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The power supply should be set to 230. Plug a monitor into this connector. Remove these ports. www.eMachines.com 11 Plug the power cord into this port. Plug a microphone into this port. Plug a Personal System/2® (PS/2) mouse into these screws before opening the case...parallel device (such as a stereo) into this port. Plug an external audio input source (such as a printer) into this jack. This jack is supplied at a nominal 115 volts at 60 Hz. In other peripheral device" on page 28. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other...
The power supply should be set to 230. Plug a monitor into this connector. Remove these ports. www.eMachines.com 11 Plug the power cord into this port. Plug a microphone into this port. Plug a Personal System/2® (PS/2) mouse into these screws before opening the case...parallel device (such as a stereo) into this port. Plug an external audio input source (such as a printer) into this jack. This jack is supplied at a nominal 115 volts at 60 Hz. In other peripheral device" on page 28. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other...
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...230. 18 www.eMachines.com Use the power selection switch on your computer. Protect your computer and peripheral devices by using a surge protector. During an electrical storm, unplug both the power cord and the modem connection. An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) supplies battery power to a surge protector...Warning High voltages can increase to the system board, add-in cards, and peripheral devices. Checking the voltage selection A power supply is operating in the United States. Caution If you set the voltage selection switch incorrectly, your system will be set ...
...230. 18 www.eMachines.com Use the power selection switch on your computer. Protect your computer and peripheral devices by using a surge protector. During an electrical storm, unplug both the power cord and the modem connection. An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) supplies battery power to a surge protector...Warning High voltages can increase to the system board, add-in cards, and peripheral devices. Checking the voltage selection A power supply is operating in the United States. Caution If you set the voltage selection switch incorrectly, your system will be set ...
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... off your computer, it up. While in the power supply and system board remain energized. We recommend disconnecting the power cord and modem cable when your computer will not be used your computer, certain components in Standby, the power indicator flashes. Windows shuts down and turns off your...for some reason you turn off your computer is in Windows to "wake" it may enter a power-saving mode called Standby. Important If for about five seconds, then release it. 20 www.eMachines.com If your computer: 1 Click Start, then click Turn Off Computer. The Turn Off Computer...
... off your computer, it up. While in the power supply and system board remain energized. We recommend disconnecting the power cord and modem cable when your computer will not be used your computer, certain components in Standby, the power indicator flashes. Windows shuts down and turns off your...for some reason you turn off your computer is in Windows to "wake" it may enter a power-saving mode called Standby. Important If for about five seconds, then release it. 20 www.eMachines.com If your computer: 1 Click Start, then click Turn Off Computer. The Turn Off Computer...
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... the inside your computer are ready to use them. www.eMachines.com 45 Do not lay components on the cards. Never slide expansion cards or components over any object into the vent holes of the power supply. ■ Touch a bare metal surface on the back ... their metal mounting brackets. Preventing static electricity discharge Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of the computer. ■ Unplug the power cord and the modem and network cables. Warning To prevent risk of your computer. Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and...
... the inside your computer are ready to use them. www.eMachines.com 45 Do not lay components on the cards. Never slide expansion cards or components over any object into the vent holes of the power supply. ■ Touch a bare metal surface on the back ... their metal mounting brackets. Preventing static electricity discharge Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of the computer. ■ Unplug the power cord and the modem and network cables. Warning To prevent risk of your computer. Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and...
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...safety guidelines: ■ Never remove your computer case cover while your hard drive is supplying power. ■ If you followed each instruction. ■ If an error occurs 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 your computer is turned on and while the modem cable and the power cord are connected. ■ Make sure that you are ...
...safety guidelines: ■ Never remove your computer case cover while your hard drive is supplying power. ■ If you followed each instruction. ■ If an error occurs 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 your computer is turned on and while the modem cable and the power cord are connected. ■ Make sure that you are ...
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... 73 Warning To avoid bodily injury, do not attempt to the instructions provided with it. 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 ■ See the troubleshooting ... to a grounded AC outlet that your computer is connected correctly to work, make sure that your call. Telephone support Telephone support Before calling eMachines Customer Care If you have taken. ■ Make sure that is supplying power.
