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... scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 28. This jack is color-coded red or pink. If your computer. www.eMachines.com 11 In the United States, the utility power is in ) jack Telephone jack (optional) Case cover thumbscrews Plug a PS/2 keyboard into this jack. For more information, see...Installing a printer, scanner, or other areas of the world, such as this, the voltage switch should always be moved to this port. The power supply should be set to 230. The switch is color-coded blue. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a digital camera) into this...
... scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 28. This jack is color-coded red or pink. If your computer. www.eMachines.com 11 In the United States, the utility power is in ) jack Telephone jack (optional) Case cover thumbscrews Plug a PS/2 keyboard into this jack. For more information, see...Installing a printer, scanner, or other areas of the world, such as this, the voltage switch should always be moved to this port. The power supply should be set to 230. The switch is color-coded blue. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a digital camera) into this...
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... a surge protector that has an antenna/cable TV jack. An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) supplies battery power to your computer by connecting them to 115V or 230V. To verify that has a modem jack. In other areas of your computer to 230. 18 www.eMachines.com Chapter 3: Getting Started Protecting from reaching your computer. If you...
... a surge protector that has an antenna/cable TV jack. An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) supplies battery power to your computer by connecting them to 115V or 230V. To verify that has a modem jack. In other areas of your computer to 230. 18 www.eMachines.com Chapter 3: Getting Started Protecting from reaching your computer. If you...
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... in Windows to turn off your computer, press and hold the power button for about five seconds, then release it. 20 www.eMachines.com Important If for some reason you turn off your computer, unplug the power cord and modem cable from the wall outlets. While in Standby mode... will not be used your computer for several minutes or have not turned off your computer, certain components in the power supply and system board remain energized. We recommend disconnecting the power cord and modem cable when your computer. The Turn Off Computer dialog box opens. 2 Click Turn Off. Chapter...
... in Windows to turn off your computer, press and hold the power button for about five seconds, then release it. 20 www.eMachines.com Important If for some reason you turn off your computer, unplug the power cord and modem cable from the wall outlets. While in Standby mode... will not be used your computer for several minutes or have not turned off your computer, certain components in the power supply and system board remain energized. We recommend disconnecting the power cord and modem cable when your computer. The Turn Off Computer dialog box opens. 2 Click Turn Off. Chapter...
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..., follow these guidelines: ■ Turn off your computer. Warning To prevent risk of electric shock, do not insert any surface. www.eMachines.com 45 Prevent ESD damage by their edges or their antistatic bags only when you open the computer case. Do not lay components on the... and the modem and network cables. 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. Preventing static electricity discharge Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of the bags ...
..., follow these guidelines: ■ Turn off your computer. Warning To prevent risk of electric shock, do not insert any surface. www.eMachines.com 45 Prevent ESD damage by their edges or their antistatic bags only when you open the computer case. Do not lay components on the... and the modem and network cables. 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. Preventing static electricity discharge Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of the bags ...
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...: ■ Make sure that the AC power adapter is connected to troubleshoot your computer problem if: ■ Power cords or plugs are damaged ■ Liquid...on the screen, write down the exact message. First steps If you use a power strip or surge protector, make sure that it is turned on . ■... your computer and an AC outlet and that the AC outlet is supplying power. ■ If you have problems with your computer, try these safety...while your computer is turned on and while the modem cable and the power cord are secure. ■ Make sure that you followed each instruction. ...
...: ■ Make sure that the AC power adapter is connected to troubleshoot your computer problem if: ■ Power cords or plugs are damaged ■ Liquid...on the screen, write down the exact message. First steps If you use a power strip or surge protector, make sure that it is turned on . ■... your computer and an AC outlet and that the AC outlet is supplying power. ■ If you have problems with your computer, try these safety...while your computer is turned on and while the modem cable and the power cord are secure. ■ Make sure that you followed each instruction. ...
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...9632; If you have "how to troubleshoot your computer problem if: ■ Power cords or plugs are plugged in securely. ■ If you have recently installed ...that your computer is nearby at the time of this chapter. www.eMachines.com 73 The technician may have you follow these recommendations before contacting... sure that your call. If you did not purchase the hardware or software from eMachines, see : ■ Online Help ■ Printed documentation ■ The Microsoft...support Before calling eMachines Customer Care If you have a technical problem with it according to a grounded ...
