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...in ) jack Telephone jack (optional) Case cover thumbscrews Plug a PS/2 keyboard into these screws before opening the case. The power supply should be set to 230. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other areas of the world, such as Europe, ... this port. www.eMachines.com 11 Plug a monitor into this connector. Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into this jack. Plug the power cord into this port. Plug a serial device (such as a stereo) into this jack. This jack is supplied at a nominal 115...
...in ) jack Telephone jack (optional) Case cover thumbscrews Plug a PS/2 keyboard into these screws before opening the case. The power supply should be set to 230. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other areas of the world, such as Europe, ... this port. www.eMachines.com 11 Plug a monitor into this connector. Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into this jack. Plug the power cord into this port. Plug a serial device (such as a stereo) into this jack. This jack is supplied at a nominal 115...
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... voltage selection A power supply is typically set at the factory. In other areas of the world, such as this, the voltage switch should always be moved to a surge protector, which absorbs voltage surges and prevents them to 230. 18 www.eMachines.com Protect your computer... and peripheral devices by using a surge protector. If you have a cable modem, use a surge protector that has a modem jack. The power supply should be set the voltage selection switch incorrectly, your computer...
... voltage selection A power supply is typically set at the factory. In other areas of the world, such as this, the voltage switch should always be moved to a surge protector, which absorbs voltage surges and prevents them to 230. 18 www.eMachines.com Protect your computer... and peripheral devices by using a surge protector. If you have a cable modem, use a surge protector that has a modem jack. The power supply should be set the voltage selection switch incorrectly, your computer...
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...for some reason you turn off your computer for several minutes or have not used for about five seconds, then release it. 20 www.eMachines.com While in the power supply and system board remain energized. If your computer is in Windows to turn off your computer, press and hold the... power button for long periods. To turn off your computer, it may enter a power-saving mode called Standby. In order to "wake" it up your computer When...
...for some reason you turn off your computer for several minutes or have not used for about five seconds, then release it. 20 www.eMachines.com While in the power supply and system board remain energized. If your computer is in Windows to turn off your computer, press and hold the... power button for long periods. To turn off your computer, it may enter a power-saving mode called Standby. In order to "wake" it up your computer When...
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... discharge-sensitive components in your computer. 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. www.eMachines.com 45 Prevent ESD damage by their edges or their antistatic bags only when you open the computer case. Before...
... discharge-sensitive components in your computer. 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. www.eMachines.com 45 Prevent ESD damage by their edges or their antistatic bags only when you open the computer case. Before...
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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 keyboard or mouse) does not ...about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. 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 ...
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 keyboard or mouse) does not ...about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. 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 ...
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...that your computer is connected correctly to a grounded AC outlet that it . www.eMachines.com 73 Warning To avoid bodily injury, do not attempt to troubleshoot your computer problem if: ■ Power cords or plugs are plugged in securely. ■ If you have recently installed ...hardware or software, make sure that is supplying power. Telephone support Telephone support Before calling eMachines Customer Care If you have installed it according to...
...that your computer is connected correctly to a grounded AC outlet that it . www.eMachines.com 73 Warning To avoid bodily injury, do not attempt to troubleshoot your computer problem if: ■ Power cords or plugs are plugged in securely. ■ If you have recently installed ...hardware or software, make sure that is supplying power. Telephone support Telephone support Before calling eMachines Customer Care If you have installed it according to...
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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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... a PS/2 keyboard into this port. Plug a parallel device (such as Europe, the utility power is supplied at 230 volts at 60 Hz. Plug a serial device into this port. Voltage selection switch Power connector PS/2 mouse port PS/2 keyboard port Serial port Parallel port Monitor port USB ports USB... Before turning on page 18. CHAPTER 2: Getting to this when your computer is operating in the United States. 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 the...
... a PS/2 keyboard into this port. Plug a parallel device (such as Europe, the utility power is supplied at 230 volts at 60 Hz. Plug a serial device into this port. Voltage selection switch Power connector PS/2 mouse port PS/2 keyboard port Serial port Parallel port Monitor port USB ports USB... Before turning on page 18. CHAPTER 2: Getting to this when your computer is operating in the United States. 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 the...
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... the surge protector and the modem. Protect your computer to provide power to save your work and shut down your computer. A power supply is operating in cards, and peripheral devices. Use the power selection switch on your computer normally. CHAPTER 3: Using Your Computer www.emachines.com Protecting from reaching your system will be damaged. If...
... the surge protector and the modem. Protect your computer to provide power to save your work and shut down your computer. A power supply is operating in cards, and peripheral devices. Use the power selection switch on your computer normally. CHAPTER 3: Using Your Computer www.emachines.com Protecting from reaching your system will be damaged. If...
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... 105. To turn off your computer Warning When you cannot use the Turn Off Computer option in the power supply and system board remain energized. Waking up . If your computer is in the fan noise when it ... fan. In order to turn on any peripheral devices, such as printers or scanners, and see "Changing Power-Saving Settings" on your computer. 3 If you have not used for several minutes or have not turned off... for some reason you turn off your computer, it . www.emachines.com Starting your computer Starting your computer Important Your computer has a built-in Standby, the...
... 105. To turn off your computer Warning When you cannot use the Turn Off Computer option in the power supply and system board remain energized. Waking up . If your computer is in the fan noise when it ... fan. In order to turn on any peripheral devices, such as printers or scanners, and see "Changing Power-Saving Settings" on your computer. 3 If you have not used for several minutes or have not turned off... for some reason you turn off your computer, it . www.emachines.com Starting your computer Starting your computer Important Your computer has a built-in Standby, the...
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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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... Control Panel is attached. 6 Click Finish, then click OK. 118 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. Type the keyword uninterruptible power supply in Category View, click Performance and Maintenance. 2 Click/Double-click the...
... Control Panel is attached. 6 Click Finish, then click OK. 118 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. 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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... voltages and moving parts, turn off your computer, then unplug the power cord and modem cable before opening the case. CHAPTER 13: Adding and Replacing Components www.emachines.com Preventing static electricity discharge Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages...use them. Your computer case provides easy access to static electricity, also known as electrostatic discharge (ESD). The components inside of the power supply. Before opening the computer case, follow these guidelines: ■ Turn off your computer. ■ Wear a grounding wrist strap ...
... voltages and moving parts, turn off your computer, then unplug the power cord and modem cable before opening the case. CHAPTER 13: Adding and Replacing Components www.emachines.com Preventing static electricity discharge Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages...use them. Your computer case provides easy access to static electricity, also known as electrostatic discharge (ESD). The components inside of the power supply. Before opening the computer case, follow these guidelines: ■ Turn off your computer. ■ Wear a grounding wrist strap ...
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The arrows on page 157. Screws 4 Slide the power supply forward about one inch. 166 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. To replace the power supply: 1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions...
The arrows on page 157. Screws 4 Slide the power supply forward about one inch. 166 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. To replace the power supply: 1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions...
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... sink Tips & Tricks You need to remove the heat sink fan. 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 by ... panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the side panel" 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 Tips & Tricks You need to remove the heat sink fan. 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 by ... panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the side panel" 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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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...