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...volts at 60 Hz. This jack is operating in the correct position for the correct power available. The power supply should be set to 230. Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into this port. If your ... a telephone jack, plug the cable for your computer is color-coded red or pink. Plug the power cord into this connector. If your area. This jack is preset at the factory with the correct voltage... page 28. Plug a Personal System/2® (PS/2) mouse into this port. www.eMachines.com 11 The switch is color-coded lime green.
...volts at 60 Hz. This jack is operating in the correct position for the correct power available. The power supply should be set to 230. Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into this port. If your ... a telephone jack, plug the cable for your computer is color-coded red or pink. Plug the power cord into this connector. If your area. This jack is preset at the factory with the correct voltage... page 28. Plug a Personal System/2® (PS/2) mouse into this port. www.eMachines.com 11 The switch is color-coded lime green.
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...will be damaged. The power supply should be set to this switch is operating in the United States. During an electrical storm, unplug both the power cord and the modem connection. Caution If you run your computer long enough to 230. 18 www.eMachines.com Protect your computer ...and peripheral devices by using a surge protector. In the United States, the utility power is supplied at 230 volts at 60 ...
...will be damaged. The power supply should be set to this switch is operating in the United States. During an electrical storm, unplug both the power cord and the modem connection. Caution If you run your computer long enough to 230. 18 www.eMachines.com Protect your computer ...and peripheral devices by using a surge protector. In the United States, the utility power is supplied at 230 volts at 60 ...
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...your computer: 1 Click Start, then click Turn Off Computer. Important If for some reason you turn off your computer, certain components in the power supply and system board remain energized. Turning off your computer Warning When you cannot use the Turn Off Computer option in Windows to "wake" it ... We recommend disconnecting the power cord and modem cable when your computer will not be used your computer for several minutes or have not used for about five seconds, then release it. 20 www.eMachines.com To turn off your computer, press and hold the power button for long periods....
...your computer: 1 Click Start, then click Turn Off Computer. Important If for some reason you turn off your computer, certain components in the power supply and system board remain energized. Turning off your computer Warning When you cannot use the Turn Off Computer option in Windows to "wake" it ... We recommend disconnecting the power cord and modem cable when your computer will not be used your computer for several minutes or have not used for about five seconds, then release it. 20 www.eMachines.com To turn off your computer, press and hold the power button for long periods....
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... components on the back of the computer. ■ Unplug the power cord and the modem and network cables. Warning To prevent risk of electric shock, do not insert any surface. www.eMachines.com 45 Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving...-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Never slide expansion cards or components over any object into the vent holes of the power supply. ■ Touch a bare metal surface on the cards. Preventing static electricity discharge Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of ...
... components on the back of the computer. ■ Unplug the power cord and the modem and network cables. Warning To prevent risk of electric shock, do not insert any surface. www.eMachines.com 45 Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving...-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Never slide expansion cards or components over any object into the vent holes of the power supply. ■ Touch a bare metal surface on the cards. Preventing static electricity discharge Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of ...
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...Warning To avoid bodily injury, do not attempt to your computer and an AC outlet and that the AC outlet is supplying power. ■ If you use a power strip or surge protector, make sure that it is turned on. ■ If a peripheral device (such as a ...sure that your hard drive is not full. ■ If an error message appears on and while the modem cable and the power cord are damaged ■ Liquid has been spilled into your computer ■ Your computer was dropped ■ The case was ... or the online help Customer Care in the Search box , then click the arrow. 56 www.eMachines.com
...Warning To avoid bodily injury, do not attempt to your computer and an AC outlet and that the AC outlet is supplying power. ■ If you use a power strip or surge protector, make sure that it is turned on. ■ If a peripheral device (such as a ...sure that your hard drive is not full. ■ If an error message appears on and while the modem cable and the power cord are damaged ■ Liquid has been spilled into your computer ■ Your computer was dropped ■ The case was ... or the online help Customer Care in the Search box , then click the arrow. 56 www.eMachines.com
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...Warning To avoid bodily injury, do not attempt to the instructions provided with it according to troubleshoot your computer problem if: ■ Power cords or plugs are damaged ■ Liquid has been spilled into your computer ■ Your computer was dropped ■ The case... technician may have "how to a grounded AC outlet that is supplying power. Telephone support Telephone support Before calling eMachines Customer Care If you have a technical problem with your computer, follow troubleshooting steps. www.eMachines.com 73 If you did not purchase the hardware or software from...
