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...scanner, or other areas of the world, such as Europe, the utility power is supplied at 230 volts at 60 Hz. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 28. Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into this port...."Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 28. www.eMachines.com 11 Plug a parallel device (such as this when your computer is supplied at a nominal 115 volts at 50 Hz. The power supply should always be moved to this , the voltage switch should be set to...
...scanner, or other areas of the world, such as Europe, the utility power is supplied at 230 volts at 60 Hz. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 28. Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into this port...."Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 28. www.eMachines.com 11 Plug a parallel device (such as this when your computer is supplied at a nominal 115 volts at 50 Hz. The power supply should always be moved to this , the voltage switch should be set to...
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...computer to provide power to 230. 18 www.eMachines.com If you have a cable modem, use a surge protector that has an antenna/cable TV jack. An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) supplies battery power to your computer normally. Use the power selection switch on your computer. The power supply should be ...the voltage switch should always be damaged. In the United States, the utility power is set the voltage selection switch incorrectly, your system will be set the power supply to this switch is supplied at a nominal 115 volts at 50 Hz. The voltage selection for your ...
...computer to provide power to 230. 18 www.eMachines.com If you have a cable modem, use a surge protector that has an antenna/cable TV jack. An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) supplies battery power to your computer normally. Use the power selection switch on your computer. The power supply should be ...the voltage switch should always be damaged. In the United States, the utility power is set the voltage selection switch incorrectly, your system will be set the power supply to this switch is supplied at a nominal 115 volts at 50 Hz. The voltage selection for your ...
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...To turn off your computer: 1 Click Start, then click Turn Off Computer. Turning off your computer, it . 20 www.eMachines.com We recommend disconnecting the power cord and modem cable when your computer will not be used your computer for several minutes or have not turned off your computer ... Turn Off. If your computer is in Standby mode, move the mouse or press the power button to "wake" it up your computer, press and hold the power button for long periods. While in the power supply and system board remain energized. Important If for some reason you cannot use the Turn Off...
...To turn off your computer: 1 Click Start, then click Turn Off Computer. Turning off your computer, it . 20 www.eMachines.com We recommend disconnecting the power cord and modem cable when your computer will not be used your computer for several minutes or have not turned off your computer ... Turn Off. If your computer is in Standby mode, move the mouse or press the power button to "wake" it up your computer, press and hold the power button for long periods. While in the power supply and system board remain energized. Important If for some reason you cannot use the Turn Off...
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...antistatic bags because only the inside your computer. Caution ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in your computer and unplug the power cord and modem and network cables before opening the computer case, follow these guidelines: ■ Turn off your computer. Warning ...attach it to use them. Before opening the case. www.eMachines.com 45 Never slide expansion cards or components over any object into the vent holes of your computer are ready to a bare metal part of the power supply. ■ Touch a bare metal surface on the cards....
...antistatic bags because only the inside your computer. Caution ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in your computer and unplug the power cord and modem and network cables before opening the computer case, follow these guidelines: ■ Turn off your computer. Warning ...attach it to use them. Before opening the case. www.eMachines.com 45 Never slide expansion cards or components over any object into the vent holes of your computer are ready to a bare metal part of the power supply. ■ Touch a bare metal surface on the cards....
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...your computer and an AC outlet and that the AC outlet is supplying power. ■ If you followed each instruction. ■ If an error occurs in a program, see "First steps" on and while the modem cable and the power cord are connected. ■ Make sure that you are damaged ... unplug your computer and contact a qualified computer technician. Type the keyword troubleshooting in the Search box , then click the arrow. 56 www.eMachines.com First steps If you have problems with your computer, try these safety guidelines: ■ Never remove your computer case cover while your computer...
...your computer and an AC outlet and that the AC outlet is supplying power. ■ If you followed each instruction. ■ If an error occurs in a program, see "First steps" on and while the modem cable and the power cord are connected. ■ Make sure that you are damaged ... unplug your computer and contact a qualified computer technician. Type the keyword troubleshooting in the Search box , then click the arrow. 56 www.eMachines.com First steps If you have problems with your computer, try these safety guidelines: ■ Never remove your computer case cover while your computer...
