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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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...emachines.com Back Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 18. Plug a Personal System/2® (PS/2) mouse into this port. The power supply... should be set to this port. CHAPTER 2: Getting to 230. In the United States, the utility power is operating in an environment such as a printer) into this connector. Plug a serial...
...emachines.com Back Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 18. Plug a Personal System/2® (PS/2) mouse into this port. The power supply... should be set to this port. CHAPTER 2: Getting to 230. In the United States, the utility power is operating in an environment such as a printer) into this connector. Plug a serial...
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... Your Computer www.emachines.com Protecting from reaching your computer. The power supply should be moved to 115V or 230V. In other areas of electricity coming into your computer normally. The voltage selection for your computer during a power failure. To set the power supply to 230. Voltage...a UPS lets you have a cable modem, use a surge protector that has an antenna/cable TV jack. An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) supplies battery power to the correct voltage position. Although you cannot run your computer long enough to save your work and shut down your ...
... Your Computer www.emachines.com Protecting from reaching your computer. The power supply should be moved to 115V or 230V. In other areas of electricity coming into your computer normally. The voltage selection for your computer during a power failure. To set the power supply to 230. Voltage...a UPS lets you have a cable modem, use a surge protector that has an antenna/cable TV jack. An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) supplies battery power to the correct voltage position. Although you cannot run your computer long enough to save your work and shut down your ...
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... for several minutes or have not used for about changing the power button mode, see the documentation that came with the device for setup instructions. www.emachines.com Starting your computer Starting your computer uses a powerful processor which produces heat. In addition, your computer Important Your... an increase in the fan noise when the fan is in variable speed fan. While in the power supply and system board remain energized. We recommend disconnecting the power cord and modem cable when your computer Tips & Tricks For more information about five seconds, then ...
... for several minutes or have not used for about changing the power button mode, see the documentation that came with the device for setup instructions. www.emachines.com Starting your computer Starting your computer uses a powerful processor which produces heat. In addition, your computer Important Your... an increase in the fan noise when the fan is in variable speed fan. While in the power supply and system board remain energized. We recommend disconnecting the power cord and modem cable when your computer Tips & Tricks For more information about five seconds, then ...
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... 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 the desktop, then click Properties. www.emachines.com Using a second monitor Using a second monitor ...
... 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 the desktop, then click Properties. www.emachines.com Using a second monitor Using a second monitor ...
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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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Windows supplies a variety of time without using a monitor (not a flat-panel display), an image may... the Internet and as commercial products. If the Settings button is in . CHAPTER 9: Customizing Your Computer www.emachines.com Selecting a screen saver Caution If you are using it. Help and Support For more are available from your...should use a screen saver to avoid this damage. You can choose from, and many more information about changing the power scheme, click Start, then click Help and Support. The Display Properties dialog box opens. 3 Click the Screen Saver ...
Windows supplies a variety of time without using a monitor (not a flat-panel display), an image may... the Internet and as commercial products. If the Settings button is in . CHAPTER 9: Customizing Your Computer www.emachines.com Selecting a screen saver Caution If you are using it. Help and Support For more are available from your...should use a screen saver to avoid this damage. You can choose from, and many more information about changing the power scheme, click Start, then click Help and Support. The Display Properties dialog box opens. 3 Click the Screen Saver ...
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... click OK. 118 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. 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 UPS Selection dialog box...
... click OK. 118 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. 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 UPS Selection dialog box...
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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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... foam. ■ Remove components from your computer. ■ Touch a bare metal surface on the cards. The components inside of the power supply. Opening the case Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your computer and unplug the... their edges or their antistatic bags only when you open the computer 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, turn off your computer, then unplug ...
... foam. ■ Remove components from your computer. ■ Touch a bare metal surface on the cards. The components inside of the power supply. Opening the case Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your computer and unplug the... their edges or their antistatic bags only when you open the computer 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, turn off your computer, then unplug ...
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...Phillips screwdriver 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. The arrows on the new fan must be ...pointed toward the back of the case for correct air flow. 6 Connect the new fan's power cable to...
...Phillips screwdriver 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. The arrows on the new fan must be ...pointed toward the back of the case for correct air flow. 6 Connect the new fan's power cable to...
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... case on page 157. Replacing the heat sink Tips & Tricks You need to add or replace the heat sink. www.emachines.com Tips & Tricks On some models, you , then remove the power supply from the system board. To replace the heat sink: 1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the...
... case on page 157. Replacing the heat sink Tips & Tricks You need to add or replace the heat sink. www.emachines.com Tips & Tricks On some models, you , then remove the power supply from the system board. To replace the heat sink: 1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the...
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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 on. ■ If... Help and Support. For more information about preventing damage from static electricity, see the program's printed documentation or the online help eMachines Customer Care in diagnosing and fixing the problem. ■ If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you...
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 on. ■ If... Help and Support. For more information about preventing damage from static electricity, see the program's printed documentation or the online help eMachines Customer Care in diagnosing and fixing the problem. ■ If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you...
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...may have "how to check your speaker connections. ■ Make sure that mute controls are turned off. Telephone support Before calling eMachines Customer Care Warning To avoid bodily injury, do not attempt to the instructions provided with a detailed description of your computer, follow ... turned on. ■ If a peripheral device, such as a keyboard or mouse, does not appear to work, make sure that is supplying power. For more information about using external speakers, see the speaker setup poster to " questions about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and ...
...may have "how to check your speaker connections. ■ Make sure that mute controls are turned off. Telephone support Before calling eMachines Customer Care Warning To avoid bodily injury, do not attempt to the instructions provided with a detailed description of your computer, follow ... turned on. ■ If a peripheral device, such as a keyboard or mouse, does not appear to work, make sure that is supplying power. For more information about using external speakers, see the speaker setup poster to " questions about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and ...
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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...