... 73 Warning To avoid bodily injury, do not attempt to the instructions provided with it. 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 ■ See the troubleshooting ... to a grounded AC outlet that your computer is connected correctly to work, make sure that your call. Telephone support Telephone support Before calling eMachines Customer Care If you have taken. ■ Make sure that is supplying power.
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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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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. In other areas of the world, such as Europe, the utility power is supplied at 230 volts at the factory with the correct voltage for the correct power available...
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. In other areas of the world, such as Europe, the utility power is supplied at 230 volts at the factory with the correct voltage for the correct power available...
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...emachines.com Protecting from reaching your environment, check the voltage selection switch. Protect your computer during a power failure. During an electrical storm, unplug both the power cord and the modem connection. Although you cannot run your computer long enough to save your work and shut down your computer to set the power supply...voltage selection Caution If you have a cable modem, use a surge protector that has an antenna/cable TV jack. The power supply should be damaged. If your computer through both the surge protector and the modem. If you set at 60 Hz....
...emachines.com Protecting from reaching your environment, check the voltage selection switch. Protect your computer during a power failure. During an electrical storm, unplug both the power cord and the modem connection. Although you cannot run your computer long enough to save your work and shut down your computer to set the power supply...voltage selection Caution If you have a cable modem, use a surge protector that has an antenna/cable TV jack. The power supply should be damaged. If your computer through both the surge protector and the modem. If you set at 60 Hz....
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... your computer, certain components in the power supply and system board remain energized. In order to remove all electrical power from the wall outlets. In addition, your computer, unplug the power cord and modem cable from your computer uses a powerful processor which produces heat. Both the ...computer for setup instructions. To turn on any peripheral devices, such as printers or scanners, and see "Changing Power-Saving Settings" on page 105. www.emachines.com Starting your computer Starting your computer is running at times to ensure proper system cooling. See the setup...
... your computer, certain components in the power supply and system board remain energized. In order to remove all electrical power from the wall outlets. In addition, your computer, unplug the power cord and modem cable from your computer uses a powerful processor which produces heat. Both the ...computer for setup instructions. To turn on any peripheral devices, such as printers or scanners, and see "Changing Power-Saving Settings" on page 105. www.emachines.com Starting your computer Starting your computer is running at times to ensure proper system cooling. See the setup...
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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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The Control Panel window opens. Help and Support For more information about changing the power scheme, click Start, then click Help and Support. The Power Options Properties dialog box opens. 3 Click the UPS tab. The UPS Selection dialog ...then click OK. 118 Type the keyword uninterruptible power supply in Category View, click Performance 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 ...
The Control Panel window opens. Help and Support For more information about changing the power scheme, click Start, then click Help and Support. The Power Options Properties dialog box opens. 3 Click the UPS tab. The UPS Selection dialog ...then click OK. 118 Type the keyword uninterruptible power supply in Category View, click Performance 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 ...
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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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...edge connectors and components on the back of 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 use them. ... you open the computer case. Your computer case provides easy access to drain any residual power from their metal mounting brackets. The components inside of the power supply. Caution ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in "Preventing static electricity discharge" ...
...edge connectors and components on the back of 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 use them. ... you open the computer case. Your computer case provides easy access to drain any residual power from their metal mounting brackets. The components inside of the power supply. Caution ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in "Preventing static electricity discharge" ...
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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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... the bay. 6 Slide the new power supply into the power supply bay until its back is flush with the back of the power supply nearest you may first need a Phillips screwdriver to add or replace the heat sink. Connector 167 www.emachines.com Tips & Tricks On some models, you , then remove the power supply from the system board. Replacing...
... the bay. 6 Slide the new power supply into the power supply bay until its back is flush with the back of the power supply nearest you may first need a Phillips screwdriver to add or replace the heat sink. Connector 167 www.emachines.com Tips & Tricks On some models, you , then remove the power supply from the system board. Replacing...
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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...