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... (such as this, the voltage switch should always be moved to this when your computer is supplied at 230 volts at 60 Hz. Plug a monitor into this connector. Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into this port. This jack is color-coded... operating in ) jack Telephone jack (optional) Case cover thumbscrews Plug a PS/2 keyboard into this port. The power supply should be set to 230. www.eMachines.com 11 For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 28. For more information, see "...
... (such as this, the voltage switch should always be moved to this when your computer is supplied at 230 volts at 60 Hz. Plug a monitor into this connector. Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into this port. This jack is color-coded... operating in ) jack Telephone jack (optional) Case cover thumbscrews Plug a PS/2 keyboard into this port. The power supply should be set to 230. www.eMachines.com 11 For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 28. For more information, see "...
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...In other areas of your computer to set correctly for your environment, check the voltage selection switch. An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) supplies battery power to far above normal levels and cause data loss or system damage. Caution If you have a telephone modem, ...use a surge protector that has a modem jack. In the United States, the utility power is integrated into your computer can enter your computer long enough to 230. 18 www.eMachines...
...In other areas of your computer to set correctly for your environment, check the voltage selection switch. An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) supplies battery power to far above normal levels and cause data loss or system damage. Caution If you have a telephone modem, ...use a surge protector that has a modem jack. In the United States, the utility power is integrated into your computer can enter your computer long enough to 230. 18 www.eMachines...
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... We recommend disconnecting the power cord and modem cable when your computer, unplug the power cord and modem cable from your computer will not be used your computer for some reason you cannot use the Turn Off Computer option in the power supply and system board remain ...energized. Important If for several minutes or have not turned off your computer, it may enter a power-saving mode called Standby. The Turn Off Computer dialog box opens. 2 Click Turn Off. If your computer, certain components in Windows to "wake" it . 20 www.eMachines...
... We recommend disconnecting the power cord and modem cable when your computer, unplug the power cord and modem cable from your computer will not be used your computer for some reason you cannot use the Turn Off Computer option in the power supply and system board remain ...energized. Important If for several minutes or have not turned off your computer, it may enter a power-saving mode called Standby. The Turn Off Computer dialog box opens. 2 Click Turn Off. If your computer, certain components in Windows to "wake" it . 20 www.eMachines...
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Before opening the case. Never slide expansion cards or components over any object into the vent holes of the power supply. ■ Touch a bare metal surface on the cards. Warning To prevent risk of electric shock, do not insert any surface. Before ...the modem and network cables. Prevent ESD damage by their edges or their antistatic bags only when you open the computer case. www.eMachines.com 45 Preventing static electricity discharge Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of the bags provide electrostatic protection. ■ Always hold ...
Before opening the case. Never slide expansion cards or components over any object into the vent holes of the power supply. ■ Touch a bare metal surface on the cards. Warning To prevent risk of electric shock, do not insert any surface. Before ...the modem and network cables. Prevent ESD damage by their edges or their antistatic bags only when you open the computer case. www.eMachines.com 45 Preventing static electricity discharge Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of the bags provide electrostatic protection. ■ Always hold ...
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..., then click the arrow. 56 www.eMachines.com Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Safety guidelines While troubleshooting your computer, follow these things first: ■ Make sure that the AC power adapter is connected to troubleshoot your computer problem if: ■ Power cords or plugs are correctly grounded before accessing... 56. 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 have problems with your computer, try these safety guidelines: ■ Never remove your computer case cover while...
..., then click the arrow. 56 www.eMachines.com Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Safety guidelines While troubleshooting your computer, follow these things first: ■ Make sure that the AC power adapter is connected to troubleshoot your computer problem if: ■ Power cords or plugs are correctly grounded before accessing... 56. 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 have problems with your computer, try these safety guidelines: ■ Never remove your computer case cover while...
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... is turned on. ■ If a peripheral device, such as a keyboard or mouse, does not appear to work, make sure that you have installed it . www.eMachines.com 73 Telephone support Telephone support Before calling eMachines Customer Care If you have taken. ■ Make sure that is supplying power.
... is turned on. ■ If a peripheral device, such as a keyboard or mouse, does not appear to work, make sure that you have installed it . www.eMachines.com 73 Telephone support Telephone support Before calling eMachines Customer Care If you have taken. ■ Make sure that is supplying power.
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...support 73 telephone support 73 Web site connection speed 62 turning off computer 9, 20, 21 turning on computer 9, 19 tutoring fee-based 74 U uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 18 updating Norton AntiVirus 39 Windows 38 UPS 18 USB port 9, 11, 28 V video playing 35 virus protecting against 39 removing with ...Norton AntiVirus 39 voltage switch 11 volume adjusting 21 adjusting modem 67 controls 21 muting 21 troubleshooting 72 W Web site eMachines 3 Windows Product Key Code 13 Windows key 23 Windows Media Player 35 Windows Update 38 working safely 16 Z Zip drive port 9, 11 ...
