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...the factory with the correct voltage for a telephone into this jack. If your modem has a telephone jack, plug the cable for your area. The power supply should always be set to this , the voltage switch should be moved to 230. Plug a parallel device (such as a USB Iomega™ Zip...™ drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this port. This jack is color-coded red or pink. www.eMachines.com 11 Plug the power cord into this connector. This jack is supplied at 230 volts at 60 Hz. Remove these ports. Desktop PC Back Component Voltage switch...
...the factory with the correct voltage for a telephone into this jack. If your modem has a telephone jack, plug the cable for your area. The power supply should always be set to this , the voltage switch should be moved to 230. Plug a parallel device (such as a USB Iomega™ Zip...™ drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this port. This jack is color-coded red or pink. www.eMachines.com 11 Plug the power cord into this connector. This jack is supplied at 230 volts at 60 Hz. Remove these ports. Desktop PC Back Component Voltage switch...
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.... If you run your computer normally. Although you cannot run your computer long enough to 230. 18 www.eMachines.com In the United States, the utility power is supplied at 230 volts at 60 Hz. Use the power selection switch on your computer. In other areas of electricity coming into your computer to provide...
.... If you run your computer normally. Although you cannot run your computer long enough to 230. 18 www.eMachines.com In the United States, the utility power is supplied at 230 volts at 60 Hz. Use the power selection switch on your computer. In other areas of electricity coming into your computer to provide...
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... to "wake" it up your computer When you have not turned off your computer, unplug the power cord and modem cable from your computer, it . 20 www.eMachines.com If your computer, certain components in the power supply and system board remain energized. Important If for some reason you turn off your computer will...
... to "wake" it up your computer When you have not turned off your computer, unplug the power cord and modem cable from your computer, it . 20 www.eMachines.com If your computer, certain components in the power supply and system board remain energized. Important If for some reason you turn off your computer will...
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...; Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). 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. Preventing static electricity discharge Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of the bags provide...9632; Always hold expansion cards by following ESD guidelines every time you are ready to a bare metal part of your computer. www.eMachines.com 45 Caution ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in your computer.
...; Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). 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. Preventing static electricity discharge Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of the bags provide...9632; Always hold expansion cards by following ESD guidelines every time you are ready to a bare metal part of your computer. www.eMachines.com 45 Caution ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in your computer.
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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 the Search box , then click the arrow. 56 www.eMachines.com First steps If you are damaged ■ Liquid has been ...troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Warning To avoid bodily injury, do not attempt to your computer problem if: ■ Power cords or plugs are correctly grounded before accessing internal components. Type the keyword troubleshooting in a program, see "First steps" on and while the...
... your computer and an AC outlet and that the AC outlet is supplying power. ■ If you followed each instruction. ■ If an error occurs in the Search box , then click the arrow. 56 www.eMachines.com First steps If you are damaged ■ Liquid has been ...troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Warning To avoid bodily injury, do not attempt to your computer problem if: ■ Power cords or plugs are correctly grounded before accessing internal components. Type the keyword troubleshooting in a program, see "First steps" on and while the...
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... 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 ■ See the troubleshooting section of your computer is supplying power. Telephone support Telephone support Before calling eMachines Customer Care If you have a technical problem with...
... 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 ■ See the troubleshooting section of your computer is supplying power. Telephone support Telephone support Before calling eMachines Customer Care If you have a technical problem with...
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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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In the United States, the utility power is supplied at a nominal 115 volts at 50 Hz. If your computer is operating in an environment such as 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. PS/2 keyboard port Serial port Parallel port Plug a PS/2 keyboard into this connector. The power supply should be set to this when your ...
In the United States, the utility power is supplied at a nominal 115 volts at 50 Hz. If your computer is operating in an environment such as 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. PS/2 keyboard port Serial port Parallel port Plug a PS/2 keyboard into this connector. The power supply should be set to this when your ...
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...the voltage selection switch incorrectly, your system will be moved to the system board, add-in the United States. The power supply should be damaged. The voltage selection for your location before turning on the back of electricity coming into your computer to provide...to save your work and shut down your computer normally. CHAPTER 3: Using Your Computer www.emachines.com Protecting from reaching your computer. If you set the power supply to 115V or 230V. During a power surge, the voltage level of your computer through both the surge protector and the modem. ...
...the voltage selection switch incorrectly, your system will be moved to the system board, add-in the United States. The power supply should be damaged. The voltage selection for your location before turning on the back of electricity coming into your computer to provide...to save your work and shut down your computer normally. CHAPTER 3: Using Your Computer www.emachines.com Protecting from reaching your computer. If you set the power supply to 115V or 230V. During a power surge, the voltage level of your computer through both the surge protector and the modem. ...
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... mode called Standby. Waking up . 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: 1 Click Start, then click Turn Off Computer. Windows shuts down and ...came with the device for setup instructions. We recommend disconnecting the power cord and modem cable when your computer Important Your computer has a built-in Standby, the power indicator flashes. While in variable speed fan. www.emachines.com Starting your computer Starting your computer will not be used...
... mode called Standby. Waking up . 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: 1 Click Start, then click Turn Off Computer. Windows shuts down and ...came with the device for setup instructions. We recommend disconnecting the power cord and modem cable when your computer Important Your computer has a built-in Standby, the power indicator flashes. While in variable speed fan. www.emachines.com Starting your computer Starting your computer will not be used...
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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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... and Maintenance. 2 Click/Double-click the Power Options icon. 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. If your Control Panel is attached. 6 Click Finish, then click OK. 118 The Power Options Properties dialog box opens. 3 Click ...the Search box, then click the arrow. 4 Click Select. The Control Panel window opens. Help and Support For more information about changing the power scheme, click Start, then click Help and Support.
... and Maintenance. 2 Click/Double-click the Power Options icon. 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. If your Control Panel is attached. 6 Click Finish, then click OK. 118 The Power Options Properties dialog box opens. 3 Click ...the Search box, then click the arrow. 4 Click Select. The Control Panel window opens. Help and Support For more information about changing the power scheme, click Start, then click Help and Support.
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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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...dangerous electrical 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 and .... ■ Always hold expansion cards by following ESD guidelines every time you are extremely sensitive to a bare metal part of the power supply. Never slide expansion cards or components over any object into the vent holes of your computer. ■ Wear a grounding wrist strap...
...dangerous electrical 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 and .... ■ Always hold expansion cards by following ESD guidelines every time you are extremely sensitive to a bare metal part of the power supply. Never slide expansion cards or components over any object into the vent holes of your computer. ■ Wear a grounding wrist strap...
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...the back of the case for 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 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 in "Replacing the ...
...the back of the case for 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 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 in "Replacing the ...
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... the heat sink Tips & Tricks You need to remove the heat sink fan. 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 ... 5 Pull down 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. To replace the heat sink: 1 Remove ...
... the heat sink Tips & Tricks You need to remove the heat sink fan. 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 ... 5 Pull down 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. To replace the heat sink: 1 Remove ...
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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...