computer.

Caution

Continuing the process will erase all files on your hard drive.

2During startup, press F10 to open the boot menu. The boot menu is where you can select which device to start from, such as the hard drive or an optical disc.

3Use your arrow keys to select CDROM/DVD, then press ENTER. Windows installs from the recovery disc you inserted.

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Contents User Guide Page Safety instructions Information for your safety and comfortProduct servicing Disposal instructions IiiFinding your comfort zone Tips and information for comfortable useTaking care of your vision Page Contents Viii Chapter Front About this guideBack Hdmi Setting Up and Getting Started Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain Working safely and comfortablyProtecting from power source problems Preparing power connectionsChecking the voltage selection Connecting a dial-up modem Connecting to a broadband modem or networkUsing the World Wide Web Connecting to a Web site Downloading files Using a router Wired Ethernet networkingEthernet networking Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit EthernetEquipment you need for a router-based Ethernet network Making sure your broadband connection works Important Setting up wired Ethernet network hardwareSetting Up and Getting Started Router WAN port Naming the computers and the workgroup Establishing your Ethernet network connectionConfiguring the TCP/IP protocol Testing your network Sharing resources Adding a printer to your networkSharing drives and printers Or drive to uncheck the box Click Apply, then click OK Viewing shared drives and folders Using the networkOpening files across the network Creating a shortcut to a network driveCopying files across the network Printing files across the network Setting Up and Getting Started Troubleshooting First steps TroubleshootingAudio Add-in cardsCD or DVD drives DVD drivesTroubleshooting File management Expansion cardsHard drive Troubleshooting See also Modem dial-up on InternetTroubleshooting Memory KeyboardModem cable or DSL Memory card readerModem dial-up Page Troubleshooting Page Monitor Mouse Optical disc drives NetworksPage Power PasswordsPrinter Page Sound Recovering your system Creating recovery discs Recovering pre-installed software and drivers Returning your system to its factory condition Recovering from within Windows OSRecovering from your recovery discs Recovering from the hard drive during startupCreating Labelflash Disc Labels What is Labelflash?Creating disc labels with LabelPrint Page Troubleshooting Page JPG/JPEG TIF/TIFF BMP GIF Label side of most discs is the least shiny side Before calling Customer Care Telephone supportSelf-help Troubleshooting Appendix a Operation conditions FCC noticeDeclaration of Conformity for EU countries Modem noticesList of applicable countries LCD pixel statement Laser compliance statementMacrovision copyright protection notice European Union EU Radio device regulatory notice GeneralFCC RF safety requirement Appendix a Regulations and safety notices