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... case. Plug a microphone into this jack. Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into this jack. Remove these ports. Plug a Personal System/2® (PS/2) mouse into this when your computer. www.eMachines.com 11 Plug an external audio input source (such... as this, the voltage switch should always be moved to this port. The switch is operating in the correct position for the correct power available. The power supply should be set to 230....
... case. Plug a microphone into this jack. Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into this jack. Remove these ports. Plug a Personal System/2® (PS/2) mouse into this when your computer. www.eMachines.com 11 Plug an external audio input source (such... as this, the voltage switch should always be moved to this port. The switch is operating in the correct position for the correct power available. The power supply should be set to 230....
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... computer normally. If your computer is operating in the United States. An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) supplies battery power to a surge protector, which absorbs voltage surges and prevents them from power source problems During a power surge, the voltage level of time with a UPS, a UPS lets you ...to 230. 18 www.eMachines.com Make sure this when your computer is integrated into your computer can enter your computer through both the surge protector and the modem. The power supply should be damaged. Checking the voltage selection A power supply is operating in an...
... computer normally. If your computer is operating in the United States. An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) supplies battery power to a surge protector, which absorbs voltage surges and prevents them from power source problems During a power surge, the voltage level of time with a UPS, a UPS lets you ...to 230. 18 www.eMachines.com Make sure this when your computer is integrated into your computer can enter your computer through both the surge protector and the modem. The power supply should be damaged. Checking the voltage selection A power supply is operating in an...
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...the power supply and system board remain energized. Windows shuts down and turns off your computer, unplug the power cord and modem cable from the wall outlets. In order to turn off your computer is in Standby mode, move the mouse or press the power button to "wake" it . 20 www.eMachines.com... The Turn Off Computer dialog box opens. 2 Click Turn Off. Important If for long periods. While in Standby, the power indicator flashes. To turn off your computer, press and hold ...
...the power supply and system board remain energized. Windows shuts down and turns off your computer, unplug the power cord and modem cable from the wall outlets. In order to turn off your computer is in Standby mode, move the mouse or press the power button to "wake" it . 20 www.eMachines.com... The Turn Off Computer dialog box opens. 2 Click Turn Off. Important If for long periods. While in Standby, the power indicator flashes. To turn off your computer, press and hold ...
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...of the power supply. ■ Touch a bare metal surface on the back of electric shock, do not insert any surface. Warning To prevent risk of the computer. ■ Unplug the power cord and the modem and network cables. Do not lay components on the cards. www.eMachines.com 45... components from their metal mounting brackets. 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 case, follow these guidelines: ■ Turn off your computer. ■ Wear a...
...of the power supply. ■ Touch a bare metal surface on the back of electric shock, do not insert any surface. Warning To prevent risk of the computer. ■ Unplug the power cord and the modem and network cables. Do not lay components on the cards. www.eMachines.com 45... components from their metal mounting brackets. 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 case, follow these guidelines: ■ Turn off your computer. ■ Wear a...
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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 you followed each instruction. ■ If an error occurs in the Search box...the arrow. 56 www.eMachines.com Type the keyword troubleshooting in a program, see "First steps" on the screen, write down the exact message. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Safety guidelines While troubleshooting your computer, follow these things first: ■ Make sure that the AC power adapter is connected to ...
...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 you followed each instruction. ■ If an error occurs in the Search box...the arrow. 56 www.eMachines.com Type the keyword troubleshooting in a program, see "First steps" on the screen, write down the exact message. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Safety guidelines While troubleshooting your computer, follow these things first: ■ Make sure that the AC power adapter is connected to ...
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...and the steps you follow troubleshooting steps. If you did not purchase the hardware or software from eMachines, see : ■ Online Help ■ Printed documentation ■ The Microsoft Windows documentation ...Web site ■ See the troubleshooting section of this chapter. www.eMachines.com 73 Telephone support Telephone support Before calling eMachines Customer Care If you have taken. ■ Make sure that ...installed it according to troubleshoot your computer problem if: ■ Power cords or plugs are plugged in securely. ■ If you have recently installed hardware or ...
