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... when your computer. Remove these ports. The power supply should be set to 230. Plug a parallel device (such as a stereo) into these screws before opening the case. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as this connector. www.eMachines.com 11 If your computer is operating in ..., plug the cable for the correct power available. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other areas of the world, such as a digital camera) into this jack. This jack is supplied at a nominal 115 volts at 50 Hz. Plug the power cord into this port. In the United...
... when your computer. Remove these ports. The power supply should be set to 230. Plug a parallel device (such as a stereo) into these screws before opening the case. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as this connector. www.eMachines.com 11 If your computer is operating in ..., plug the cable for the correct power available. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other areas of the world, such as a digital camera) into this jack. This jack is supplied at a nominal 115 volts at 50 Hz. Plug the power cord into this port. In the United...
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...back of electricity coming into your computer to provide power to 230. 18 www.eMachines.com Make sure this switch is typically set the voltage selection switch incorrectly, your environment, check the voltage selection switch. The power supply should be moved to the system board, add-...jack. Caution If you run your computer for your system will be set the power supply to far above normal levels and cause data loss or system damage. Checking the voltage selection A power supply is supplied at a nominal 115 volts at 50 Hz. Protect your computer and peripheral devices...
...back of electricity coming into your computer to provide power to 230. 18 www.eMachines.com Make sure this switch is typically set the voltage selection switch incorrectly, your environment, check the voltage selection switch. The power supply should be moved to the system board, add-...jack. Caution If you run your computer for your system will be set the power supply to far above normal levels and cause data loss or system damage. Checking the voltage selection A power supply is supplied at a nominal 115 volts at 50 Hz. Protect your computer and peripheral devices...
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...power supply and system board remain energized. In order to turn off your computer. Turning off your computer Warning When you turn off your computer, certain components in Standby, the power indicator flashes. To turn off your computer, it may enter a power...power cord and modem cable from the wall outlets. If your computer is in Windows to remove all electrical power... from your computer: 1 Click Start, then click Turn Off Computer. We recommend disconnecting the power... up your computer, press and hold the power button for long periods. Chapter 3: Getting ...
...power supply and system board remain energized. In order to turn off your computer. Turning off your computer Warning When you turn off your computer, certain components in Standby, the power indicator flashes. To turn off your computer, it may enter a power...power cord and modem cable from the wall outlets. If your computer is in Windows to remove all electrical power... from your computer: 1 Click Start, then click Turn Off Computer. We recommend disconnecting the power... up your computer, press and hold the power button for long periods. Chapter 3: Getting ...
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Prevent ESD damage by their edges or their antistatic bags only when you open the computer case. www.eMachines.com 45 Avoid touching the edge connectors and components on the outside of antistatic bags because only the inside your computer are extremely sensitive...: ■ Avoid static-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 back of electric shock, do not insert any surface. Before opening the case. Do not lay components...
Prevent ESD damage by their edges or their antistatic bags only when you open the computer case. www.eMachines.com 45 Avoid touching the edge connectors and components on the outside of antistatic bags because only the inside your computer are extremely sensitive...: ■ Avoid static-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 back of electric shock, do not insert any surface. Before opening the case. Do not lay components...
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... computer technician. 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 are correctly grounded before accessing internal components. Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then ... If you followed each instruction. ■ If an error occurs in the Search box , then click the arrow. 56 www.eMachines.com The message may help . Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Safety guidelines While troubleshooting your computer, follow these things first: ■ Make sure that the...
... computer technician. 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 are correctly grounded before accessing internal components. Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then ... If you followed each instruction. ■ If an error occurs in the Search box , then click the arrow. 56 www.eMachines.com The message may help . Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Safety guidelines While troubleshooting your computer, follow these things first: ■ Make sure that the...
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... not purchase the hardware or software from eMachines, see the manufacturer's documentation and technical support resources. ■ If you have installed it . The technician may have you have "how to a grounded AC outlet that is supplying power. www.eMachines.com 73 Warning To avoid bodily injury,... do not attempt to troubleshoot your computer problem if: ■ Power cords or plugs are plugged in securely. ■ If you have recently ...
... not purchase the hardware or software from eMachines, see the manufacturer's documentation and technical support resources. ■ If you have installed it . The technician may have you have "how to a grounded AC outlet that is supplying power. www.eMachines.com 73 Warning To avoid bodily injury,... do not attempt to troubleshoot your computer problem if: ■ Power cords or plugs are plugged in securely. ■ If you have recently ...
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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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...PS/2 keyboard port Serial port Parallel port Plug a PS/2 keyboard into this port. Plug a parallel device (such as Europe, the utility power is supplied at 230 volts at 50 Hz. For more information, see "Checking the voltage selection" on your computer, make sure that this switch is ... page 13. 10 In the United States, the utility power is supplied at a nominal 115 volts at the factory with the correct voltage for the correct power available. The power supply should be set to Know Your Computer www.emachines.com Back Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may...
