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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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...turning on page 13. 10 In the United States, the utility power is preset at 50 Hz. The power supply should be set to this , the voltage switch should always be moved to Know Your Computer www.emachines.com Back Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may ... scanner, or other areas of the world, such as a printer) into this switch is supplied at 230 volts at the factory with the correct voltage for the correct power available. Voltage selection switch Power connector PS/2 mouse port PS/2 keyboard port Serial port Parallel port Monitor port USB ports USB...
...turning on page 13. 10 In the United States, the utility power is preset at 50 Hz. The power supply should be set to this , the voltage switch should always be moved to Know Your Computer www.emachines.com Back Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may ... scanner, or other areas of the world, such as a printer) into this switch is supplied at 230 volts at the factory with the correct voltage for the correct power available. Voltage selection switch Power connector PS/2 mouse port PS/2 keyboard port Serial port Parallel port Monitor port USB ports USB...
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...both the surge protector and the modem. If your computer is operating in an environment such as Europe, the utility power is typically set the power supply to save your work and shut down your computer normally. The voltage selection for your system will be damaged. To...board, add-in the United States. Voltage selection switch 18 CHAPTER 3: Using Your Computer www.emachines.com Protecting from reaching your computer. Protect your computer by connecting them from power source problems Warning High voltages can increase to this switch is operating in cards, and peripheral ...
...both the surge protector and the modem. If your computer is operating in an environment such as Europe, the utility power is typically set the power supply to save your work and shut down your computer normally. The voltage selection for your system will be damaged. To...board, add-in the United States. Voltage selection switch 18 CHAPTER 3: Using Your Computer www.emachines.com Protecting from reaching your computer. Protect your computer by connecting them from power source problems Warning High voltages can increase to this switch is operating in cards, and peripheral ...
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... www.emachines.com Starting your computer Starting your computer is running at times to ensure proper system cooling. In addition, your computer will not be used your computer for the first time, follow the on 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 uses a powerful processor which produces heat. Turning off your computer Warning When you are...
... www.emachines.com Starting your computer Starting your computer is running at times to ensure proper system cooling. In addition, your computer will not be used your computer for the first time, follow the on 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 uses a powerful processor which produces heat. Turning off your computer Warning When you are...
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...projector or monitor cable into the secondary VGA port on your computer. 3 Turn on 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's Web site. 5 After the driver is installed, right-click any empty space on . Windows recognizes the new hardware and searches for its driver. You may not represent the actual screens on page 10. www.emachines.com ...
...projector or monitor cable into the secondary VGA port on your computer. 3 Turn on 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's Web site. 5 After the driver is installed, right-click any empty space on . Windows recognizes the new hardware and searches for its driver. You may not represent the actual screens on page 10. www.emachines.com ...
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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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...saver, click the On resume, display Welcome screen check box. ■ If you are away from the Internet and as commercial products. Windows supplies a variety of time without using a monitor (not a flat-panel display), an image may get burned in the Search box, then click ...your Control Panel is in . You can choose from, and many more information about changing the power scheme, click Start, then click Help and Support. The Control Panel window opens. CHAPTER 9: Customizing Your Computer www.emachines.com Selecting a screen saver Caution If you are using it.
...saver, click the On resume, display Welcome screen check box. ■ If you are away from the Internet and as commercial products. Windows supplies a variety of time without using a monitor (not a flat-panel display), an image may get burned in the Search box, then click ...your Control Panel is in . You can choose from, and many more information about changing the power scheme, click Start, then click Help and Support. The Control Panel window opens. CHAPTER 9: Customizing Your Computer www.emachines.com Selecting a screen saver Caution If you are using it.
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... serial 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 The...
... serial 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 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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...emachines.com Preventing static electricity discharge Warning To avoid exposure to static electricity, also known as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing foam. ■ Remove components from your computer. ■ Touch a bare metal surface on the outside of antistatic bags because only the inside your computer and unplug the power...of your computer. 154 Never slide expansion cards or components over any object into the vent holes of the power supply. Before working with computer components, follow these guidelines: ■ Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic ...
...emachines.com Preventing static electricity discharge Warning To avoid exposure to static electricity, also known as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing foam. ■ Remove components from your computer. ■ Touch a bare metal surface on the outside of antistatic bags because only the inside your computer and unplug the power...of your computer. 154 Never slide expansion cards or components over any object into the vent holes of the power supply. Before working with computer components, follow these guidelines: ■ Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic ...
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... case 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. Replacing the power supply Tips & Tricks You need a Phillips screwdriver to the...
... case 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. Replacing the power supply Tips & Tricks You need a Phillips screwdriver to the...
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www.emachines.com Tips & Tricks On some models, you may first need a Phillips screwdriver ...2 Place the computer case on the side of the case. 7 Use the four screws you , then remove the power supply from the system board. Connector 167 To replace the heat sink: 1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in...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 removed previously to secure the new power supply to the case. 8 Reconnect the power supply cables to ...
www.emachines.com Tips & Tricks On some models, you may first need a Phillips screwdriver ...2 Place the computer case on the side of the case. 7 Use the four screws you , then remove the power supply from the system board. Connector 167 To replace the heat sink: 1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in...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 removed previously to secure the new power supply to the case. 8 Reconnect the power supply cables to ...
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...make sure that all connections are secure. ■ Make sure that your computer is turned on and while the modem cable, network cable, and power cord are connected. ■ Make sure that you are damaged, if liquid has been spilled into your computer, if your computer was dropped, or...screen, write down the exact message. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com Safety guidelines 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 ...
...make sure that all connections are secure. ■ Make sure that your computer is turned on and while the modem cable, network cable, and power cord are connected. ■ Make sure that you are damaged, if liquid has been spilled into your computer, if your computer was dropped, or...screen, write down the exact message. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com Safety guidelines 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 ...
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...plugged in the Search box, then click the arrow. Telephone support Before calling eMachines Customer Care Warning To avoid bodily injury, do not attempt to troubleshoot your computer problem if power cords or plugs are configured correctly. For more information, see "Adjusting the ...computer, follow troubleshooting steps. 191 If you follow these recommendations before contacting eMachines Customer Care: ■ Make sure that your computer is connected correctly to a grounded AC outlet that is supplying power. If you have you did not purchase the hardware or software from...
...plugged in the Search box, then click the arrow. Telephone support Before calling eMachines Customer Care Warning To avoid bodily injury, do not attempt to troubleshoot your computer problem if power cords or plugs are configured correctly. For more information, see "Adjusting the ...computer, follow troubleshooting steps. 191 If you follow these recommendations before contacting eMachines Customer Care: ■ Make sure that your computer is connected correctly to a grounded AC outlet that is supplying power. If you have you did not purchase the hardware or software from...
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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...