...Warning To avoid bodily injury, do not attempt to the instructions provided with it according to troubleshoot your computer problem if: ■ Power cords or plugs are damaged ■ Liquid has been spilled into your computer ■ Your computer was dropped ■ The case... technician may have "how to a grounded AC outlet that is supplying power. Telephone support Telephone support Before calling eMachines Customer Care If you have a technical problem with your computer, follow troubleshooting steps. www.eMachines.com 73 If you did not purchase the hardware or software from...
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...support 73 telephone support 73 Web site connection speed 62 turning off computer 9, 20, 21 turning on computer 9, 19 tutoring fee-based 74 U uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 18 updating Norton AntiVirus 39 Windows 38 UPS 18 USB port 9, 11, 28 V video playing 35 virus protecting against 39 removing with ...Norton AntiVirus 39 voltage switch 11 volume adjusting 21 adjusting modem 67 controls 21 muting 21 troubleshooting 72 W Web site eMachines 3 Windows Product Key Code 13 Windows key 23 Windows Media Player 35 Windows Update 38 working safely 16 Z Zip drive port 9, 11 ...
...support 73 telephone support 73 Web site connection speed 62 turning off computer 9, 20, 21 turning on computer 9, 19 tutoring fee-based 74 U uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 18 updating Norton AntiVirus 39 Windows 38 UPS 18 USB port 9, 11, 28 V video playing 35 virus protecting against 39 removing with ...Norton AntiVirus 39 voltage switch 11 volume adjusting 21 adjusting modem 67 controls 21 muting 21 troubleshooting 72 W Web site eMachines 3 Windows Product Key Code 13 Windows key 23 Windows Media Player 35 Windows Update 38 working safely 16 Z Zip drive port 9, 11 ...
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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 ... Selecting a screen saver 112 Using an extended desktop 113 Changing the mouse settings 114 Changing Power-Saving Settings 115 Changing the power scheme 115 Changing advanced power settings 116 Activating and using Hibernate mode 116 Installing an uninterruptible power supply 118 Chapter 10: Protecting Your Computer 119 Hardware security 120 Kensington lock slot 120 Data...
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 ... Selecting a screen saver 112 Using an extended desktop 113 Changing the mouse settings 114 Changing Power-Saving Settings 115 Changing the power scheme 115 Changing advanced power settings 116 Activating and using Hibernate mode 116 Installing an uninterruptible power supply 118 Chapter 10: Protecting Your Computer 119 Hardware security 120 Kensington lock slot 120 Data...
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www.emachines.com Contents Updating Windows 142 BigFix 142 Managing hard drive space 143 Checking hard drive space 143 Using Disk Cleanup 143 Checking the hard drive ... replacing a CD or DVD drive 160 Replacing the memory card reader 162 Adding or replacing a hard drive 163 Replacing the rear fan 165 Replacing the power supply 166 Replacing the heat sink 167 Replacing the front I/O panel 168 Adding or replacing an expansion card 171 Replacing the system board 172 Chapter 14...
www.emachines.com Contents Updating Windows 142 BigFix 142 Managing hard drive space 143 Checking hard drive space 143 Using Disk Cleanup 143 Checking the hard drive ... replacing a CD or DVD drive 160 Replacing the memory card reader 162 Adding or replacing a hard drive 163 Replacing the rear fan 165 Replacing the power supply 166 Replacing the heat sink 167 Replacing the front I/O panel 168 Adding or replacing an expansion card 171 Replacing the system board 172 Chapter 14...
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...jack Modem jack Case cover thumbscrew Description Before turning on page 13. 10 Plug the power cord into this , the voltage switch should always be moved to Know Your Computer www.emachines.com Back Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below... a PS/2 keyboard into this switch is preset at 50 Hz. In the United States, the utility power is supplied at 230 volts at the factory with the correct voltage for the correct power available. Plug a parallel device (such as this port. Plug a Personal System/2® (PS/2) mouse...
...jack Modem jack Case cover thumbscrew Description Before turning on page 13. 10 Plug the power cord into this , the voltage switch should always be moved to Know Your Computer www.emachines.com Back Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below... a PS/2 keyboard into this switch is preset at 50 Hz. In the United States, the utility power is supplied at 230 volts at the factory with the correct voltage for the correct power available. Plug a parallel device (such as this port. Plug a Personal System/2® (PS/2) mouse...
