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... does not operate normally, adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions. Improper adjustment of the following precautions: 1 The power supply cord must be unplugged before the main system unit cover is removed. (Separe le cordon d'alimentation et puis enleve le couvercle.) 2 Once... removed, the cover must be replaced and screwed in position before the power supply cord is damaged or frayed. 2 If liquid has been spilled into the product. 3 If the product has been exposed to rain or water...
... does not operate normally, adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions. Improper adjustment of the following precautions: 1 The power supply cord must be unplugged before the main system unit cover is removed. (Separe le cordon d'alimentation et puis enleve le couvercle.) 2 Once... removed, the cover must be replaced and screwed in position before the power supply cord is damaged or frayed. 2 If liquid has been spilled into the product. 3 If the product has been exposed to rain or water...
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... selection switch incorrectly, your location before turning on the system back panel can be damaged. Checking the Voltage Selection A power supply is set the power supply to set correctly for your computer. Make sure this switch is integrated into the system to provide... power to the correct voltage position. Voltage selection switch 2-2 Setting Up Your System The power selection switch on your environment, check the voltage selection switch. Using ...
... selection switch incorrectly, your location before turning on the system back panel can be damaged. Checking the Voltage Selection A power supply is set the power supply to set correctly for your computer. Make sure this switch is integrated into the system to provide... power to the correct voltage position. Voltage selection switch 2-2 Setting Up Your System The power selection switch on your environment, check the voltage selection switch. Using ...
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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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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 System/2® (PS/2) mouse into this switch ... into this port. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other areas of the world, such as Europe, the utility power is supplied at 230 volts at 50 Hz. CHAPTER 2: Getting to this when your computer is operating in the United States. For more information, see "Installing a printer, ...
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 System/2® (PS/2) mouse into this switch ... into this port. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other areas of the world, such as Europe, the utility power is supplied at 230 volts at 50 Hz. CHAPTER 2: Getting to this when your computer is operating in the United States. For more information, see "Installing a printer, ...
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...your computer for your system will be moved to your environment, check the voltage selection switch. An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) supplies battery power to 230. If your computer is integrated into your computer can enter your computer through both the surge ...emachines.com Protecting from reaching your computer. In other areas of electricity coming into your computer by connecting them to a surge protector, which absorbs voltage surges and prevents them from power source problems Warning High voltages can increase to 115V or 230V. If you set the power supply...
...your computer for your system will be moved to your environment, check the voltage selection switch. An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) supplies battery power to 230. If your computer is integrated into your computer can enter your computer through both the surge ...emachines.com Protecting from reaching your computer. In other areas of electricity coming into your computer by connecting them to a surge protector, which absorbs voltage surges and prevents them from power source problems Warning High voltages can increase to 115V or 230V. If you set the power supply...
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... Computer option in Windows to remove all electrical power from the wall outlets. Waking up . While in the power supply and system board remain energized. We recommend disconnecting the power cord and modem cable when your computer, unplug the power cord and modem cable from your computer will...notice an increase in Standby mode, move the mouse or press the power button to "wake" it switches to ensure proper system cooling. www.emachines.com Starting your computer Starting your computer uses a powerful processor which produces heat. Both the system fan and processor can run...
... Computer option in Windows to remove all electrical power from the wall outlets. Waking up . While in the power supply and system board remain energized. We recommend disconnecting the power cord and modem cable when your computer, unplug the power cord and modem cable from your computer will...notice an increase in Standby mode, move the mouse or press the power button to "wake" it switches to ensure proper system cooling. www.emachines.com Starting your computer Starting your computer uses a powerful processor which produces heat. Both the system fan and processor can run...
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...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 ...the actual screens on your computer, see the setup poster or "Back" on page 10. 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. 4 Plug the projector or monitor power cord into the secondary VGA port on your computer. 3 Turn on your computer. Tips &...
...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 ...the actual screens on your computer, see the setup poster or "Back" on page 10. 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. 4 Plug the projector or monitor power cord into the secondary VGA port on your computer. 3 Turn on your computer. Tips &...
