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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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... this port. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 18. The power supply 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. Plug the...USB ports (optional) Microphone jack Audio output (Line out) jack Audio input (Line in the correct position for the correct power available. The switch is supplied at 230 volts at 60 Hz. In other peripheral device" on your area. For more information, see "Installing a printer...
... this port. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 18. The power supply 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. Plug the...USB ports (optional) Microphone jack Audio output (Line out) jack Audio input (Line in the correct position for the correct power available. The switch is supplied at 230 volts at 60 Hz. In other peripheral device" on your area. For more information, see "Installing a printer...
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...you have a cable modem, use a surge protector that has an antenna/cable TV jack. An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) supplies battery power to your computer and peripheral devices by using a surge protector. Checking the voltage selection Caution If you run...power source problems Warning High voltages can increase to far above normal levels and cause data loss or system damage. Use the power selection switch on your computer. CHAPTER 3: Using Your Computer www.emachines.com Protecting from reaching your computer. Protect your computer during a power failure. The power supply...
...you have a cable modem, use a surge protector that has an antenna/cable TV jack. An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) supplies battery power to your computer and peripheral devices by using a surge protector. Checking the voltage selection Caution If you run...power source problems Warning High voltages can increase to far above normal levels and cause data loss or system damage. Use the power selection switch on your computer. CHAPTER 3: Using Your Computer www.emachines.com Protecting from reaching your computer. Protect your computer during a power failure. The power supply...
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... speed. Turning off your computer Warning When you have not used for long periods. www.emachines.com Starting your computer Starting your computer, certain components in the power supply and system board remain energized. Both the system fan and processor can run at different speeds... at high speed and a decrease in Standby, the power indicator flashes. When you turn off your computer Important ...
... speed. Turning off your computer Warning When you have not used for long periods. www.emachines.com Starting your computer Starting your computer, certain components in the power supply and system board remain energized. Both the system fan and processor can run at different speeds... at high speed and a decrease in Standby, the power indicator flashes. When you turn off your computer Important ...
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... into an AC power outlet, then turn it must have two video connections), you can connect an additional monitor or projector to install the driver from the disc supplied by the manufacturer or download the driver from the manufacturer's Web site. 5 After the driver is installed, right-click any ... secondary VGA port on your computer. 3 Turn on your computer. Tips & Tricks For the location of the VGA port on your computer. www.emachines.com Using a second monitor Using a second monitor Important The dialog boxes shown in this section are examples only and may need to your computer, ...
... into an AC power outlet, then turn it must have two video connections), you can connect an additional monitor or projector to install the driver from the disc supplied by the manufacturer or download the driver from the manufacturer's Web site. 5 After the driver is installed, right-click any ... secondary VGA port on your computer. 3 Turn on your computer. Tips & Tricks For the location of the VGA port on your computer. www.emachines.com Using a second monitor Using a second monitor Important The dialog boxes shown in this section are examples only and may need to your computer, ...
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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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... to keep others from viewing your changes. You can choose from, and many more information about changing the power scheme, click Start, then click Help and Support. Windows previews the screen saver. ■ If you are... computer on for long periods of screen savers that you want to the Wait box. 5 Click OK. 112 Windows supplies a variety of time without using a monitor (not a flat-panel display), an image may get burned in . Type... you want to avoid this damage. CHAPTER 9: Customizing Your Computer www.emachines.com Selecting a screen saver Caution If you are using it.
... to keep others from viewing your changes. You can choose from, and many more information about changing the power scheme, click Start, then click Help and Support. Windows previews the screen saver. ■ If you are... computer on for long periods of screen savers that you want to the Wait box. 5 Click OK. 112 Windows supplies a variety of time without using a monitor (not a flat-panel display), an image may get burned in . Type... you want to avoid this damage. CHAPTER 9: Customizing Your Computer www.emachines.com Selecting a screen saver Caution If you are using it.
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... Your Computer www.emachines.com Installing an uninterruptible power supply To install an uninterruptible power supply (UPS): 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. Help and Support For more information about changing the power scheme, click Start, then click Help and Support. The Power Options Properties dialog box...Panel is attached. 6 Click Finish, then click OK. 118 Type the keyword uninterruptible power supply in Category View, click Performance and Maintenance. 2 Click/Double-click the Power Options icon. The UPS Selection dialog box opens. 5 Click the manufacturer and model ...
... Your Computer www.emachines.com Installing an uninterruptible power supply To install an uninterruptible power supply (UPS): 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. Help and Support For more information about changing the power scheme, click Start, then click Help and Support. The Power Options Properties dialog box...Panel is attached. 6 Click Finish, then click OK. 118 Type the keyword uninterruptible power supply in Category View, click Performance and Maintenance. 2 Click/Double-click the Power Options icon. The UPS Selection dialog box opens. 5 Click the manufacturer and model ...
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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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...case, follow these guidelines: ■ Turn off your computer, then unplug the power cord and modem cable before opening the case. CHAPTER 13: Adding and Replacing Components www.emachines.com Preventing static electricity discharge Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and ...or their antistatic bags only when you open the computer case. The components inside of the power supply. Never slide expansion cards or components over any residual power from their metal mounting brackets. Do not lay components on the cards. Caution ESD can permanently...
...case, follow these guidelines: ■ Turn off your computer, then unplug the power cord and modem cable before opening the case. CHAPTER 13: Adding and Replacing Components www.emachines.com Preventing static electricity discharge Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and ...or their antistatic bags only when you open the computer case. The components inside of the power supply. Never slide expansion cards or components over any residual power from their metal mounting brackets. Do not lay components on the cards. Caution ESD can permanently...
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...side panel by following the instructions in "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 system board. 7 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in "Removing the side...the back of the case for correct air flow. 6 Connect the new fan's power cable 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 secure the new rear ...
...side panel by following the instructions in "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 system board. 7 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in "Removing the side...the back of the case for correct air flow. 6 Connect the new fan's power cable 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 secure the new rear ...
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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 the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on page 154... & Tricks You need to add or replace the heat sink. Replacing the heat sink 5 Pull down on the side of the power supply nearest you, then remove the power supply from the system board. Connector 167 To replace the heat sink: 1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in "Replacing ...
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 the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on page 154... & Tricks You need to add or replace the heat sink. Replacing the heat sink 5 Pull down on the side of the power supply nearest you, then remove the power supply from the system board. Connector 167 To replace the heat sink: 1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in "Replacing ...
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..., then click Help and Support. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com Safety guidelines 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 and while the modem cable, network cable, and power cord are connected. ■ Make sure that you followed each instruction. ...
..., then click Help and Support. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com Safety guidelines 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 and while the modem cable, network cable, and power cord are connected. ■ Make sure that you followed each instruction. ...
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...securely. ■ If you have a technical problem with it is supplying power. If you have installed it according to " questions about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.emachines.com Telephone support Sound Help and Support For more information about using external...provided with your computer, follow troubleshooting steps. 191 Telephone support Before calling eMachines Customer Care Warning To avoid bodily injury, do not attempt to troubleshoot your computer problem if power cords or plugs are plugged in the Search box, then click the ...
...securely. ■ If you have a technical problem with it is supplying power. If you have installed it according to " questions about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.emachines.com Telephone support Sound Help and Support For more information about using external...provided with your computer, follow troubleshooting steps. 191 Telephone support Before calling eMachines Customer Care Warning To avoid bodily injury, do not attempt to troubleshoot your computer problem if power cords or plugs are plugged in the Search box, then click the ...
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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...
