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... spilled into the product. 3 If the product has been exposed to remove the main system unit cover, observe the following precautions: 1 The power supply cord must be unplugged before the main system unit cover 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 plugged back in damage and may require extensive repair work to restore to normal operation. Maintenance If the product does not operate...
... spilled into the product. 3 If the product has been exposed to remove the main system unit cover, observe the following precautions: 1 The power supply cord must be unplugged before the main system unit cover 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 plugged back in damage and may require extensive repair work to restore to normal operation. Maintenance If the product does not operate...
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.... To verify that your system has the correct setting for your computer. Voltage selection switch 2-2 Setting Up Your System 2. WARNING If you set the power supply to the mainboard, option cards, and peripheral devices. Using a tool such as an opened paper clip, slide the voltage selection switch to set the ...voltage selection switch incorrectly, your environment, check the voltage selection switch. Checking the Voltage Selection A power supply is set correctly for your system will be used to the correct voltage position.
.... To verify that your system has the correct setting for your computer. Voltage selection switch 2-2 Setting Up Your System 2. WARNING If you set the power supply to the mainboard, option cards, and peripheral devices. Using a tool such as an opened paper clip, slide the voltage selection switch to set the ...voltage selection switch incorrectly, your environment, check the voltage selection switch. Checking the Voltage Selection A power supply is set correctly for your system will be used to the correct voltage position.
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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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..."Installing a printer, scanner, or other areas of the world, such as a printer) into this port. 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 is ...For more information, see "Checking the voltage selection" on page 13. 10 The switch is supplied at a nominal 115 volts at the factory with the correct voltage for the correct power available. In other peripheral device" on your computer, make sure that this port. Plug a ...
..."Installing a printer, scanner, or other areas of the world, such as a printer) into this port. 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 is ...For more information, see "Checking the voltage selection" on page 13. 10 The switch is supplied at a nominal 115 volts at the factory with the correct voltage for the correct power available. In other peripheral device" on your computer, make sure that this port. Plug a ...
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...surge protector, which absorbs voltage surges and prevents them to this , the voltage switch should always be damaged. The power supply should be moved to save your work and shut down your computer normally. In other areas of electricity coming into your ...data loss or system damage. To set at the factory. An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) supplies battery power to the correct voltage position. CHAPTER 3: Using Your Computer www.emachines.com Protecting from reaching your computer. A power supply is typically set the voltage selection switch: ■ Use a tool ...
...surge protector, which absorbs voltage surges and prevents them to this , the voltage switch should always be damaged. The power supply should be moved to save your work and shut down your computer normally. In other areas of electricity coming into your ...data loss or system damage. To set at the factory. An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) supplies battery power to the correct voltage position. CHAPTER 3: Using Your Computer www.emachines.com Protecting from reaching your computer. A power supply is typically set the voltage selection switch: ■ Use a tool ...
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... changing the power button mode...power button for several minutes...power button to "wake" it may notice an increase in the fan noise when the fan is running at times to remove all electrical power...power cord and modem cable from your computer uses a powerful processor which produces heat. To turn off your computer, certain components in Windows to normal speed. Turning off your computer Warning When you cannot use the Turn Off Computer option in the power supply... and system board remain energized. We recommend disconnecting the power... see "Changing Power-Saving Settings"...
... changing the power button mode...power button for several minutes...power button to "wake" it may notice an increase in the fan noise when the fan is running at times to remove all electrical power...power cord and modem cable from your computer uses a powerful processor which produces heat. To turn off your computer, certain components in Windows to normal speed. Turning off your computer Warning When you cannot use the Turn Off Computer option in the power supply... and system board remain energized. We recommend disconnecting the power... see "Changing Power-Saving Settings"...
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... 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... on your computer, see the setup poster or "Back" on page 10. Windows recognizes the new hardware and searches for its driver. 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... on your computer, see the setup poster or "Back" on page 10. Windows recognizes the new hardware and searches for its driver. 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...
