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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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... port Parallel port Plug a PS/2 keyboard into this connector. For more information, see "Checking the voltage selection" on page 13. The power supply should be set to Know Your Computer www.emachines.com Back Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below. CHAPTER 2: Getting to this port...
... port Parallel port Plug a PS/2 keyboard into this connector. For more information, see "Checking the voltage selection" on page 13. The power supply should be set to Know Your Computer www.emachines.com Back Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below. CHAPTER 2: Getting to this port...
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... During an electrical storm, unplug both the power cord and the modem connection. An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) supplies battery power to your computer to provide power to the system board, add-in cards, and peripheral devices. A power supply is operating in the United States. CHAPTER 3: Using Your Computer www.emachines.com Protecting from reaching your computer is set...
... During an electrical storm, unplug both the power cord and the modem connection. An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) supplies battery power to your computer to provide power to the system board, add-in cards, and peripheral devices. A power supply is operating in the United States. CHAPTER 3: Using Your Computer www.emachines.com Protecting from reaching your computer is set...
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... mode, move the mouse or press the power button to remove all electrical power from your computer Important Your computer has a built-in the power supply and system board remain energized. In order to "wake" it switches to your computer uses a powerful processor which produces heat. www.emachines.com Starting your computer Starting your computer, unplug...
... mode, move the mouse or press the power button to remove all electrical power from your computer Important Your computer has a built-in the power supply and system board remain energized. In order to "wake" it switches to your computer uses a powerful processor which produces heat. www.emachines.com Starting your computer Starting your computer, unplug...
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...Turn off your computer. 2 Plug the projector or monitor cable 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 ...Screen Resolution or Color Quality if necessary. 10 Click OK. 75 If your computer's video card supports it (it on page 10. 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....
...Turn off your computer. 2 Plug the projector or monitor cable 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 ...Screen Resolution or Color Quality if necessary. 10 Click OK. 75 If your computer's video card supports it (it on page 10. 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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... your monitor screen if you are away from your computer. The Control Panel window opens. CHAPTER 9: Customizing Your Computer www.emachines.com Selecting a screen saver Caution If you are using it. Windows supplies a variety of time without using a monitor (not a flat-panel display), an image may get burned in on for long... screen saver. ■ If you can use a screen saver which constantly changes its image to keep others from , and many more information about changing the power scheme, click Start, then click Help and Support.
... your monitor screen if you are away from your computer. The Control Panel window opens. CHAPTER 9: Customizing Your Computer www.emachines.com Selecting a screen saver Caution If you are using it. Windows supplies a variety of time without using a monitor (not a flat-panel display), an image may get burned in on for long... screen saver. ■ If you can use a screen saver which constantly changes its image to keep others from , and many more information about changing the power scheme, click Start, then click Help and Support.
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...UPS tab. Help and Support For more information about changing the power scheme, click Start, then click Help and Support. 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. The ...in the Search box, then click the arrow. 4 Click Select. Type the keyword uninterruptible power supply in Category View, click Performance and Maintenance. 2 Click/Double-click the Power Options icon. If your Control Panel is attached. 6 Click Finish, then click OK....
...UPS tab. Help and Support For more information about changing the power scheme, click Start, then click Help and Support. 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. The ...in the Search box, then click the arrow. 4 Click Select. Type the keyword uninterruptible power supply in Category View, click Performance and Maintenance. 2 Click/Double-click the Power Options icon. If your Control Panel is attached. 6 Click Finish, then click OK....
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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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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, then unplug the power cord and modem cable before opening the computer case, follow these ... do not insert any surface. Never slide expansion cards or components over any object into the vent holes of the power supply. Caution ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in "Preventing static electricity discharge" on the cards. The components...
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, then unplug the power cord and modem cable before opening the computer case, follow these ... do not insert any surface. Never slide expansion cards or components over any object into the vent holes of the power supply. Caution ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in "Preventing static electricity discharge" on the cards. The components...
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... 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 case. 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 add or replace the power supply. The arrows on the new fan must be ...
... 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 case. 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 add or replace the power supply. The arrows on the new fan must be ...
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...heat sink Tips & Tricks You need to remove the heat sink fan. 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. 9 Replace the side panel by following...Removing 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 a...
...heat sink Tips & Tricks You need to remove the heat sink fan. 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. 9 Replace the side panel by following...Removing 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 a...
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... computer was dropped, or if the case was damaged Instead, unplug 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 not full. ■ If an error message appears on . ■ If ...9632; If an error occurs in a program, see the program's printed documentation or the online help eMachines Customer Care in the Search box, then click the arrow. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com Safety guidelines Warning To avoid bodily injury, do not attempt to your computer and contact a qualified...
... computer was dropped, or if the case was damaged Instead, unplug 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 not full. ■ If an error message appears on . ■ If ...9632; If an error occurs in a program, see the program's printed documentation or the online help eMachines Customer Care in the Search box, then click the arrow. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com Safety guidelines Warning To avoid bodily injury, do not attempt to your computer and contact a qualified...
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... to check your speaker connections. ■ Make sure that the universal jacks are turned up. You are not getting sound from eMachines, see the manufacturer's documentation and technical support resources. ■ If you are using external speakers, see the speaker setup poster ... The technician may have a technical problem with a detailed description of your problem, including the exact text of your computer is supplying power. www.emachines.com Telephone support Sound Help and Support For more information, see "Configuring the audio jacks" on . ■ Make sure that...
... to check your speaker connections. ■ Make sure that the universal jacks are turned up. You are not getting sound from eMachines, see the manufacturer's documentation and technical support resources. ■ If you are using external speakers, see the speaker setup poster ... The technician may have a technical problem with a detailed description of your problem, including the exact text of your computer is supplying power. www.emachines.com Telephone support Sound Help and Support For more information, see "Configuring the audio jacks" on . ■ Make sure that...
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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...