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...thumbscrews Plug a PS/2 keyboard into this jack. If your modem has a telephone jack, plug the cable for a telephone into this port. The power supply should be set to 230. In other peripheral device" on page 28. Remove these ports. PS/2 keyboard port Serial port Parallel port Monitor port USB... factory with the correct voltage for the correct power available. Plug an external audio input source (such as this, the voltage switch should always be moved to this when your computer is supplied at 230 volts at 50 Hz. www.eMachines.com 11 The switch is preset at 60 ...
...thumbscrews Plug a PS/2 keyboard into this jack. If your modem has a telephone jack, plug the cable for a telephone into this port. The power supply should be set to 230. In other peripheral device" on page 28. Remove these ports. PS/2 keyboard port Serial port Parallel port Monitor port USB... factory with the correct voltage for the correct power available. Plug an external audio input source (such as this, the voltage switch should always be moved to this when your computer is supplied at 230 volts at 50 Hz. www.eMachines.com 11 The switch is preset at 60 ...
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... increase to 230. 18 www.eMachines.com Caution If you have a cable modem, use a surge protector that your system has the correct setting for an extended period of your computer to set to this , the voltage switch should always be set the power supply to the system board, add-...the surge protector and the modem. If you run your computer for your environment, check the voltage selection switch. Checking the voltage selection A power supply is supplied at 230 volts at 50 Hz. The voltage selection for your location before turning on the back of time with a UPS, a UPS ...
... increase to 230. 18 www.eMachines.com Caution If you have a cable modem, use a surge protector that your system has the correct setting for an extended period of your computer to set to this , the voltage switch should always be set the power supply to the system board, add-...the surge protector and the modem. If you run your computer for your environment, check the voltage selection switch. Checking the voltage selection A power supply is supplied at 230 volts at 50 Hz. The voltage selection for your location before turning on the back of time with a UPS, a UPS ...
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...power supply and system board remain energized. Windows shuts down and turns off your computer is in Standby, the power indicator flashes. To turn off your computer: 1 Click Start, then click Turn Off Computer. The Turn Off Computer dialog box opens. 2 Click Turn Off. In order to "wake" it . 20 www.eMachines....com We recommend disconnecting the power cord and modem cable when your computer, unplug the power cord and modem cable from your computer will not be used your computer for several minutes...
...power supply and system board remain energized. Windows shuts down and turns off your computer is in Standby, the power indicator flashes. To turn off your computer: 1 Click Start, then click Turn Off Computer. The Turn Off Computer dialog box opens. 2 Click Turn Off. In order to "wake" it . 20 www.eMachines....com We recommend disconnecting the power cord and modem cable when your computer, unplug the power cord and modem cable from your computer will not be used your computer for several minutes...
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.... Prevent ESD damage by their edges or their antistatic bags only when you open the computer case. www.eMachines.com 45 Preventing static electricity discharge Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of the power supply. ■ Touch a bare metal surface on the cards. Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and...
.... Prevent ESD damage by their edges or their antistatic bags only when you open the computer case. www.eMachines.com 45 Preventing static electricity discharge Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of the power supply. ■ Touch a bare metal surface on the cards. Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and...
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...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..., then click the arrow. 56 www.eMachines.com Type the keyword troubleshooting in a program, see "First steps" on page 56. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Safety guidelines While troubleshooting your computer, follow these things first: ■ Make sure that the AC power adapter is connected to troubleshoot your computer ...
...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..., then click the arrow. 56 www.eMachines.com Type the keyword troubleshooting in a program, see "First steps" on page 56. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Safety guidelines While troubleshooting your computer, follow these things first: ■ Make sure that the AC power adapter is connected to troubleshoot your computer ...
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...Make sure that your computer is connected correctly to the instructions provided with it. 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... ■ See the troubleshooting section of any error messages, and the steps you have taken. ■ Make sure that is supplying power. Warning To avoid bodily injury, do not attempt to " questions about using a program, see the manufacturer's documentation and technical support ...
...Make sure that your computer is connected correctly to the instructions provided with it. 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... ■ See the troubleshooting section of any error messages, and the steps you have taken. ■ Make sure that is supplying power. Warning To avoid bodily injury, do not attempt to " questions about using a program, see the manufacturer's documentation and technical support ...
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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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In the United States, the utility power is supplied at a nominal 115 volts at 50 Hz. The switch is preset at the factory with the correct voltage for the correct power available. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 18. PS...volts at 60 Hz. CHAPTER 2: Getting to this when your computer is operating in the United States. 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 a Personal ...
In the United States, the utility power is supplied at a nominal 115 volts at 50 Hz. The switch is preset at the factory with the correct voltage for the correct power available. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 18. PS...volts at 60 Hz. CHAPTER 2: Getting to this when your computer is operating in the United States. 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 a Personal ...
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...If your computer and peripheral devices by using a surge protector. During an electrical storm, unplug both the power cord and the modem connection. An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) supplies battery power to the correct voltage position. In other areas of electricity coming into your computer normally. In the ...you run your computer long enough to save your work and shut down your computer to provide power to 115V or 230V. CHAPTER 3: Using Your Computer www.emachines.com Protecting from reaching your computer through both the surge protector and the modem. Protect your ...