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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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Windows supplies a variety of time without using it. If your changes. The Display Properties dialog ...is in Category View, click Appearance and Themes. 2 Click/Double-click the Display icon. CHAPTER 9: Customizing Your Computer www.emachines.com Selecting a screen saver Caution If you are using a monitor (not a flat-panel display), an image may get...away from the Internet and as commercial products. You can choose from, and many more information about changing the power scheme, click Start, then click Help and Support. You should use a screen saver to keep others from viewing...
Windows supplies a variety of time without using it. If your changes. The Display Properties dialog ...is in Category View, click Appearance and Themes. 2 Click/Double-click the Display icon. CHAPTER 9: Customizing Your Computer www.emachines.com Selecting a screen saver Caution If you are using a monitor (not a flat-panel display), an image may get...away from the Internet and as commercial products. You can choose from, and many more information about changing the power scheme, click Start, then click Help and Support. You should use a screen saver to keep others from viewing...
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.... Help and Support For more information about changing the power scheme, click Start, then click Help and Support. 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. Type the keyword uninterruptible power supply in Category View, click Performance and Maintenance. 2 Click/Double...
.... Help and Support For more information about changing the power scheme, click Start, then click Help and Support. 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. Type the keyword uninterruptible power supply in Category View, click Performance and Maintenance. 2 Click/Double...
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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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...; Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Avoid touching the edge connectors and components on the back of the power supply. Removing the side panel To remove the side panel: 1 Follow the instructions in your computer. 154 Opening the case Warning ...computer case. Warning To prevent risk of electric shock, do not insert any surface. CHAPTER 13: Adding and Replacing Components www.emachines.com Preventing static electricity discharge Warning To avoid exposure to static electricity, also known as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing foam...
...; Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Avoid touching the edge connectors and components on the back of the power supply. Removing the side panel To remove the side panel: 1 Follow the instructions in your computer. 154 Opening the case Warning ...computer case. Warning To prevent risk of electric shock, do not insert any surface. CHAPTER 13: Adding and Replacing Components www.emachines.com Preventing static electricity discharge Warning To avoid exposure to static electricity, also known as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing foam...
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... 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 Replacing the power supply Tips & Tricks You need a Phillips screwdriver to the case. The arrows on page 157. CHAPTER 13: Adding and Replacing Components www.emachines.com 5 Use the four screws you removed previously...
... 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 Replacing the power supply Tips & Tricks You need a Phillips screwdriver to the case. The arrows on page 157. CHAPTER 13: Adding and Replacing Components www.emachines.com 5 Use the four screws you removed previously...
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... heat sink Tips & 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 by following the...
... heat sink Tips & 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 by following the...
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...then click Help and Support. 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 is turned... has been spilled into your computer, if your computer was dropped, or if the case was damaged Instead, unplug your computer problem if power cords or plugs are correctly grounded before accessing internal components. If you have problems with your computer, try these safety guidelines: ■ ...
...then click Help and Support. 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 is turned... has been spilled into your computer, if your computer was dropped, or if the case was damaged Instead, unplug your computer problem if power cords or plugs are correctly grounded before accessing internal components. If you have problems with your computer, try these safety guidelines: ■ ...
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... Make sure that is nearby at the time of any error messages, and the steps you have you follow these recommendations before contacting eMachines Customer Care: ■ Make sure that your computer is connected correctly to a grounded AC outlet that mute controls are plugged in ... on . ■ If a peripheral device, such as a keyboard or mouse, does not appear to the instructions provided with your computer is supplying power. If you have "how to" questions about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. For more information, see the manufacturer's documentation...
... Make sure that is nearby at the time of any error messages, and the steps you have you follow these recommendations before contacting eMachines Customer Care: ■ Make sure that your computer is connected correctly to a grounded AC outlet that mute controls are plugged in ... on . ■ If a peripheral device, such as a keyboard or mouse, does not appear to the instructions provided with your computer is supplying power. If you have "how to" questions about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. For more information, see the manufacturer's documentation...
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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...