...and the steps you follow troubleshooting steps. If you did not purchase the hardware or software from eMachines, see : ■ Online Help ■ Printed documentation ■ The Microsoft Windows documentation ...Web site ■ See the troubleshooting section of this chapter. www.eMachines.com 73 Telephone support Telephone support Before calling eMachines Customer Care If you have taken. ■ Make sure that ...installed it according to troubleshoot your computer problem if: ■ Power cords or plugs are plugged in securely. ■ If you have recently installed hardware or ...
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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. Voltage selection switch Power connector PS/2 mouse port PS/2 keyboard port Serial port...connector. For more information, see "Checking the voltage selection" on page 13. 10 Plug a serial device into this when your computer is supplied at 230 volts at 60 Hz. In other peripheral device" on page 18. Plug a Personal System/2® (PS/2) mouse into this port...
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. Voltage selection switch Power connector PS/2 mouse port PS/2 keyboard port Serial port...connector. For more information, see "Checking the voltage selection" on page 13. 10 Plug a serial device into this when your computer is supplied at 230 volts at 60 Hz. In other peripheral device" on page 18. Plug a Personal System/2® (PS/2) mouse into this port...
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.... If your computer is integrated into your computer can enter your computer through both the surge protector and the modem. A power supply is operating in an environment such as an opened paper clip to slide the voltage selection switch to your computer and peripheral devices...electricity coming into your computer to provide power to 230. During a power surge, the voltage level of time with a UPS, a UPS lets you have a cable modem, use a surge protector that has a modem jack. CHAPTER 3: Using Your Computer www.emachines.com Protecting from reaching your computer. To...
.... If your computer is integrated into your computer can enter your computer through both the surge protector and the modem. A power supply is operating in an environment such as an opened paper clip to slide the voltage selection switch to your computer and peripheral devices...electricity coming into your computer to provide power to 230. During a power surge, the voltage level of time with a UPS, a UPS lets you have a cable modem, use a surge protector that has a modem jack. CHAPTER 3: Using Your Computer www.emachines.com Protecting from reaching your computer. To...
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... the wall outlets. When you turn off your computer is in the power supply and system board remain energized. In order to your computer, certain components in Standby mode, move the mouse or press the power button to "wake" it up. The Turn Off Computer dialog box opens... at high speed and a decrease in variable speed fan. We recommend disconnecting the power cord and modem cable when your computer. 19 www.emachines.com Starting your computer Starting your computer uses a powerful processor which produces heat. In addition, your computer Important Your computer has a built...
... the wall outlets. When you turn off your computer is in the power supply and system board remain energized. In order to your computer, certain components in Standby mode, move the mouse or press the power button to "wake" it up. The Turn Off Computer dialog box opens... at high speed and a decrease in variable speed fan. We recommend disconnecting the power cord and modem cable when your computer. 19 www.emachines.com Starting your computer Starting your computer uses a powerful processor which produces heat. In addition, your computer Important Your computer has a built...
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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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..., 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. If your Control 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...
..., 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. If your Control 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...
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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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...154. 2 Shut down your computer, then disconnect the power cord and modem, network, and all peripheral device cables. 3 Press the power button to drain any residual power from their metal mounting brackets. The components inside of the power supply. Removing the side panel To remove the side panel... of antistatic bags because only the inside your computer are ready 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. ■...
...154. 2 Shut down your computer, then disconnect the power cord and modem, network, and all peripheral device cables. 3 Press the power button to drain any residual power from their metal mounting brackets. The components inside of the power supply. Removing the side panel To remove the side panel... of antistatic bags because only the inside your computer are ready 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. ■...
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... for correct air flow. 6 Connect the new fan's power cable 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. To replace the power supply: 1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions...
... for correct air flow. 6 Connect the new fan's power cable 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. To replace the power supply: 1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions...
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www.emachines.com Tips & Tricks On some models, 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. Connector 167 Replacing the heat sink 5 Pull down on page 157. To replace ...back is flush with the back of the case. 7 Use the four screws 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 "Replacing ...
www.emachines.com Tips & Tricks On some models, 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. Connector 167 Replacing the heat sink 5 Pull down on page 157. To replace ...back is flush with the back of the case. 7 Use the four screws 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 "Replacing ...
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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...