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... 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 normal operation. Unplug this... product from the main power outlet and call for service under any of other controls may require extensive repair work to restore to rain or water. 4 If the product has...
... 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 normal operation. Unplug this... product from the main power outlet and call for service under any of other controls may require extensive repair work to restore to rain or water. 4 If the product has...
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...your system will be used to set the power supply to operate at 115V or 230V. 2. WARNING If you set correctly for your location before turning on the system back panel can be damaged. Checking the Voltage Selection A power supply is set the voltage selection switch incorrectly, ...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 ...
...your system will be used to set the power supply to operate at 115V or 230V. 2. WARNING If you set correctly for your location before turning on the system back panel can be damaged. Checking the Voltage Selection A power supply is set the voltage selection switch incorrectly, ...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 ...
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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. If your computer is operating in the United States. Plug a serial device into this port. PS/2 keyboard port Serial port Parallel port Plug a PS/2 keyboard into this port. The power supply... should be set to this when your computer is operating in an environment such as Europe, the utility power is supplied at a nominal 115 volts at the factory with the correct voltage for ...
...emachines.com Back Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below. If your computer is operating in the United States. Plug a serial device into this port. PS/2 keyboard port Serial port Parallel port Plug a PS/2 keyboard into this port. The power supply... should be set to this when your computer is operating in an environment such as Europe, the utility power is supplied at a nominal 115 volts at the factory with the correct voltage for ...
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... to far above normal levels and cause data loss or system damage. CHAPTER 3: Using Your Computer www.emachines.com Protecting from reaching your computer. A power supply is integrated into your computer can enter your computer to provide power to your environment, check the voltage selection switch. Protect your computer by connecting them to a surge...
... to far above normal levels and cause data loss or system damage. CHAPTER 3: Using Your Computer www.emachines.com Protecting from reaching your computer. A power supply is integrated into your computer can enter your computer to provide power to your environment, check the voltage selection switch. Protect your computer by connecting them to a surge...
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Both the system fan and processor can run at different speeds at high speed and a decrease in the power supply and system board remain energized. In order to remove all electrical power from the wall outlets. To start your computer: 1 Connect the cables to "wake" it . While in Standby mode, ...to ensure proper system cooling. Windows shuts down and turns off your computer is running at times to turn on page 105. www.emachines.com Starting your computer Starting your computer. 19 Turning off your computer Warning When you cannot use the Turn Off Computer option in ...
Both the system fan and processor can run at different speeds at high speed and a decrease in the power supply and system board remain energized. In order to remove all electrical power from the wall outlets. To start your computer: 1 Connect the cables to "wake" it . While in Standby mode, ...to ensure proper system cooling. Windows shuts down and turns off your computer is running at times to turn on page 105. www.emachines.com Starting your computer Starting your computer. 19 Turning off your computer Warning When you cannot use the Turn Off Computer option in ...
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... computer's video card supports it (it on page 10. You may not represent the actual screens on the desktop, then click Properties. 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...
... computer's video card supports it (it on page 10. You may not represent the actual screens on the desktop, then click Properties. 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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.... Flat panel displays cannot be damaged with image burn-in Category View, click Appearance and Themes. 2 Click/Double-click the Display icon. 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 the ... saver. ■ If you want . CHAPTER 9: Customizing Your Computer www.emachines.com Selecting a screen saver Caution If you are using it. You can choose from, and many more information about changing the power scheme, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword screen savers...
.... Flat panel displays cannot be damaged with image burn-in Category View, click Appearance and Themes. 2 Click/Double-click the Display icon. 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 the ... saver. ■ If you want . CHAPTER 9: Customizing Your Computer www.emachines.com Selecting a screen saver Caution If you are using it. You can choose from, and many more information about changing the power scheme, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword screen savers...
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... icon. 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. 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...
... icon. 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. 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...
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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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... panel: 1 Follow the instructions in your computer are ready to use them. The components inside of the power supply. Your computer case provides easy access to internal components. 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...
... panel: 1 Follow the instructions in your computer are ready to use them. The components inside of the power supply. Your computer case provides easy access to internal components. 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...
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...pointed toward the back of the case for correct air flow. 6 Connect the new fan's power cable to the case. Screws 4 Slide the power supply forward about one inch. 166 To replace the power supply: 1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the side panel" on ...following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on page 157. 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...
...pointed toward the back of the case for correct air flow. 6 Connect the new fan's power cable to the case. Screws 4 Slide the power supply forward about one inch. 166 To replace the power supply: 1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the side panel" on ...following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on page 157. 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...
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... the back of the case. 7 Use the four screws you removed previously to secure the new power supply to the case. 8 Reconnect the power supply cables to the system board and to add or replace the heat sink. www.emachines.com Tips & Tricks On some models, you may first need a Phillips screwdriver to the drives...
... the back of the case. 7 Use the four screws you removed previously to secure the new power supply to the case. 8 Reconnect the power supply cables to the system board and to add or replace the heat sink. www.emachines.com Tips & Tricks On some models, you may first need a Phillips screwdriver to the drives...
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... may help . 176 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 performed... 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...
... may help . 176 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 performed... 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...
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...controls are turned on page 23. ■ If you follow these recommendations before contacting eMachines Customer Care: ■ Make sure that your speaker connections. ■ Make sure that is supplying power. For more information, see "Configuring the audio jacks" on page 23. ■...if the case was damaged. 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...
...controls are turned on page 23. ■ If you follow these recommendations before contacting eMachines Customer Care: ■ Make sure that your speaker connections. ■ Make sure that is supplying power. For more information, see "Configuring the audio jacks" on page 23. ■...if the case was damaged. 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...
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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...