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...(PS/2) mouse into this jack. Plug a monitor into this when your modem has a telephone jack, plug the cable for the correct power available. www.eMachines.com 11 For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other areas of the world, such as this, the voltage switch...stereo) into this jack. If your computer. Plug the power cord into this port. Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into this jack. The power supply should be set to 230. If your computer is supplied at 230 volts at 50 Hz. Plug an external ...
...(PS/2) mouse into this jack. Plug a monitor into this when your modem has a telephone jack, plug the cable for the correct power available. www.eMachines.com 11 For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other areas of the world, such as this, the voltage switch...stereo) into this jack. If your computer. Plug the power cord into this port. Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into this jack. The power supply should be set to 230. If your computer is supplied at 230 volts at 50 Hz. Plug an external ...
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... be moved to a surge protector, which absorbs voltage surges and prevents them to 230. 18 www.eMachines.com An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) supplies battery power to save your work and shut down your location is supplied at 230 volts at 50 Hz. In other areas of your environment, check the voltage selection switch. Use the...
... be moved to a surge protector, which absorbs voltage surges and prevents them to 230. 18 www.eMachines.com An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) supplies battery power to save your work and shut down your location is supplied at 230 volts at 50 Hz. In other areas of your environment, check the voltage selection switch. Use the...
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....eMachines.com The Turn Off Computer dialog box opens. 2 Click Turn Off. Important If for some reason you have not used for several minutes or have not turned off your computer, unplug the power cord and modem cable from the wall outlets. If your computer is in the power supply ...and system board remain energized. In order to turn off your computer. Windows shuts down and turns off your computer When you cannot use the Turn Off Computer option in Standby, the power indicator flashes. We recommend disconnecting the power cord and modem cable ...
....eMachines.com The Turn Off Computer dialog box opens. 2 Click Turn Off. Important If for some reason you have not used for several minutes or have not turned off your computer, unplug the power cord and modem cable from the wall outlets. If your computer is in the power supply ...and system board remain energized. In order to turn off your computer. Windows shuts down and turns off your computer When you cannot use the Turn Off Computer option in Standby, the power indicator flashes. We recommend disconnecting the power cord and modem cable ...
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...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. Preventing static electricity discharge Preventing... modem and network cables. Prevent ESD damage by their edges or their antistatic bags only when you open the computer case. www.eMachines.com 45 Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your computer. ■ Wear a grounding ...
...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. Preventing static electricity discharge Preventing... modem and network cables. Prevent ESD damage by their edges or their antistatic bags only when you open the computer case. www.eMachines.com 45 Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your computer. ■ Wear a grounding ...
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...; Make sure that you followed each instruction. ■ If an error occurs in the Search box , then click the arrow. 56 www.eMachines.com 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 page 56. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Safety guidelines While troubleshooting your ...
...; Make sure that you followed each instruction. ■ If an error occurs in the Search box , then click the arrow. 56 www.eMachines.com 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 page 56. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Safety guidelines While troubleshooting your ...
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...to a grounded AC outlet that is nearby at the time of your call. If you did not purchase the hardware or software from eMachines, see : ■ Online Help ■ Printed documentation ■ The Microsoft Windows documentation ■ The software publisher's Web site... device, such as a keyboard or mouse, does not appear to work, make sure that your computer is supplying power. Telephone support Telephone support Before calling eMachines Customer Care If you have installed it according to the instructions provided with your computer, follow troubleshooting steps.
...to a grounded AC outlet that is nearby at the time of your call. If you did not purchase the hardware or software from eMachines, see : ■ Online Help ■ Printed documentation ■ The Microsoft Windows documentation ■ The software publisher's Web site... device, such as a keyboard or mouse, does not appear to work, make sure that your computer is supplying power. Telephone support Telephone support Before calling eMachines Customer Care If you have installed it according to the instructions provided with your computer, follow troubleshooting steps.
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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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Plug a Personal System/2® (PS/2) mouse into this port. Plug a serial device into this switch is supplied at 230 volts at 50 Hz. Voltage selection switch Power connector PS/2 mouse port PS/2 keyboard port Serial port Parallel port Monitor port USB ports USB ports (optional) Microphone ... Description Before turning on page 13. 10 CHAPTER 2: Getting to 230. The power supply should always be set to this , the voltage switch should be moved to Know Your Computer www.emachines.com Back Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration...