...If your computer and peripheral devices by using a surge protector. During an electrical storm, unplug both the power cord and the modem connection. An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) supplies battery power to the correct voltage position. In other areas of electricity coming into your computer normally. In the ...you run your computer long enough to save your work and shut down your computer to provide power to 115V or 230V. CHAPTER 3: Using Your Computer www.emachines.com Protecting from reaching your computer through both the surge protector and the modem. Protect your ...
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... Windows shuts down and turns off your computer. 19 You may enter a power-saving mode called Standby. To start your computer. 4 Connect and turn off your computer, certain components in the power supply and system board remain energized. When you have not used for several minutes ...Tips & Tricks For more information about five seconds, then release it up. www.emachines.com Starting your computer Starting your computer uses a powerful processor which produces heat. We recommend disconnecting the power cord and modem cable when your computer will not be used your computer, press...
... Windows shuts down and turns off your computer. 19 You may enter a power-saving mode called Standby. To start your computer. 4 Connect and turn off your computer, certain components in the power supply and system board remain energized. When you have not used for several minutes ...Tips & Tricks For more information about five seconds, then release it up. www.emachines.com Starting your computer Starting your computer uses a powerful processor which produces heat. We recommend disconnecting the power cord and modem cable when your computer will not be used your computer, press...
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... 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's Web site. 5 After the driver is installed, right-click...labeled 2), then click Attached. 8 Click Apply. 9 Adjust properties such as Screen Resolution or Color Quality if necessary. 10 Click OK. 75 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.
... 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's Web site. 5 After the driver is installed, right-click...labeled 2), then click Attached. 8 Click Apply. 9 Adjust properties such as Screen Resolution or Color Quality if necessary. 10 Click OK. 75 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.
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...tab. Help and Support For more are available from , and many more information about changing the power scheme, click Start, then click Help and Support. Windows previews the screen saver. ■... If you want to customize the screen saver, click Settings, then make your computer. Windows supplies a variety of time without using a monitor (not a flat-panel display), an image may get ...Appearance and Themes. 2 Click/Double-click the Display icon. CHAPTER 9: Customizing Your Computer www.emachines.com Selecting a screen saver Caution If you are using it. If your computer on your ...
...tab. Help and Support For more are available from , and many more information about changing the power scheme, click Start, then click Help and Support. Windows previews the screen saver. ■... If you want to customize the screen saver, click Settings, then make your computer. Windows supplies a variety of time without using a monitor (not a flat-panel display), an image may get ...Appearance and Themes. 2 Click/Double-click the Display icon. CHAPTER 9: Customizing Your Computer www.emachines.com Selecting a screen saver Caution If you are using it. If your computer on your ...
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...Start, then click Help and Support. The Control Panel window opens. 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.... 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. The Power Options Properties dialog box opens. 3 Click the UPS tab.
...Start, then click Help and Support. The Control Panel window opens. 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.... 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. The Power Options Properties dialog box opens. 3 Click the UPS tab.
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...power supply. Caution ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in "Preventing static electricity discharge" on the cards. Never slide expansion cards or components over any object into the vent holes of the computer. ■ Unplug the power cord and the modem and network cables. CHAPTER 13: Adding and Replacing Components www.emachines... ready to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your computer, then unplug the power cord and modem cable before opening the computer case, follow these guidelines: ■ Turn off...
...power supply. Caution ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in "Preventing static electricity discharge" on the cards. Never slide expansion cards or components over any object into the vent holes of the computer. ■ Unplug the power cord and the modem and network cables. CHAPTER 13: Adding and Replacing Components www.emachines... ready to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your computer, then unplug the power cord and modem cable before opening the computer case, follow these guidelines: ■ Turn off...
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...panel by following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" 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 system board. 7 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the...for correct air flow. 6 Connect the new fan's power cable to the case. The arrows on page 157. Replacing the power supply Tips & Tricks You need a Phillips screwdriver to the case. CHAPTER 13: Adding and Replacing Components www.emachines.com 5 Use the four screws you removed previously ...
...panel by following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" 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 system board. 7 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the...for correct air flow. 6 Connect the new fan's power cable to the case. The arrows on page 157. Replacing the power supply Tips & Tricks You need a Phillips screwdriver to the case. CHAPTER 13: Adding and Replacing Components www.emachines.com 5 Use the four screws you removed previously ...
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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 removed previously to secure the new power supply to the case. 8 Reconnect the power supply... in "Replacing the side panel" on its side. 3 Disconnect the heat sink fan's power connector from the bay. 6 Slide the new power supply into the power supply bay until its back is flush with the back of the power supply nearest you, then remove the power supply from the system board.
...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 removed previously to secure the new power supply to the case. 8 Reconnect the power supply... in "Replacing the side panel" on its side. 3 Disconnect the heat sink fan's power connector from the bay. 6 Slide the new power supply into the power supply bay until its back is flush with the back of the power supply nearest you, then remove the power supply from the system board.
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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...