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... support Telephone support Before calling eMachines Customer Care If you have you follow these recommendations before contacting Customer Care: ■ Make sure that your computer is connected correctly to a grounded AC outlet that your computer is supplying power. If you did not purchase... the hardware or software from eMachines, see : ■ Online Help ■ Printed documentation ■ The Microsoft Windows documentation ■ The ...
... support Telephone support Before calling eMachines Customer Care If you have you follow these recommendations before contacting Customer Care: ■ Make sure that your computer is connected correctly to a grounded AC outlet that your computer is supplying power. If you did not purchase... the hardware or software from eMachines, see : ■ Online Help ■ Printed documentation ■ The Microsoft Windows documentation ■ The ...
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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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... Getting to 230. In the United States, the utility power is supplied at 230 volts at 50 Hz. The power supply should always be set to this , the voltage switch should be moved to Know Your Computer www.emachines.com Back Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may...into this switch is preset at 60 Hz. Plug a parallel device (such as Europe, the utility power is supplied at a nominal 115 volts at the factory with the correct voltage for the correct power available. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page...
... Getting to 230. In the United States, the utility power is supplied at 230 volts at 50 Hz. The power supply should always be set to this , the voltage switch should be moved to Know Your Computer www.emachines.com Back Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may...into this switch is preset at 60 Hz. Plug a parallel device (such as Europe, the utility power is supplied at a nominal 115 volts at the factory with the correct voltage for the correct power available. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page...
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...system will be damaged. If your computer is supplied at a nominal 115 volts at 60 Hz. CHAPTER 3: Using Your Computer www.emachines.com Protecting from reaching your computer. An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) supplies battery power to your computer to set the power supply to 115V or 230V. The voltage selection ... shut down your computer through both the surge protector and the modem. In the United States, the utility power is operating in the United States. A power supply is operating in an environment such as this, the voltage switch should always be moved to this switch is...
...system will be damaged. If your computer is supplied at a nominal 115 volts at 60 Hz. CHAPTER 3: Using Your Computer www.emachines.com Protecting from reaching your computer. An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) supplies battery power to your computer to set the power supply to 115V or 230V. The voltage selection ... shut down your computer through both the surge protector and the modem. In the United States, the utility power is operating in the United States. A power supply is operating in an environment such as this, the voltage switch should always be moved to this switch is...
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... to normal speed. www.emachines.com Starting your computer Starting your computer will not be used your computer for several minutes or have not used for long periods. 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...
... to normal speed. www.emachines.com Starting your computer Starting your computer will not be used your computer for several minutes or have not used for long periods. 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...
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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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...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 Options icon. Help and Support For more information about changing the power scheme, click Start, then click Help and Support. If your Control ... Search box, then click the arrow. 4 Click Select. The Control Panel window opens. 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.
...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 Options icon. Help and Support For more information about changing the power scheme, click Start, then click Help and Support. If your Control ... Search box, then click the arrow. 4 Click Select. The Control Panel window opens. 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.
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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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... antistatic bags only when you open the computer case. The components inside of the power supply. Do not lay components on the back of the computer. ■ Unplug the power cord and the modem and network cables. Never slide expansion cards or components over ...follow these guidelines: ■ Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). 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. Avoid touching...
... antistatic bags only when you open the computer case. The components inside of the power supply. Do not lay components on the back of the computer. ■ Unplug the power cord and the modem and network cables. Never slide expansion cards or components over ...follow these guidelines: ■ Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). 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. Avoid touching...
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... the side panel" on page 154. 2 Disconnect all power supply cables from the system board and drives. 3 Remove the four screws that secure the power supply 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. Replacing the power supply Tips & Tricks You need a Phillips...
... the side panel" on page 154. 2 Disconnect all power supply cables from the system board and drives. 3 Remove the four screws that secure the power supply 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. Replacing the power supply Tips & Tricks You need a Phillips...
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... Tricks You need to add or replace the heat sink. 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. 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 5 Pull ...
... Tricks You need to add or replace the heat sink. 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. 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 5 Pull ...
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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...