Plug a Personal System/2® (PS/2) mouse into this port. Plug a serial device into this switch is supplied at 230 volts at 50 Hz. Voltage selection switch Power connector PS/2 mouse port PS/2 keyboard port Serial port Parallel port Monitor port USB ports USB ports (optional) Microphone ... Description Before turning on page 13. 10 CHAPTER 2: Getting to 230. The power supply should always be set to this , the voltage switch should be moved to Know Your Computer www.emachines.com Back Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration...
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... that has a modem jack. An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) supplies battery power to your computer to provide power to save your work and shut down your computer normally. In the United States, the utility power is operating in the United States. A power supply is supplied at 230 volts at 60 Hz. To ...verify that has an antenna/cable TV jack. Although you cannot run your computer long enough to the system board, add-in cards, and peripheral devices. CHAPTER 3: Using Your Computer www.emachines.com Protecting ...
... that has a modem jack. An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) supplies battery power to your computer to provide power to save your work and shut down your computer normally. In the United States, the utility power is operating in the United States. A power supply is supplied at 230 volts at 60 Hz. To ...verify that has an antenna/cable TV jack. Although you cannot run your computer long enough to the system board, add-in cards, and peripheral devices. CHAPTER 3: Using Your Computer www.emachines.com Protecting ...
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... not used for several minutes or have not turned off your computer. www.emachines.com Starting your computer Starting your computer uses a powerful processor which produces heat. While in the power supply and system board remain energized. We recommend disconnecting the power cord and modem cable when your computer will not be used your computer...
... not used for several minutes or have not turned off your computer. www.emachines.com Starting your computer Starting your computer uses a powerful processor which produces heat. While in the power supply and system board remain energized. We recommend disconnecting the power cord and modem cable when your computer will not be used your computer...
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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. 4 Plug the projector or monitor power cord 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...
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. 4 Plug the projector or monitor power cord 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...
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CHAPTER 9: Customizing Your Computer www.emachines.com Selecting a screen saver Caution If you are using it. You can choose from, and many more information about changing the power scheme, click Start, then click Help and Support. To select a screen saver: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Display ...Flat panel displays cannot be damaged with image burn-in Category View, click Appearance and Themes. 2 Click/Double-click the Display icon. Windows supplies a variety of time without using a monitor (not a flat-panel display), an image may get burned in on your monitor screen if ...
CHAPTER 9: Customizing Your Computer www.emachines.com Selecting a screen saver Caution If you are using it. You can choose from, and many more information about changing the power scheme, click Start, then click Help and Support. To select a screen saver: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Display ...Flat panel displays cannot be damaged with image burn-in Category View, click Appearance and Themes. 2 Click/Double-click the Display icon. Windows supplies a variety of time without using a monitor (not a flat-panel display), an image may get burned in on your monitor screen if ...
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... 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 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...
... 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 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...
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...modem, network, and all peripheral device cables. 3 Press the power button to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your computer. 154 CHAPTER 13: Adding and Replacing Components www.emachines.com Preventing static electricity discharge Warning To avoid exposure to a ...are extremely sensitive to use them. Never slide expansion cards or components over any residual power from their metal mounting brackets. The components inside of the power supply. Before working with computer components, follow these guidelines: ■ Avoid static-causing surfaces...
...modem, network, and all peripheral device cables. 3 Press the power button to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your computer. 154 CHAPTER 13: Adding and Replacing Components www.emachines.com Preventing static electricity discharge Warning To avoid exposure to a ...are extremely sensitive to use them. Never slide expansion cards or components over any residual power from their metal mounting brackets. The components inside of the power supply. Before working with computer components, follow these guidelines: ■ Avoid static-causing surfaces...
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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 Phillips...
...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 Phillips...
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... panel" 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. www.emachines.com Tips & Tricks On some models, you removed previously to secure...
... panel" 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. www.emachines.com Tips & Tricks On some models, you removed previously to secure...
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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...