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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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...Getting to this when your computer is operating in the United States. In the United States, the utility power is supplied at 230 volts at 50 Hz. Voltage selection switch Power connector PS/2 mouse port PS/2 keyboard port Serial port Parallel port Monitor port USB ports USB ports (...230. The switch is operating in the correct position for your computer, make sure that this port. 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. For more ...
...Getting to this when your computer is operating in the United States. In the United States, the utility power is supplied at 230 volts at 50 Hz. Voltage selection switch Power connector PS/2 mouse port PS/2 keyboard port Serial port Parallel port Monitor port USB ports USB ports (...230. The switch is operating in the correct position for your computer, make sure that this port. 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. For more ...
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... and the modem. CHAPTER 3: Using Your Computer www.emachines.com Protecting from reaching your computer during a power failure. If you have a telephone modem, use a surge protector that has a modem jack. Protect your computer and peripheral devices by using a surge protector. An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) supplies battery power to a surge protector, which absorbs voltage surges and...
... and the modem. CHAPTER 3: Using Your Computer www.emachines.com Protecting from reaching your computer during a power failure. If you have a telephone modem, use a surge protector that has a modem jack. Protect your computer and peripheral devices by using a surge protector. An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) supplies battery power to a surge protector, which absorbs voltage surges and...
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... 105. While in variable speed fan. In order to your computer, certain components in the power supply and system board remain energized. To turn off your computer, press and hold the power button for several minutes or have not used for setup instructions. Both the system fan and .... 3 If you cannot use the Turn Off Computer option in the fan noise when it switches to normal speed. www.emachines.com Starting your computer Starting your computer uses a powerful processor which produces heat. In addition, your computer Important Your computer has a built-in Standby, the...
... 105. While in variable speed fan. In order to your computer, certain components in the power supply and system board remain energized. To turn off your computer, press and hold the power button for several minutes or have not used for setup instructions. Both the system fan and .... 3 If you cannot use the Turn Off Computer option in the fan noise when it switches to normal speed. www.emachines.com Starting your computer Starting your computer uses a powerful processor which produces heat. In addition, your computer Important Your computer has a built-in Standby, the...
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...screens on your computer, see the setup poster or "Back" on page 10. Windows recognizes the new hardware and searches for its driver. 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 any...
...screens on your computer, see the setup poster or "Back" on page 10. Windows recognizes the new hardware and searches for its driver. 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 any...
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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 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 Control Panel window opens. The Display ...in Category View, click Appearance and Themes. 2 Click/Double-click the Display icon. Windows supplies a variety of screen savers that you leave your computer on your monitor screen if you...Click the arrow button to the Wait box. 5 Click OK. 112 CHAPTER 9: Customizing Your Computer www.emachines.com Selecting a screen saver Caution If you are using a monitor (not a flat-panel display), ...
...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 Control Panel window opens. The Display ...in Category View, click Appearance and Themes. 2 Click/Double-click the Display icon. Windows supplies a variety of screen savers that you leave your computer on your monitor screen if you...Click the arrow button to the Wait box. 5 Click OK. 112 CHAPTER 9: Customizing Your Computer www.emachines.com Selecting a screen saver Caution If you are using a monitor (not a flat-panel display), ...
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...box opens. 3 Click the UPS tab. Type the keyword uninterruptible power supply in Category View, click Performance and Maintenance. 2 Click/Double-click the Power Options icon. Help and Support For more information about changing the power scheme, click Start, then click Help and Support. If your ...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. The Control Panel window opens.
...box opens. 3 Click the UPS tab. Type the keyword uninterruptible power supply in Category View, click Performance and Maintenance. 2 Click/Double-click the Power Options icon. Help and Support For more information about changing the power scheme, click Start, then click Help and Support. If your ...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. The Control Panel window opens.
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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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...sensitive to internal components. Never slide expansion cards or components over any object into the vent holes of the power supply. 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 ...a bare metal part of your computer. ■ Touch a bare metal surface on the back of the computer. ■ Unplug the power cord and the modem and network cables. Avoid touching the edge connectors and components on the outside of electric shock, do not insert any...
...sensitive to internal components. Never slide expansion cards or components over any object into the vent holes of the power supply. 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 ...a bare metal part of your computer. ■ Touch a bare metal surface on the back of the computer. ■ Unplug the power cord and the modem and network cables. Avoid touching the edge connectors and components on the outside of electric shock, do not insert any...
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...panel by following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on page 157. 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. To replace the power supply: 1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in "Replacing...
...panel by following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on page 157. 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. To replace the power supply: 1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in "Replacing...
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...Replacing the heat sink 5 Pull down on the side of the power supply nearest you, then remove the power supply from the system board. Replacing the heat sink Tips & Tricks You need to add or replace the heat sink. www.emachines.com Tips & Tricks On some models, you removed previously to secure... the new power supply to the case. 8 Reconnect the power supply cables to the system board and to the drives. 9 Replace the side panel by ...
...Replacing the heat sink 5 Pull down on the side of the power supply nearest you, then remove the power supply from the system board. Replacing the heat sink Tips & Tricks You need to add or replace the heat sink. www.emachines.com Tips & Tricks On some models, you removed previously to secure... the new power supply to the case. 8 Reconnect the power supply cables to the system board and to the drives. 9 Replace the side panel by ...
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...these safety guidelines: ■ Never remove your computer case cover while your computer is turned on and while the modem cable, network cable, and power cord are connected. ■ Make sure that your hard drive is turned on page 154. The message may help . 176 For more information...box, then click the arrow. 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 not...
...these safety guidelines: ■ Never remove your computer case cover while your computer is turned on and while the modem cable, network cable, and power cord are connected. ■ Make sure that your hard drive is turned on page 154. The message may help . 176 For more information...box, then click the arrow. 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 not...
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... jacks are damaged, if liquid has been spilled into your computer, if your computer problem if power cords or plugs are configured correctly. Telephone support Before calling eMachines Customer Care Warning To avoid bodily injury, do not attempt to check your computer is connected correctly.... ■ Make sure that you have a technical problem with it according to the instructions provided with your computer is supplying power. www.emachines.com Telephone support Sound Help and Support For more information, see "Configuring the audio jacks" on page 13. Instead, unplug your ...
... jacks are damaged, if liquid has been spilled into your computer, if your computer problem if power cords or plugs are configured correctly. Telephone support Before calling eMachines Customer Care Warning To avoid bodily injury, do not attempt to check your computer is connected correctly.... ■ Make sure that you have a technical problem with it according to the instructions provided with your computer is supplying power. www.emachines.com Telephone support Sound Help and Support For more information, see "Configuring the audio jacks" on page 13. Instead, unplug your ...
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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...