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...before opening the case. Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into this jack. This jack is supplied at a nominal 115 volts at the factory with the correct voltage for a telephone into this port. www.eMachines.com 11 The switch is supplied at 230 volts at 50 ...Hz. In other peripheral device" on page 28. If your computer is in ) jack Telephone jack (optional) Case cover thumbscrews Plug a PS/2 keyboard into this jack. Plug the power cord into this port....
...before opening the case. Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into this jack. This jack is supplied at a nominal 115 volts at the factory with the correct voltage for a telephone into this port. www.eMachines.com 11 The switch is supplied at 230 volts at 50 ...Hz. In other peripheral device" on page 28. If your computer is in ) jack Telephone jack (optional) Case cover thumbscrews Plug a PS/2 keyboard into this jack. Plug the power cord into this port....
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... your computer to 230. 18 www.eMachines.com If your computer is operating in cards, and peripheral devices. Protect your computer and peripheral devices by using a surge protector. Checking the voltage selection A power supply is supplied at 230 volts at 50 Hz. ...cable modem, use a surge protector that has a modem jack. Chapter 3: Getting Started Protecting from reaching your computer. An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) supplies battery power to your computer by connecting them to 115V or 230V. Caution If you have a telephone modem, use a surge protector that ...
... your computer to 230. 18 www.eMachines.com If your computer is operating in cards, and peripheral devices. Protect your computer and peripheral devices by using a surge protector. Checking the voltage selection A power supply is supplied at 230 volts at 50 Hz. ...cable modem, use a surge protector that has a modem jack. Chapter 3: Getting Started Protecting from reaching your computer. An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) supplies battery power to your computer by connecting them to 115V or 230V. Caution If you have a telephone modem, use a surge protector that ...
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...it . 20 www.eMachines.com Chapter 3: Getting Started Waking up . Important If for some reason you turn off your computer is in Standby, the power indicator flashes. Turning off your computer Warning When you cannot use the Turn Off Computer option in the power supply and system board remain... energized. We recommend disconnecting the power cord and modem cable when your computer: 1 Click Start, then click Turn Off Computer. To turn off...
...it . 20 www.eMachines.com Chapter 3: Getting Started Waking up . Important If for some reason you turn off your computer is in Standby, the power indicator flashes. Turning off your computer Warning When you cannot use the Turn Off Computer option in the power supply and system board remain... energized. We recommend disconnecting the power cord and modem cable when your computer: 1 Click Start, then click Turn Off Computer. To turn off...
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Before opening the case. Avoid touching the edge connectors and components on the back of your computer. www.eMachines.com 45 Warning To prevent risk of the bags provide electrostatic protection. ■ Always hold expansion cards by following ...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 cards. Caution ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in your computer. Warning To...
Before opening the case. Avoid touching the edge connectors and components on the back of your computer. www.eMachines.com 45 Warning To prevent risk of the bags provide electrostatic protection. ■ Always hold expansion cards by following ...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 cards. Caution ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in your computer. Warning To...
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... program, see the program's printed documentation or the online help Customer Care in the Search box , then click the arrow. 56 www.eMachines.com Type the keyword troubleshooting in diagnosing and fixing the problem. ■ If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures...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 are correctly grounded before accessing internal components. The message may help .
... program, see the program's printed documentation or the online help Customer Care in the Search box , then click the arrow. 56 www.eMachines.com Type the keyword troubleshooting in diagnosing and fixing the problem. ■ If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures...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 are correctly grounded before accessing internal components. The message may help .
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.... ■ Make sure that is supplying power. Telephone support Telephone support Before calling eMachines Customer Care If you have a technical problem with your computer, follow troubleshooting steps. If you did not purchase the hardware or software from eMachines, see the manufacturer's documentation and technical... ■ The Microsoft Windows documentation ■ The software publisher's Web site ■ See the troubleshooting section of your call. www.eMachines.com 73 If you use a surge protector, make sure that it is turned on. ■ If a peripheral device, such as...
.... ■ Make sure that is supplying power. Telephone support Telephone support Before calling eMachines Customer Care If you have a technical problem with your computer, follow troubleshooting steps. If you did not purchase the hardware or software from eMachines, see the manufacturer's documentation and technical... ■ The Microsoft Windows documentation ■ The software publisher's Web site ■ See the troubleshooting section of your call. www.eMachines.com 73 If you use a surge protector, make sure that it is turned on. ■ If a peripheral device, such as...
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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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..., see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on your computer, make sure that this switch is supplied at 230 volts at 60 Hz. 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. For more...
..., see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on your computer, make sure that this switch is supplied at 230 volts at 60 Hz. 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. For more...
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...your computer is operating in the United States. Voltage selection switch 18 CHAPTER 3: Using Your Computer www.emachines.com Protecting from reaching your computer. During a power surge, the voltage level of your computer to set the voltage selection switch incorrectly, your system will be... surge protector and the modem. If you run your computer. A power supply is supplied at 230 volts at 50 Hz. If you set the power supply to the correct voltage position. An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) supplies battery power to the system board, add-in an environment such as this,...
...your computer is operating in the United States. Voltage selection switch 18 CHAPTER 3: Using Your Computer www.emachines.com Protecting from reaching your computer. During a power surge, the voltage level of your computer to set the voltage selection switch incorrectly, your system will be... surge protector and the modem. If you run your computer. A power supply is supplied at 230 volts at 50 Hz. If you set the power supply to the correct voltage position. An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) supplies battery power to the system board, add-in an environment such as this,...
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... computer. 19 In order to your computer. The Turn Off Computer dialog box opens. 2 Click Turn Off. www.emachines.com Starting your computer Starting your computer Important Your computer has a built-in the power supply and system board remain energized. While in the fan noise when the fan is in Windows to turn...
... computer. 19 In order to your computer. The Turn Off Computer dialog box opens. 2 Click Turn Off. www.emachines.com Starting your computer Starting your computer Important Your computer has a built-in the power supply and system board remain energized. While in the fan noise when the fan is in Windows to 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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... Performance and Maintenance. 2 Click/Double-click the Power Options icon. The Control Panel window opens. 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...
... Performance and Maintenance. 2 Click/Double-click the Power Options icon. The Control Panel window opens. 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...
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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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...peripheral device cables. 3 Press the power button to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your computer. 154 Do not lay components on the cards. CHAPTER 13: Adding and Replacing Components www.emachines.com Preventing static electricity discharge Warning ..... Caution ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in "Preventing static electricity discharge" on the back of the power supply. Before working with computer components, follow these guidelines: ■ Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD...
...peripheral device cables. 3 Press the power button to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your computer. 154 Do not lay components on the cards. CHAPTER 13: Adding and Replacing Components www.emachines.com Preventing static electricity discharge Warning ..... Caution ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in "Preventing static electricity discharge" on the back of the power supply. Before working with computer components, follow these guidelines: ■ Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD...
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... 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 screwdriver to the case. Screws 4 Slide the power supply forward about one inch. 166 To replace the power supply: 1 Remove the side panel...
... 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 screwdriver to the case. Screws 4 Slide the power supply forward about one inch. 166 To replace the power supply: 1 Remove the side panel...
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...emachines.com Tips & Tricks On some models, you may first need a Phillips screwdriver to add or replace the heat sink. Replacing the heat sink 5 Pull down on the side of the case. 7 Use the four screws 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 You need to ...
...emachines.com Tips & Tricks On some models, you may first need a Phillips screwdriver to add or replace the heat sink. Replacing the heat sink 5 Pull down on the side of the case. 7 Use the four screws 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 You need to ...
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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...