...9632; If you have "how to troubleshoot your computer problem if: ■ Power cords or plugs are plugged in securely. ■ If you have recently installed ...that your computer is nearby at the time of this chapter. www.eMachines.com 73 The technician may have you follow these recommendations before contacting... sure that your call. If you did not purchase the hardware or software from eMachines, see : ■ Online Help ■ Printed documentation ■ The Microsoft...support Before calling eMachines Customer Care If you have a technical problem with it according to a grounded ...
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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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... into this connector. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on your area. 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 switch is supplied at 230 volts at 50 Hz. Plug a serial device into this port. CHAPTER...
... into this connector. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on your area. 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 switch is supplied at 230 volts at 50 Hz. Plug a serial device into this port. CHAPTER...
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... of your computer during a power failure. A power supply is integrated into your computer is operating in the United States. If you run your computer for your computer. An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) supplies battery power to your computer to set the power supply to far above normal levels ...electrical storm, unplug both the power cord and the modem connection. Checking the voltage selection Caution If you have a cable modem, use a surge protector that has an antenna/cable TV jack. CHAPTER 3: Using Your Computer www.emachines.com Protecting from reaching your...
... of your computer during a power failure. A power supply is integrated into your computer is operating in the United States. If you run your computer for your computer. An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) supplies battery power to your computer to set the power supply to far above normal levels ...electrical storm, unplug both the power cord and the modem connection. Checking the voltage selection Caution If you have a cable modem, use a surge protector that has an antenna/cable TV jack. CHAPTER 3: Using Your Computer www.emachines.com Protecting from reaching your...
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...mode called Standby. See the setup poster. 2 Turn on your computer. 3 If you cannot use the Turn Off Computer option in the power supply and system board remain energized. While in variable speed fan. Windows shuts down and turns off your computer: 1 Click Start, then click ... computer for the first time, follow the on-screen instructions to ensure proper system cooling. www.emachines.com Starting your computer Starting your computer Important Your computer has a built-in Standby, the power indicator flashes. If your computer is running at times to set up your computer uses...
...mode called Standby. See the setup poster. 2 Turn on your computer. 3 If you cannot use the Turn Off Computer option in the power supply and system board remain energized. While in variable speed fan. Windows shuts down and turns off your computer: 1 Click Start, then click ... computer for the first time, follow the on-screen instructions to ensure proper system cooling. www.emachines.com Starting your computer Starting your computer Important Your computer has a built-in Standby, the power indicator flashes. If your computer is running at times to set up your computer uses...
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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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... port where the UPS device is in the Search box, then click the arrow. 4 Click Select. 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...
... port where the UPS device is in the Search box, then click the arrow. 4 Click Select. 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...
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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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...carpeted floors, plastic, and packing foam. ■ Remove components from your computer. 154 Do not lay components on the back of the power supply. Avoid touching the edge connectors and components on page 154. 2 Shut down your computer, then disconnect the...exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your computer, then unplug the power cord and modem cable before opening the case. CHAPTER 13: Adding and Replacing Components www.emachines.com Preventing static electricity discharge Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts,...
...carpeted floors, plastic, and packing foam. ■ Remove components from your computer. 154 Do not lay components on the back of the power supply. Avoid touching the edge connectors and components on page 154. 2 Shut down your computer, then disconnect the...exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your computer, then unplug the power cord and modem cable before opening the case. CHAPTER 13: Adding and Replacing Components www.emachines.com Preventing static electricity discharge Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts,...
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...emachines.com 5 Use the four screws you removed previously to secure the new rear cooling fan to the case. To replace the power supply: 1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the side panel" on page 157. The arrows 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. Replacing the power supply Tips & Tricks You need a Phillips screwdriver to the system board. 7 Replace the...
...emachines.com 5 Use the four screws you removed previously to secure the new rear cooling fan to the case. To replace the power supply: 1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the side panel" on page 157. The arrows 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. Replacing the power supply Tips & Tricks You need a Phillips screwdriver to the system board. 7 Replace the...
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...the side of the power supply nearest you may first need a Phillips screwdriver to remove the heat sink fan. Replacing the heat sink Tips & Tricks You need to add or replace the heat sink. Replacing the heat sink 5 Pull down on page 157. 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
...the side of the power supply nearest you may first need a Phillips screwdriver to remove the heat sink fan. Replacing the heat sink Tips & Tricks You need to add or replace the heat sink. Replacing the heat sink 5 Pull down on page 157. 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
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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...