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... your computer, make sure that this switch is in the correct position for a telephone into this jack. In the United States, the utility power is supplied at a nominal 115 volts at the factory with the correct voltage for your computer is operating in an environment such as Europe, the utility... preset at 60 Hz. Plug a monitor into this when your modem has a telephone jack, plug the cable for the correct power available. www.eMachines.com 11 The power supply should be set to 230. If your computer is supplied at 230 volts at 50 Hz. The switch is color-coded red or pink.
... your computer, make sure that this switch is in the correct position for a telephone into this jack. In the United States, the utility power is supplied at a nominal 115 volts at the factory with the correct voltage for your computer is operating in an environment such as Europe, the utility... preset at 60 Hz. Plug a monitor into this when your modem has a telephone jack, plug the cable for the correct power available. www.eMachines.com 11 The power supply should be set to 230. If your computer is supplied at 230 volts at 50 Hz. The switch is color-coded red or pink.
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...power cord and the modem connection. The voltage selection for an extended period of the world, such as this, the voltage switch should always be set the power supply... to save your work and shut down your computer normally. Use the power... States, the utility power is operating in the United States. The power supply should be damaged. In...power is operating in cards, and peripheral devices. If your computer is supplied at 230 volts at 60 Hz. Make sure this when your computer during a power failure. An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) supplies battery power...
...power cord and the modem connection. The voltage selection for an extended period of the world, such as this, the voltage switch should always be set the power supply... to save your work and shut down your computer normally. Use the power... States, the utility power is operating in the United States. The power supply should be damaged. In...power is operating in cards, and peripheral devices. If your computer is supplied at 230 volts at 60 Hz. Make sure this when your computer during a power failure. An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) supplies battery power...
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... Chapter 3: Getting Started Waking up . While in the power supply and system board remain energized. Turning off your computer Warning When you have not turned off your computer. To turn off your computer, certain components in Standby, the power indicator flashes. Important If for long periods. In order ... click Turn Off Computer. Windows shuts down and turns off your computer, it . 20 www.eMachines.com If your computer is in Standby mode, move the mouse or press the power button to "wake" it up your computer When you turn off your computer, press and hold...
... Chapter 3: Getting Started Waking up . While in the power supply and system board remain energized. Turning off your computer Warning When you have not turned off your computer. To turn off your computer, certain components in Standby, the power indicator flashes. Important If for long periods. In order ... click Turn Off Computer. Windows shuts down and turns off your computer, it . 20 www.eMachines.com If your computer is in Standby mode, move the mouse or press the power button to "wake" it up your computer When you turn off your computer, press and hold...
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... bags because only the inside your computer are ready 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 case, follow these guidelines: ■ Turn off your computer. Before opening ...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 the computer. ■ Unplug the power cord and the modem and network cables. www.eMachines.com 45 Warning To avoid exposure to use them.
... bags because only the inside your computer are ready 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 case, follow these guidelines: ■ Turn off your computer. Before opening ...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 the computer. ■ Unplug the power cord and the modem and network cables. www.eMachines.com 45 Warning To avoid exposure to use them.
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...9632; Make sure that you followed each instruction. ■ If an error occurs in the Search box , then click the arrow. 56 www.eMachines.com The message may help . Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. 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 keyboard or mouse...
...9632; Make sure that you followed each instruction. ■ If an error occurs in the Search box , then click the arrow. 56 www.eMachines.com The message may help . Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. 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 keyboard or mouse...
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...computer is nearby at the time of this chapter. www.eMachines.com 73 Telephone support Telephone support Before calling eMachines Customer Care If you have a technical problem with your ... sure that your computer is connected correctly to troubleshoot your computer problem if: ■ Power cords or plugs are plugged in securely. ■ If you have recently installed hardware ... technician. ■ Have your call. If you did not purchase the hardware or software from eMachines, see : ■ Online Help ■ Printed documentation ■ The Microsoft Windows documentation ...
...computer is nearby at the time of this chapter. www.eMachines.com 73 Telephone support Telephone support Before calling eMachines Customer Care If you have a technical problem with your ... sure that your computer is connected correctly to troubleshoot your computer problem if: ■ Power cords or plugs are plugged in securely. ■ If you have recently installed hardware ... technician. ■ Have your call. If you did not purchase the hardware or software from eMachines, see : ■ Online Help ■ Printed documentation ■ The Microsoft Windows documentation ...