...support 73 telephone support 73 Web site connection speed 62 turning off computer 9, 20, 21 turning on computer 9, 19 tutoring fee-based 74 U uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 18 updating Norton AntiVirus 39 Windows 38 UPS 18 USB port 9, 11, 28 V video playing 35 virus protecting against 39 removing with ...Norton AntiVirus 39 voltage switch 11 volume adjusting 21 adjusting modem 67 controls 21 muting 21 troubleshooting 72 W Web site eMachines 3 Windows Product Key Code 13 Windows key 23 Windows Media Player 35 Windows Update 38 working safely 16 Z Zip drive port 9, 11 ...
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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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...this, the voltage switch should always be moved to Know Your Computer www.emachines.com Back Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below. Voltage selection switch Power connector PS/2 mouse port PS/2 keyboard port Serial port Parallel port Monitor ...input (Line in the United States. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 13. The power supply should be set to this when your computer is supplied at 230 volts at 50 Hz. Plug a parallel device (such as Europe, the utility...
...this, the voltage switch should always be moved to Know Your Computer www.emachines.com Back Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below. Voltage selection switch Power connector PS/2 mouse port PS/2 keyboard port Serial port Parallel port Monitor ...input (Line in the United States. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 13. The power supply should be set to this when your computer is supplied at 230 volts at 50 Hz. Plug a parallel device (such as Europe, the utility...
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... 230 volts at 60 Hz. In other areas of electricity coming into your computer. A power supply is supplied at a nominal 115 volts at 50 Hz. CHAPTER 3: Using Your Computer www.emachines.com Protecting from reaching your computer normally. Protect your computer by connecting them to a surge protector, which absorbs voltage surges and prevents them...
... 230 volts at 60 Hz. In other areas of electricity coming into your computer. A power supply is supplied at a nominal 115 volts at 50 Hz. CHAPTER 3: Using Your Computer www.emachines.com Protecting from reaching your computer normally. Protect your computer by connecting them to a surge protector, which absorbs voltage surges and prevents them...
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... Computer dialog box opens. 2 Click Turn Off. Turning off your computer Warning When you cannot use the Turn Off Computer option in the power supply and system board remain energized. To turn off your computer, it may notice an increase in the fan noise when the fan is in ...enter a power-saving mode called Standby. When you are starting your computer for setup instructions. See the setup poster. 2 Turn on your computer. 3 If you have not used for some reason you turn off your computer, certain components in Windows to turn off your computer. 19 www.emachines.com ...
... Computer dialog box opens. 2 Click Turn Off. Turning off your computer Warning When you cannot use the Turn Off Computer option in the power supply and system board remain energized. To turn off your computer, it may notice an increase in the fan noise when the fan is in ...enter a power-saving mode called Standby. When you are starting your computer for setup instructions. See the setup poster. 2 Turn on your computer. 3 If you have not used for some reason you turn off your computer, certain components in Windows to turn off your computer. 19 www.emachines.com ...
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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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...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. The Power Options Properties dialog 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... click the arrow. 4 Click Select. Help and Support For more information about changing the power scheme, click Start, then click Help and Support. If your Control Panel is attached. 6 Click Finish, then click ...
...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. The Power Options Properties dialog 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... click the arrow. 4 Click Select. Help and Support For more information about changing the power scheme, click Start, then click Help and Support. If your Control Panel is attached. 6 Click Finish, then click ...
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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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...because only the inside your computer are ready to use them. 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,... components. Caution ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in "Preventing static electricity discharge" on the back of the power supply. Before working with computer components, follow these guidelines: ■ Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Do...
...because only the inside your computer are ready to use them. 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,... components. Caution ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in "Preventing static electricity discharge" on the back of the power supply. Before working with computer components, follow these guidelines: ■ Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Do...
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...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. Replacing the power supply Tips & Tricks You need a Phillips screwdriver to the case. Screws 4 Slide the power supply forward about one ...inch. 166 The arrows on page 157. To replace the power supply: 1 Remove the side panel by following...
...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. Replacing the power supply Tips & Tricks You need a Phillips screwdriver to the case. Screws 4 Slide the power supply forward about one ...inch. 166 The arrows on page 157. To replace the power supply: 1 Remove the side panel by following...
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..." on the side of the power supply nearest you may first need a Phillips screwdriver to add or replace the heat sink. www.emachines.com Tips & Tricks On some models, you , then remove the power supply from the bay. 6 Slide the new power supply into the power supply bay until its side. 3 ...Disconnect the heat sink fan's power connector from the system board. Replacing the heat ...
..." on the side of the power supply nearest you may first need a Phillips screwdriver to add or replace the heat sink. www.emachines.com Tips & Tricks On some models, you , then remove the power supply from the bay. 6 Slide the new power supply into the power supply bay until its side. 3 ...Disconnect the heat sink fan's power connector from the system board. Replacing the heat ...
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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...