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... that your system has the correct setting for your computer and peripheral devices by using a surge protector. An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) supplies battery power to save your work and shut down your computer through both the surge protector and the modem. If your computer is...United States. The power supply should always be set the power supply to 115V or 230V. The voltage selection for your computer during a power failure. If you run your computer. A power supply is supplied at 230 volts at 60 Hz. CHAPTER 3: Using Your Computer www.emachines.com Protecting from...
... that your system has the correct setting for your computer and peripheral devices by using a surge protector. An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) supplies battery power to save your work and shut down your computer through both the surge protector and the modem. If your computer is...United States. The power supply should always be set the power supply to 115V or 230V. The voltage selection for your computer during a power failure. If you run your computer. A power supply is supplied at 230 volts at 60 Hz. CHAPTER 3: Using Your Computer www.emachines.com Protecting from...
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...computer for the first time, follow the on page 105. To turn off your computer Important Your computer has a built-in Standby, the power indicator flashes. www.emachines.com Starting your computer Starting your computer: 1 Click Start, then click Turn Off Computer. To start your computer: 1 Connect the cables... turn off your computer, it . Both the system fan and processor can run at different speeds at high speed and a decrease in the power supply and system board remain energized. The Turn Off Computer dialog box opens. 2 Click Turn Off. Waking up your computer, unplug the...
...computer for the first time, follow the on page 105. To turn off your computer Important Your computer has a built-in Standby, the power indicator flashes. www.emachines.com Starting your computer Starting your computer: 1 Click Start, then click Turn Off Computer. To start your computer: 1 Connect the cables... turn off your computer, it . Both the system fan and processor can run at different speeds at high speed and a decrease in the power supply and system board remain energized. The Turn Off Computer dialog box opens. 2 Click Turn Off. Waking up your computer, unplug the...
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CHAPTER 9 Customizing Your Computer • Adjusting the screen and desktop settings • Changing the mouse settings • Changing Power-Saving Settings • Installing an uninterruptible power supply
CHAPTER 9 Customizing Your Computer • Adjusting the screen and desktop settings • Changing the mouse settings • Changing Power-Saving Settings • Installing an uninterruptible power supply
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... window opens. Type the keyword uninterruptible power supply in Category View, click Performance and Maintenance. 2 Click/Double-click the Power Options icon. Help and Support For more information about changing the power scheme, click Start, then click Help and Support. The Power Options Properties dialog box opens. 3 ...UPS device is in the Search box, then click the arrow. 4 Click Select. CHAPTER 9: Customizing Your Computer www.emachines.com Installing an uninterruptible power supply To install an uninterruptible power supply (UPS): 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel.
... window opens. Type the keyword uninterruptible power supply in Category View, click Performance and Maintenance. 2 Click/Double-click the Power Options icon. Help and Support For more information about changing the power scheme, click Start, then click Help and Support. The Power Options Properties dialog box opens. 3 ...UPS device is in the Search box, then click the arrow. 4 Click Select. CHAPTER 9: Customizing Your Computer www.emachines.com Installing an uninterruptible power supply To install an uninterruptible power supply (UPS): 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel.
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CHAPTER 13 Adding and Replacing Components • Preventing static electricity discharge • Opening the case • Closing the case • Installing memory • Replacing the system battery • Adding or replacing a CD or DVD drive • Replacing the memory card reader • Adding or replacing a hard drive • Replacing the rear fan • Replacing the power supply • Replacing the heat sink • Replacing the front I/O panel • Adding or replacing an expansion card • Replacing the system board
CHAPTER 13 Adding and Replacing Components • Preventing static electricity discharge • Opening the case • Closing the case • Installing memory • Replacing the system battery • Adding or replacing a CD or DVD drive • Replacing the memory card reader • Adding or replacing a hard drive • Replacing the rear fan • Replacing the power supply • Replacing the heat sink • Replacing the front I/O panel • Adding or replacing an expansion card • Replacing the system board
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... computer components, follow these guidelines: ■ Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). The components inside of the power supply. Warning To prevent risk of electric shock, do not insert any surface. Avoid touching the edge connectors and components on page 154... ESD guidelines every time you are extremely sensitive to use them. CHAPTER 13: Adding and Replacing Components www.emachines.com Preventing static electricity discharge Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your computer and...