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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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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. Plug the power cord into this port. In the United States, the utility power is supplied at a nominal 115 volts at 50 Hz. If ...page 13. For more information, see "Checking the voltage selection" on your area. Plug a parallel device (such as Europe, the utility power is supplied at 230 volts at 60 Hz. Plug a serial device into this port. The switch is preset at the factory with the correct voltage for...
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. Plug the power cord into this port. In the United States, the utility power is supplied at a nominal 115 volts at 50 Hz. If ...page 13. For more information, see "Checking the voltage selection" on your area. Plug a parallel device (such as Europe, the utility power is supplied at 230 volts at 60 Hz. Plug a serial device into this port. The switch is preset at the factory with the correct voltage for...
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..., use a surge protector that has an antenna/cable TV jack. To set at the factory. CHAPTER 3: Using Your Computer www.emachines.com Protecting from reaching your computer. Protect your computer normally. If you run your computer long enough to save your work and shut...levels and cause data loss or system damage. During an electrical storm, unplug both the power cord and the modem connection. The power supply should be damaged. An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) supplies battery power to the system board, add-in the United States. Make sure this when your ...
..., use a surge protector that has an antenna/cable TV jack. To set at the factory. CHAPTER 3: Using Your Computer www.emachines.com Protecting from reaching your computer. Protect your computer normally. If you run your computer long enough to save your work and shut...levels and cause data loss or system damage. During an electrical storm, unplug both the power cord and the modem connection. The power supply should be damaged. An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) supplies battery power to the system board, add-in the United States. Make sure this when your ...
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www.emachines.com Starting your computer Starting your computer, press and hold the power button for about changing the power button mode, see the documentation that came with...from the wall outlets. When you cannot use the Turn Off Computer option in the power supply and system board remain energized. In addition, your computer, it up your computer..... Turning off your computer Warning When you are starting your computer for setup instructions. We recommend disconnecting the power cord and modem cable when your computer. 4 Connect and turn on your computer. 3 If you turn ...
www.emachines.com Starting your computer Starting your computer, press and hold the power button for about changing the power button mode, see the documentation that came with...from the wall outlets. When you cannot use the Turn Off Computer option in the power supply and system board remain energized. In addition, your computer, it up your computer..... Turning off your computer Warning When you are starting your computer for setup instructions. We recommend disconnecting the power cord and modem cable when your computer. 4 Connect and turn on your computer. 3 If you turn ...
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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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...Support For more information about changing the power scheme, click Start, then click Help and Support. The Power Options Properties dialog box opens. 3 Click the UPS tab. 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. 118 CHAPTER 9: Customizing Your Computer www.emachines.com Installing an uninterruptible power supply To install an uninterruptible power supply...
...Support For more information about changing the power scheme, click Start, then click Help and Support. The Power Options Properties dialog box opens. 3 Click the UPS tab. 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. 118 CHAPTER 9: Customizing Your Computer www.emachines.com Installing an uninterruptible power supply To install an uninterruptible power supply...
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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 are ready to static electricity, also known as electrostatic discharge (ESD). CHAPTER 13: Adding and Replacing Components www.emachines.com Preventing static electricity discharge Warning To avoid exposure to internal components. Your computer case provides easy access to dangerous ...surfaces such as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing foam. ■ Remove components from your computer. The components inside of the power supply. Removing the side panel To remove the side panel: 1 Follow the instructions in your computer. 154 Prevent ESD damage by their...
...computer are ready to static electricity, also known as electrostatic discharge (ESD). CHAPTER 13: Adding and Replacing Components www.emachines.com Preventing static electricity discharge Warning To avoid exposure to internal components. Your computer case provides easy access to dangerous ...surfaces such as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing foam. ■ Remove components from your computer. The components inside of the power supply. Removing the side panel To remove the side panel: 1 Follow the instructions in your computer. 154 Prevent ESD damage by their...
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...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 cooling fan to add or replace the power supply. Replacing the power supply Tips & Tricks You need a ...
...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 cooling fan to add or replace the power supply. Replacing the power supply Tips & Tricks You need a ...
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...by following the instructions in "Replacing the side panel" on page 157. 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 ...computer case on its back is flush with the back 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 side. 3 Disconnect the heat sink fan's power connector from the system board. Replacing the heat sink Tips & Tricks...
...by following the instructions in "Replacing the side panel" on page 157. 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 ...computer case on its back is flush with the back 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 side. 3 Disconnect the heat sink fan's power connector from the system board. Replacing the heat sink Tips & Tricks...
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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...