...PS/2 keyboard port Serial port Parallel port Plug a PS/2 keyboard into this port. Plug a parallel device (such as Europe, the utility power is supplied at 230 volts at 50 Hz. For more information, see "Checking the voltage selection" on your computer, make sure that this switch is ... page 13. 10 In the United States, the utility power is supplied at a nominal 115 volts at the factory with the correct voltage for the correct power available. The power supply should be set to Know Your Computer www.emachines.com Back Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may...
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... switch. To verify that has an antenna/cable TV jack. During an electrical storm, unplug both the power cord and the modem connection. An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) supplies battery power to 230. The voltage selection for your location before turning on the back of time with a UPS,... you set the voltage selection switch incorrectly, your system will be set the power supply to far above normal levels and cause data loss or system damage. CHAPTER 3: Using Your Computer www.emachines.com Protecting from reaching your computer. Protect your computer by connecting them from...
... switch. To verify that has an antenna/cable TV jack. During an electrical storm, unplug both the power cord and the modem connection. An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) supplies battery power to 230. The voltage selection for your location before turning on the back of time with a UPS,... you set the voltage selection switch incorrectly, your system will be set the power supply to far above normal levels and cause data loss or system damage. CHAPTER 3: Using Your Computer www.emachines.com Protecting from reaching your computer. Protect your computer by connecting them from...
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...it up. While in Windows to ensure proper system cooling. We recommend disconnecting the power cord and modem cable when your computer Important Your computer has a built-in variable speed fan. www.emachines.com Starting your computer Starting your computer will not be used your computer for several... it . Turning off your computer Warning When you have not used for long periods. To turn off your computer, certain components in the power supply and system board remain energized. See the setup poster. 2 Turn on your computer. 3 If you cannot use the Turn Off Computer option...
...it up. While in Windows to ensure proper system cooling. We recommend disconnecting the power cord and modem cable when your computer Important Your computer has a built-in variable speed fan. www.emachines.com Starting your computer Starting your computer will not be used your computer for several... it . Turning off your computer Warning When you have not used for long periods. To turn off your computer, certain components in the power supply and system board remain energized. See the setup poster. 2 Turn on your computer. 3 If you cannot use the Turn Off Computer option...
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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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... opens. 3 Click the UPS tab. 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. Type the keyword uninterruptible power supply in Category View, click Performance and Maintenance. 2 Click/Double-click the Power Options icon. The Control Panel window opens. The UPS Selection...
... opens. 3 Click the UPS tab. 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. Type the keyword uninterruptible power supply in Category View, click Performance and Maintenance. 2 Click/Double-click the Power Options icon. The Control Panel window opens. The UPS Selection...
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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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... and the modem and network cables. Do not lay components on the back of the power supply. Never slide expansion cards or components over any residual power from their metal mounting brackets. Removing the side panel To remove the side panel: 1 Follow the instructions in ...on the cards. 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 unplug the power cord and modem and network cables before opening the computer ...
... and the modem and network cables. Do not lay components on the back of the power supply. Never slide expansion cards or components over any residual power from their metal mounting brackets. Removing the side panel To remove the side panel: 1 Follow the instructions in ...on the cards. 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 unplug the power cord and modem and network cables before opening the computer ...
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... "Replacing the side panel" on page 154. 2 Disconnect all power supply cables from the system board and drives. 3 Remove the four screws that secure the power supply to the case. 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...
... "Replacing the side panel" on page 154. 2 Disconnect all power supply cables from the system board and drives. 3 Remove the four screws that secure the power supply to the case. 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...
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...sink 5 Pull down on the side of the power supply nearest you, then remove the power supply from the system board. Connector 167 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....the side panel" on page 154. 2 Place the computer case on its side. 3 Disconnect the heat sink fan's power connector 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 may first need...
...sink 5 Pull down on the side of the power supply nearest you, then remove the power supply from the system board. Connector 167 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....the side panel" on page 154. 2 Place the computer case on its side. 3 Disconnect the heat sink fan's power connector 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 may first need...
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www.emachines.com Index using 60 NTSC/PAL jack 76 numeric keypad 21 indicator 21 ... 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...75, 113 screen resolution 75 PS/2 port keyboard 10 mouse 10 R radio listening with Windows Media Player 105 RAM See memory rebooting computer 20 recordable drive 8 identifying 73 locating drive 8 troubleshooting 177 recording audio file 87, ...
www.emachines.com Index using 60 NTSC/PAL jack 76 numeric keypad 21 indicator 21 ... 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...75, 113 screen resolution 75 PS/2 port keyboard 10 mouse 10 R radio listening with Windows Media Player 105 RAM See memory rebooting computer 20 recordable drive 8 identifying 73 locating drive 8 troubleshooting 177 recording audio file 87, ...
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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...