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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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CHAPTER 9: Customizing Your Computer www.emachines.com Selecting a screen saver Caution If you are using it. You should use...box opens. 3 Click the Screen Saver tab. You can choose from, and many more information about changing the power scheme, click Start, then click Help and Support. Windows previews the screen saver. ■ If you are ... screen saver which constantly changes its image to customize the screen saver, click Settings, then make your changes. Windows supplies a variety of time without using a monitor (not a flat-panel display), an image may get burned in on...
CHAPTER 9: Customizing Your Computer www.emachines.com Selecting a screen saver Caution If you are using it. You should use...box opens. 3 Click the Screen Saver tab. You can choose from, and many more information about changing the power scheme, click Start, then click Help and Support. Windows previews the screen saver. ■ If you are ... screen saver which constantly changes its image to customize the screen saver, click Settings, then make your changes. Windows supplies a variety of time without using a monitor (not a flat-panel display), an image may get burned in on...
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Help and Support For more information about changing the power scheme, click Start, then click Help and Support. The Power Options Properties dialog box opens. 3 Click the UPS tab. The Control Panel window opens. If your Control ...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. Type the keyword uninterruptible power supply in Category View, click Performance and Maintenance. 2 Click/Double-click the...
Help and Support For more information about changing the power scheme, click Start, then click Help and Support. The Power Options Properties dialog box opens. 3 Click the UPS tab. The Control Panel window opens. If your Control ...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. Type the keyword uninterruptible power supply in Category View, click Performance and Maintenance. 2 Click/Double-click 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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...electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your computer and unplug the power cord and modem and network cables before opening the case.. Warning To prevent risk of the power supply. Avoid touching the edge connectors and components on page 154. 2... Shut down your computer, then disconnect the power cord and modem, network, and all peripheral device cables. 3 Press the power button to drain any residual power from their metal mounting brackets. CHAPTER 13: Adding and Replacing Components www.emachines...
...electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your computer and unplug the power cord and modem and network cables before opening the case.. Warning To prevent risk of the power supply. Avoid touching the edge connectors and components on page 154. 2... Shut down your computer, then disconnect the power cord and modem, network, and all peripheral device cables. 3 Press the power button to drain any residual power from their metal mounting brackets. CHAPTER 13: Adding and Replacing Components www.emachines...
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...system board and drives. 3 Remove the four screws that secure the power supply to the case. 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 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 ...
...system board and drives. 3 Remove the four screws that secure the power supply to the case. 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 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 ...
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... sink 5 Pull down on the side of the power supply nearest you, then remove the power supply from the system board. Connector 167 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... side panel" on page 154. 2 Place the computer case 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 case. 7 Use the four screws you may first need...
... sink 5 Pull down on the side of the power supply nearest you, then remove the power supply from the system board. Connector 167 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... side panel" on page 154. 2 Place the computer case 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 case. 7 Use the four screws you may first need...
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... the 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 all connections are correctly...
... the 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 all connections are correctly...
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...ID, serial number, and order number available, along with it is supplying power. If you use a surge protector, make sure that the volume controls are turned up. 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 not getting sound from eMachines, see the manufacturer's documentation and technical support resources. ■ If you follow these recommendations before contacting eMachines Customer Care: ■ Make sure that the ...
...ID, serial number, and order number available, along with it is supplying power. If you use a surge protector, make sure that the volume controls are turned up. 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 not getting sound from eMachines, see the manufacturer's documentation and technical support resources. ■ If you follow these recommendations before contacting eMachines Customer Care: ■ Make sure that the ...
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www.emachines.com Index using 60 NTSC/PAL jack 76 numeric keypad 21 indicator 21 ... 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...75, 113 screen resolution 75 PS/2 port keyboard 10 mouse 10 R radio listening with Windows Media Player 105 RAM See memory rebooting computer 20 recordable drive 8 identifying 73 locating drive 8 troubleshooting 177 recording audio file 87, ...
www.emachines.com Index using 60 NTSC/PAL jack 76 numeric keypad 21 indicator 21 ... 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...75, 113 screen resolution 75 PS/2 port keyboard 10 mouse 10 R radio listening with Windows Media Player 105 RAM See memory rebooting computer 20 recordable drive 8 identifying 73 locating drive 8 troubleshooting 177 recording audio file 87, ...
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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...