eMachines EL1320, EM001 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 Energy Star Disposal instructionsFinding your comfort zone Tips and information for comfortable useTaking care of your vision Page Contents Viii Chapter Product Registration About this guideComponent Icon Description FrontBack 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 hardwarePage Router WAN port Configuring the TCP/IP protocol Testing your networkEstablishing your Ethernet network connection Naming the computers and the workgroupAdding a printer to your network Sharing resourcesSharing drives and printers Click Advanced Sharing, then click Share this folder Using the network Viewing shared drives and foldersCreating a shortcut to a network drive Opening files across the network Copying files across the networkPrinting files across the network Troubleshooting First steps TroubleshootingAudio Add-in cardsCD or DVD drives DVD drivesPage Expansion cards File managementHard drive Page See also Modem dial-up on InternetPage Memory KeyboardMemory card reader Modem cable or DSLModem dial-up Help Page Monitor Mouse Optical disc drives NetworksPage Power PasswordsPrinter Sound Recovering your system Driver and application backup disc Creating recovery discsRecovering 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 startupBefore calling Customer Care Telephone supportSelf-help See the troubleshooting section of this chapterAppendix a Operation conditions FCC noticeRemarque à lintention des utilisateurs canadiens Laser compliance statement Radio device regulatory notice General Digital audio output statementDeclaration of Conformity Article 3.1b EMC Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity Page V09A3