... computer components, follow these guidelines: ■ Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). The components inside of the power supply. Warning To prevent risk of electric shock, do not insert any surface. Avoid touching the edge connectors and components on page 154... ESD guidelines every time you are extremely sensitive to use them. CHAPTER 13: Adding and Replacing Components www.emachines.com Preventing static electricity discharge Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your computer and...
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... the case for correct air flow. 6 Connect the new fan's power cable to add or replace the power supply. Screws 4 Slide the power supply forward about one inch. 166 CHAPTER 13: Adding and Replacing Components www.emachines.com 5 Use the four screws you removed previously to secure the... new rear cooling fan to the case. Replacing the power supply Tips & Tricks You ...
... the case for correct air flow. 6 Connect the new fan's power cable to add or replace the power supply. Screws 4 Slide the power supply forward about one inch. 166 CHAPTER 13: Adding and Replacing Components www.emachines.com 5 Use the four screws you removed previously to secure the... new rear cooling fan to the case. Replacing the power supply Tips & Tricks You ...
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...the heat sink Tips & Tricks You need to add or replace the heat sink. www.emachines.com Tips & Tricks On some models, you removed previously to secure the new power supply to the case. 8 Reconnect the power supply cables to the system board and to the drives. 9 Replace the side panel by following ... case on page 157. Connector 167 Replacing the heat sink 5 Pull down on the side of the power supply nearest you, then remove the power supply from the bay. 6 Slide the new power supply into the power supply bay until its back is flush with the back of the case. 7 Use the four screws you ...
...the heat sink Tips & Tricks You need to add or replace the heat sink. www.emachines.com Tips & Tricks On some models, you removed previously to secure the new power supply to the case. 8 Reconnect the power supply cables to the system board and to the drives. 9 Replace the side panel by following ... case on page 157. Connector 167 Replacing the heat sink 5 Pull down on the side of the power supply nearest you, then remove the power supply from the bay. 6 Slide the new power supply into the power supply bay until its back is flush with the back of the case. 7 Use the four screws you ...
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www.emachines.com Index using 60 NTSC/PAL jack 76 numeric keypad 21 indicator 21 O online help 3, 4 opening computer case 154 documents 37 files 23, 27 files ... Hibernate mode 9, 116 indicator 9 schemes 115 source problems 18 Standby/Resume 9 troubleshooting 189 turning off computer 19 turning on computer 19 using UPS 118 power button 9 power supply replacing 166 uninterruptible 118 printer default 190 installing 13, 150 parallel port 10 sharing 59 troubleshooting 189 USB port 8, 11 printing documents 38 files across...
www.emachines.com Index using 60 NTSC/PAL jack 76 numeric keypad 21 indicator 21 O online help 3, 4 opening computer case 154 documents 37 files 23, 27 files ... Hibernate mode 9, 116 indicator 9 schemes 115 source problems 18 Standby/Resume 9 troubleshooting 189 turning off computer 19 turning on computer 19 using UPS 118 power button 9 power supply replacing 166 uninterruptible 118 printer default 190 installing 13, 150 parallel port 10 sharing 59 troubleshooting 189 USB port 8, 11 printing documents 38 files across...
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Index www.emachines.com serial number 9 serial port 10 setting up safety precautions 194 sharing drives 58 folders 58 printer 59 shortcut menus accessing 23 shortcuts adding to ... technical support 191 telephone support 191 Web site connection speed 181 turning off computer 9, 19, 20 turning on computer 9, 19 tutoring fee-based 192 U uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 18, 118 un-sharing drives 59 folders 59 updates security 126 virus definitions 124 updating virus definitions 124 updating Windows 142 UPS 18, 118...
Index www.emachines.com serial number 9 serial port 10 setting up safety precautions 194 sharing drives 58 folders 58 printer 59 shortcut menus accessing 23 shortcuts adding to ... technical support 191 telephone support 191 Web site connection speed 181 turning off computer 9, 19, 20 turning on computer 9, 19 tutoring fee-based 192 U uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 18, 118 un-sharing drives 59 folders 59 updates security 126 virus definitions 124 updating virus definitions 124 updating Windows 142 UPS 18, 118...