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www.emachines.com Chapter 6: Customizing Windows 57 Adjusting the screen and desktop settings 58 Adjusting the color depth 58 Adjusting the screen resolution 59 Changing the colors ... television settings 66 Changing the mouse settings 67 Adding and modifying user accounts 67 Changing power-saving settings 69 Changing the power scheme 69 Changing advanced power settings 69 Activating and using Hibernate mode 70 Installing an uninterruptible power supply 71 Chapter 7: Protecting Your Computer 73 Hardware security 74 Kensington lock slot 74 Data security...
www.emachines.com Chapter 6: Customizing Windows 57 Adjusting the screen and desktop settings 58 Adjusting the color depth 58 Adjusting the screen resolution 59 Changing the colors ... television settings 66 Changing the mouse settings 67 Adding and modifying user accounts 67 Changing power-saving settings 69 Changing the power scheme 69 Changing advanced power settings 69 Activating and using Hibernate mode 70 Installing an uninterruptible power supply 71 Chapter 7: Protecting Your Computer 73 Hardware security 74 Kensington lock slot 74 Data security...
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...playing a DVD. To view your computer display on computers that have a Video out or S-Video out jack. For the location of headphones or external powered speakers to the video out or S-Video out jack on a television screen using a standard RCA or S-Video cable. Windows recognizes the new hardware ...and searches for demonstrative purposes only and may need to a VCR will be scrambled by the manufacturer or download the driver from the disc supplied by copyright protection software. The dialog boxes shown in jack on your television or VCR. 3 Turn on your computer lets you view your ...
...playing a DVD. To view your computer display on computers that have a Video out or S-Video out jack. For the location of headphones or external powered speakers to the video out or S-Video out jack on a television screen using a standard RCA or S-Video cable. Windows recognizes the new hardware ...and searches for demonstrative purposes only and may need to a VCR will be scrambled by the manufacturer or download the driver from the disc supplied by copyright protection software. The dialog boxes shown in jack on your television or VCR. 3 Turn on your computer lets you view your ...
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... and Support. Type uninterruptible power supply in the Shut Down Windows dialog box. 5 Click OK. If your Control Panel is now an option in Category View, click Performance and Maintenance. 2 Click/Double-click the Power Options icon. The Control Panel window opens. The Power Options Properties dialog box opens. 71 www.emachines.com 3 Click the...
... and Support. Type uninterruptible power supply in the Shut Down Windows dialog box. 5 Click OK. If your Control Panel is now an option in Category View, click Performance and Maintenance. 2 Click/Double-click the Power Options icon. The Control Panel window opens. The Power Options Properties dialog box opens. 71 www.emachines.com 3 Click the...
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....emachines.com O online help 2, 3 opening documents 16 files 7 files across network 54 folders 9 programs 7 P pasting files and folders 10, 18 text and graphics 18 playing audio CD 33 audio file 32, 33 Media Player file 33 multimedia files 33 music CD 33 Windows Media Player file 33 power ...advanced settings 69 changing advanced settings 69 changing schemes 69 Hibernate mode 70 schemes 69 using UPS 71 power supply uninterruptible 71 printer sharing 53 printing documents 17 files across network 55 Program Guide ...
....emachines.com O online help 2, 3 opening documents 16 files 7 files across network 54 folders 9 programs 7 P pasting files and folders 10, 18 text and graphics 18 playing audio CD 33 audio file 32, 33 Media Player file 33 multimedia files 33 music CD 33 Windows Media Player file 33 power ...advanced settings 69 changing advanced settings 69 changing schemes 69 Hibernate mode 70 schemes 69 using UPS 71 power supply uninterruptible 71 printer sharing 53 printing documents 17 files across network 55 Program Guide ...
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... modem, use a surge protector that has an antenna/cable TV jack. During an electrical storm, unplug both the power cord and the modem connection. Protect your computer normally. 14 An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) supplies battery power to far above normal levels and cause data loss or system damage. Although you have a telephone modem, use...
... modem, use a surge protector that has an antenna/cable TV jack. During an electrical storm, unplug both the power cord and the modem connection. Protect your computer normally. 14 An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) supplies battery power to far above normal levels and cause data loss or system damage. Although you have a telephone modem, use...
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...selection switch incorrectly, your system will be moved to 230. www.emachines.com Checking the voltage selection Caution If you can change it to match the electrical service available in your computer, provides power to the system board, add-in cards, and peripheral devices. ...selection switch: 1 Disconnect your computer is typically set the voltage to the correct voltage position. The power supply should be damaged. The power supply's voltage selection for your computer. The switch is supplied at 230 volts at 60 Hz. For the location, see "Back" on your location before ...
...selection switch incorrectly, your system will be moved to 230. www.emachines.com Checking the voltage selection Caution If you can change it to match the electrical service available in your computer, provides power to the system board, add-in cards, and peripheral devices. ...selection switch: 1 Disconnect your computer is typically set the voltage to the correct voltage position. The power supply should be damaged. The power supply's voltage selection for your computer. The switch is supplied at 230 volts at 60 Hz. For the location, see "Back" on your location before ...
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... computer, press and hold the power button for some reason you cannot use the Shut Down option in the power supply and system board remain energized. The computer turns off. 4 To completely disconnect all electrical power from your computer, unplug the power cord and modem cable from the... wall outlets. We recommend disconnecting the power cord and modem cable when your...
