Returning your system to its factory condition | eMachines EL1300

Chapter 3: Troubleshooting

Returning your system to its factory condition

In case your computer experiences problems that are not recoverable by other methods, you may need to reinstall everything to return your system to its factory condition. You can reinstall using either your hard drive or the recovery discs you have created.

Caution

This complete recovery deletes everything on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers that were pre-installed on your system. If you can access important files on your hard drive, back them up now.

•If you can still run Windows OS, see “Recovering from within Windows OS” on page 50.

•If you cannot run Windows OS and your original hard drive is still working, see “Recovering from the hard drive during startup” on page 51.

•If you cannot run Windows OS and your original hard drive has been completely re-formatted or you have installed a replacement hard drive, see “Recovering from your recovery discs” on page 51.

Recovering from within Windows OS

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

1 Click (Start), All Programs, eMachines, then click eMachines Recovery Management. eMachines Recovery Management opens.

2Click the Restore tab, then click Restore system to factory default. The Confirm Restoration dialog box opens.

3Click Yes, then click Start. A dialog box displays information about the hard drive that the operating system will be recovered to.

Caution

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

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eMachines EL1300 manual Returning your system to its factory condition, Recovering from within Windows OS

Contents

User Guide Page Information for your safety and comfort Safety instructions Product servicing Iii Disposal instructions Tips and information for comfortable use Finding your comfort zone Taking care of your vision Page Contents Viii Chapter About this guide Front Back Hdmi Setting Up and Getting Started Working safely and comfortably Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain Preparing power connections Protecting from power source problems Checking the voltage selection Connecting to a broadband modem or network Connecting a dial-up modem Using the World Wide Web Connecting to a Web site Downloading files Wired Ethernet networking Using a routerEthernet networking Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit Ethernet Equipment you need for a router-based Ethernet network Setting up wired Ethernet network hardware Making sure your broadband connection works Important Setting Up and Getting Started Router WAN port Establishing your Ethernet network connection Naming the computers and the workgroup Configuring the TCP/IP protocol Testing your network Adding a printer to your network Sharing resourcesSharing drives and printers Or drive to uncheck the box Click Apply, then click OK Using the network Viewing shared drives and folders Creating a shortcut to a network drive Opening files across the networkCopying files across the network Printing files across the network Setting Up and Getting Started Troubleshooting Troubleshooting First steps Add-in cards AudioCD or DVD drives DVD drives Troubleshooting Expansion cards File managementHard drive Troubleshooting Internet See also Modem dial-up on Troubleshooting Keyboard Memory Memory card reader Modem cable or DSLModem dial-up Page Troubleshooting Page Monitor Mouse Networks Optical disc drivesPage Passwords PowerPrinter Page Sound Recovering your system Creating recovery discs Recovering pre-installed software and drivers Recovering from within Windows OS Returning your system to its factory condition Recovering from the hard drive during startup Recovering from your recovery discs What is Labelflash? Creating Labelflash Disc LabelsCreating disc labels with LabelPrint Page Troubleshooting Page JPG/JPEG TIF/TIFF BMP GIF Label side of most discs is the least shiny side Telephone support Before calling Customer Care Self-help Troubleshooting Appendix a FCC notice Operation conditions Modem notices Declaration of Conformity for EU countries List of applicable countries Laser compliance statement LCD pixel statementMacrovision copyright protection notice Radio device regulatory notice General European Union EU FCC RF safety requirement Appendix a Regulations and safety notices