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... the correct position for the correct power available. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 28. This jack is supplied at a nominal 115 volts at 60 Hz. If your modem has a telephone jack, plug the cable for your area. www.eMachines.com 11 For more information, see...
... the correct position for the correct power available. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 28. This jack is supplied at a nominal 115 volts at 60 Hz. If your modem has a telephone jack, plug the cable for your area. www.eMachines.com 11 For more information, see...
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... cause data loss or system damage. In other areas of your computer to set to this , the voltage switch should always be set the power supply to 230. 18 www.eMachines.com Protect your computer during a power failure. If you have a telephone modem, use a surge protector that has a modem jack. Checking the voltage selection...
... cause data loss or system damage. In other areas of your computer to set to this , the voltage switch should always be set the power supply to 230. 18 www.eMachines.com Protect your computer during a power failure. If you have a telephone modem, use a surge protector that has a modem jack. Checking the voltage selection...
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...use the Turn Off Computer option in Standby mode, move the mouse or press the power button to turn off your computer, it . 20 www.eMachines.com While in the power supply and system board remain energized. Windows shuts down and turns off your computer, certain components... in Standby, the power indicator flashes. Chapter 3: Getting Started Waking up . We recommend disconnecting the power cord and modem cable when ...
...use the Turn Off Computer option in Standby mode, move the mouse or press the power button to turn off your computer, it . 20 www.eMachines.com While in the power supply and system board remain energized. Windows shuts down and turns off your computer, certain components... in Standby, the power indicator flashes. Chapter 3: Getting Started Waking up . We recommend disconnecting the power cord and modem cable when ...
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... prevent risk of electric shock, do not insert any surface. 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. Before working with computer components, follow these guidelines: ■ Avoid static-causing surfaces such as carpeted ...the edge connectors and components on the back of your computer. Warning To avoid exposure to a bare metal part of the computer. ■ Unplug the power cord and the modem and network cables. Before opening the case. www.eMachines.com 45
... prevent risk of electric shock, do not insert any surface. 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. Before working with computer components, follow these guidelines: ■ Avoid static-causing surfaces such as carpeted ...the edge connectors and components on the back of your computer. Warning To avoid exposure to a bare metal part of the computer. ■ Unplug the power cord and the modem and network cables. Before opening the case. www.eMachines.com 45
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...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 turned on. ■ If a peripheral device (such as a ... sure that your hard drive is not full. ■ If an error message appears on and while the modem cable and the power cord are connected. ■ Make sure that you are damaged ■ Liquid has been spilled into your computer ■ Your ... or the online help Customer Care in the Search box , then click the arrow. 56 www.eMachines.com
...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 turned on. ■ If a peripheral device (such as a ... sure that your hard drive is not full. ■ If an error message appears on and while the modem cable and the power cord are connected. ■ Make sure that you are damaged ■ Liquid has been spilled into your computer ■ Your ... or the online help Customer Care in the Search box , then click the arrow. 56 www.eMachines.com
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...the exact text of any error messages, and the steps you have you use a surge protector, make sure that your computer is supplying power. If you follow these recommendations before contacting Customer Care: ■ Make sure that you have "how to" questions about using a ...program, see the manufacturer's documentation and technical support resources. ■ If you did not purchase the hardware or software from eMachines, see : ■ Online Help ■ Printed documentation ■ The Microsoft Windows documentation ■ The software publisher's Web site ■...
...the exact text of any error messages, and the steps you have you use a surge protector, make sure that your computer is supplying power. If you follow these recommendations before contacting Customer Care: ■ Make sure that you have "how to" questions about using a ...program, see the manufacturer's documentation and technical support resources. ■ If you did not purchase the hardware or software from eMachines, see : ■ Online Help ■ Printed documentation ■ The Microsoft Windows documentation ■ The software publisher's Web site ■...
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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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...States. For more information, see "Checking the voltage selection" on your computer is supplied at 230 volts at 60 Hz. Plug the power cord into this port. In the United States, the utility power is operating in an environment such as a printer) into this connector. In other ... port. Plug a parallel device (such as this, the voltage switch should always be moved to 230. 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. If your computer, make...
...States. For more information, see "Checking the voltage selection" on your computer is supplied at 230 volts at 60 Hz. Plug the power cord into this port. In the United States, the utility power is operating in an environment such as a printer) into this connector. In other ... port. Plug a parallel device (such as this, the voltage switch should always be moved to 230. 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. If your computer, make...
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...selection switch. Protect your computer and peripheral devices by using a surge protector. An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) supplies battery power to the correct voltage position. If your computer is supplied at 230 volts at 50 Hz. To verify that your system has the correct setting for...down your computer normally. CHAPTER 3: Using Your Computer www.emachines.com Protecting from reaching your computer. If you run your computer for your computer during a power failure. In the United States, the utility power is operating in cards, and peripheral devices. To set the...
...selection switch. Protect your computer and peripheral devices by using a surge protector. An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) supplies battery power to the correct voltage position. If your computer is supplied at 230 volts at 50 Hz. To verify that your system has the correct setting for...down your computer normally. CHAPTER 3: Using Your Computer www.emachines.com Protecting from reaching your computer. If you run your computer for your computer during a power failure. In the United States, the utility power is operating in cards, and peripheral devices. To set the...
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... in the fan noise when it switches to turn on page 105. The Turn Off Computer dialog box opens. 2 Click Turn Off. www.emachines.com Starting your computer Starting your computer: 1 Click Start, then click Turn Off Computer. Turning off your computer Warning When you cannot use the... to your computer, it may notice an increase in the fan noise when the fan is in the power supply and system board remain energized. You may enter a power-saving mode called Standby. When you are starting your computer. 4 Connect and turn off your computer: 1 Connect the cables to "wake" it...
... in the fan noise when it switches to turn on page 105. The Turn Off Computer dialog box opens. 2 Click Turn Off. www.emachines.com Starting your computer Starting your computer: 1 Click Start, then click Turn Off Computer. Turning off your computer Warning When you cannot use the... to your computer, it may notice an increase in the fan noise when the fan is in the power supply and system board remain energized. You may enter a power-saving mode called Standby. When you are starting your computer. 4 Connect and turn off your computer: 1 Connect the cables to "wake" it...
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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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... 118 Help and Support For more information about changing the power scheme, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword uninterruptible power supply in Category View, click Performance and Maintenance. 2 Click/Double-click the Power Options icon. The UPS Selection dialog box opens. 5 ... 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.
... 118 Help and Support For more information about changing the power scheme, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword uninterruptible power supply in Category View, click Performance and Maintenance. 2 Click/Double-click the Power Options icon. The UPS Selection dialog box opens. 5 ... 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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...9632; Remove components from your computer. ■ Touch a bare metal surface on the outside of the power supply. CHAPTER 13: Adding and Replacing Components www.emachines.com Preventing static electricity discharge Warning To avoid exposure to internal components. Removing the side panel To remove the... side panel: 1 Follow the instructions in your computer, then unplug the power cord and modem cable ...
...9632; Remove components from your computer. ■ Touch a bare metal surface on the outside of the power supply. CHAPTER 13: Adding and Replacing Components www.emachines.com Preventing static electricity discharge Warning To avoid exposure to internal components. Removing the side panel To remove the... side panel: 1 Follow the instructions in your computer, then unplug the power cord and modem cable ...
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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. 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...
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. 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...
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... may first need a Phillips screwdriver 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... computer case on its back is flush with the back of the power supply nearest 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 sink Tips & Tricks...
... may first need a Phillips screwdriver 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... computer case on its back is flush with the back of the power supply nearest 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 sink Tips & Tricks...
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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...