... computer, press and hold the power button for some reason you cannot use the Shut Down option in the power supply and system board remain energized. The computer turns off. 4 To completely disconnect all electrical power from your computer, unplug the power cord and modem cable from the... wall outlets. We recommend disconnecting the power cord and modem cable when your...
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Never slide expansion cards or components over any object into the vent holes of the power supply. The components inside of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold expansion cards by following ESD guidelines every time you are extremely sensitive to ... wrist strap (available at most electronics stores) and attach it to a bare metal part of your computer. • Turn off your computer and unplug the power cord and modem and network cables before opening the case. Do not lay components on the outside of antistatic bags because only the inside your...
Never slide expansion cards or components over any object into the vent holes of the power supply. The components inside of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold expansion cards by following ESD guidelines every time you are extremely sensitive to ... wrist strap (available at most electronics stores) and attach it to a bare metal part of your computer. • Turn off your computer and unplug the power cord and modem and network cables before opening the case. Do not lay components on the outside of antistatic bags because only the inside your...
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... modules by following the directions in "Removing the side panel" on page 31. 2 For more stability, place your computer on page 34. 5 Disconnect all the power and data cables from the system board, noting their locations and orientation. (You will reconnect the cables after you install the new board.) Tip You... can label each cable with tape to make it easier to re-connect them later. 6 Remove the four screws that secure the power supply to your computer, then slide it out of your computer. 46
... modules by following the directions in "Removing the side panel" on page 31. 2 For more stability, place your computer on page 34. 5 Disconnect all the power and data cables from the system board, noting their locations and orientation. (You will reconnect the cables after you install the new board.) Tip You... can label each cable with tape to make it easier to re-connect them later. 6 Remove the four screws that secure the power supply to your computer, then slide it out of your computer. 46
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www.emachines.com 7 Remove the seven system board screws. (The illustration below is a typical system board, and your system board may be different.) Screws Screws 8 Lift the ... into the new system board by following the directions in the same procedure. 11 Slide the power supply back into the case, then install the four screws to secure the power supply to the case. 12 Connect all power and data cables using your notes from Step 5. 13 Reinstall any memory you removed previously. 14...
www.emachines.com 7 Remove the seven system board screws. (The illustration below is a typical system board, and your system board may be different.) Screws Screws 8 Lift the ... into the new system board by following the directions in the same procedure. 11 Slide the power supply back into the case, then install the four screws to secure the power supply to the case. 12 Connect all power and data cables using your notes from Step 5. 13 Reinstall any memory you removed previously. 14...
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... computer problem if: - Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Safety guidelines While troubleshooting your computer, follow these things first: • Make sure that the power cord is connected to troubleshoot your computer - For more information about preventing damage from static electricity, see "Preventing static electricity discharge" on .... • If a peripheral device (such as a keyboard or mouse) does not work, make sure that it is supplying power. • If you are connected. Warning To avoid bodily injury, do not attempt to your computer and an AC outlet and that ...
... computer problem if: - Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Safety guidelines While troubleshooting your computer, follow these things first: • Make sure that the power cord is connected to troubleshoot your computer - For more information about preventing damage from static electricity, see "Preventing static electricity discharge" on .... • If a peripheral device (such as a keyboard or mouse) does not work, make sure that it is supplying power. • If you are connected. Warning To avoid bodily injury, do not attempt to your computer and an AC outlet and that ...
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...to the C:\My Backup folder and installs a new copy of the hard drive to work, make sure that all cables are done. www.emachines.com Caution The Full System Restore option deletes all files on . • If a peripheral device, such as it was when you restore...Backup) (recommended) moves the contents of Windows XP. This option saves your computer is supplying power. The System Restore - Telephone support Before calling Customer Care If you back up to a grounded AC power outlet that you have a technical problem with your computer, follow these recommendations before continuing this...
...to the C:\My Backup folder and installs a new copy of the hard drive to work, make sure that all cables are done. www.emachines.com Caution The Full System Restore option deletes all files on . • If a peripheral device, such as it was when you restore...Backup) (recommended) moves the contents of Windows XP. This option saves your computer is supplying power. The System Restore - Telephone support Before calling Customer Care If you back up to a grounded AC power outlet that you have a technical problem with your computer, follow these recommendations before continuing this...
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www.emachines.com screen 69, 82 screen area 82 screen resolution 82 technical support 93 telephone support 93 Web site connection speed 73 Windows Media Center 75 turning off computer 7, 18 turning on computer 7, 17 tutoring fee-based 95 U uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 14 updating Windows 54 UPS 14 USB port 7, 9, 27 V volume adjusting 25 adjusting modem 82 controls 25 muting 25 troubleshooting 88 W Windows key 20 Windows Media Center troubleshooting 75 Windows Product Key Code 3 Windows Update 54 wired Ethernet troubleshooting 70 working safely 12 Z Zip drive 60 Zip drive port 9 113
www.emachines.com screen 69, 82 screen area 82 screen resolution 82 technical support 93 telephone support 93 Web site connection speed 73 Windows Media Center 75 turning off computer 7, 18 turning on computer 7, 17 tutoring fee-based 95 U uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 14 updating Windows 54 UPS 14 USB port 7, 9, 27 V volume adjusting 25 adjusting modem 82 controls 25 muting 25 troubleshooting 88 W Windows key 20 Windows Media Center troubleshooting 75 Windows Product Key Code 3 Windows Update 54 wired Ethernet troubleshooting 70 working safely 12 Z Zip drive 60 Zip drive port 9 113