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... a printer, scanner, or other areas of the world, such as a printer) into this port. Plug a parallel device (such as Europe, the utility power is supplied at 230 volts at the factory with the correct voltage for your computer. This jack is color-coded lime green. Plug... into this jack. Plug a microphone into these screws before opening the case. The power supply should be set to 230. www.eMachines.com 11 In the United States, the utility power is color-coded blue. This jack is supplied at a nominal 115 volts at 60 Hz. Plug an external audio input source (...
... a printer, scanner, or other areas of the world, such as a printer) into this port. Plug a parallel device (such as Europe, the utility power is supplied at 230 volts at the factory with the correct voltage for your computer. This jack is color-coded lime green. Plug... into this jack. Plug a microphone into these screws before opening the case. The power supply should be set to 230. www.eMachines.com 11 In the United States, the utility power is color-coded blue. This jack is supplied at a nominal 115 volts at 60 Hz. Plug an external audio input source (...
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...your location before turning on the back of your computer to set the voltage selection switch incorrectly, your computer normally. If you set the power supply to 115V or 230V. Caution If you have a telephone modem, use a surge protector that has an antenna/cable TV jack. Chapter 3:...or system damage. To verify that has a modem jack. The power supply should be damaged. Protect your computer through both the surge protector and the modem. Warning High voltages can increase to 230. 18 www.eMachines.com Make sure this when your computer is typically set correctly for...
...your location before turning on the back of your computer to set the voltage selection switch incorrectly, your computer normally. If you set the power supply to 115V or 230V. Caution If you have a telephone modem, use a surge protector that has an antenna/cable TV jack. Chapter 3:...or system damage. To verify that has a modem jack. The power supply should be damaged. Protect your computer through both the surge protector and the modem. Warning High voltages can increase to 230. 18 www.eMachines.com Make sure this when your computer is typically set correctly for...
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... you cannot use the Turn Off Computer option in the power supply and system board remain energized. Chapter 3: Getting Started Waking up your computer When you have not used for about five seconds, then release it. 20 www.eMachines.com Windows shuts down and turns off your computer, press... and hold the power button for long periods. If your computer is in Standby, the power indicator flashes.
... you cannot use the Turn Off Computer option in the power supply and system board remain energized. Chapter 3: Getting Started Waking up your computer When you have not used for about five seconds, then release it. 20 www.eMachines.com Windows shuts down and turns off your computer, press... and hold the power button for long periods. If your computer is in Standby, the power indicator flashes.
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... and unplug the power cord and modem and network cables before opening the case. Before working with computer components, follow these guidelines: ■ Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Warning To prevent risk of your computer. www.eMachines.com 45 Caution ESD... inside your computer are ready to use them. 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. Avoid touching the edge connectors and components on the back of the bags...
... and unplug the power cord and modem and network cables before opening the case. Before working with computer components, follow these guidelines: ■ Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Warning To prevent risk of your computer. www.eMachines.com 45 Caution ESD... inside your computer are ready to use them. 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. Avoid touching the edge connectors and components on the back of the bags...
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... 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 work, make sure that you followed each instruction. ■ If an error occurs in the Search box , then click the arrow. 56 www.eMachines.com ... message may help . 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 are correctly grounded before accessing internal components. Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help...
... 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 work, make sure that you followed each instruction. ■ If an error occurs in the Search box , then click the arrow. 56 www.eMachines.com ... message may help . 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 are correctly grounded before accessing internal components. Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help...
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...documentation ■ The software publisher's Web site ■ See the troubleshooting section of this chapter. Telephone support Telephone support Before calling eMachines Customer Care If you have "how to" questions about using a program, see the manufacturer's documentation and technical support resources. ■...the instructions provided with a detailed description of your customer ID, serial number, and order number available, along with it is supplying power. If you use a surge protector, make sure that your computer is nearby at the time of your computer is connected...
...documentation ■ The software publisher's Web site ■ See the troubleshooting section of this chapter. Telephone support Telephone support Before calling eMachines Customer Care If you have "how to" questions about using a program, see the manufacturer's documentation and technical support resources. ■...the instructions provided with a detailed description of your customer ID, serial number, and order number available, along with it is supplying power. If you use a surge protector, make sure that your computer is nearby at the time of your computer is connected...
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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 printer, scanner, or other areas of the world, such as this port. The power supply should be set to this switch is operating in an environment such as Europe, the utility power is operating in the United States. Plug a Personal System/2® (PS/2) mouse into this...supplied at a nominal 115 volts at the factory with the correct voltage for the correct power available. Plug the power cord into this connector. PS/2 keyboard port Serial port Parallel port Plug a PS/2 keyboard into this , the voltage switch should always be moved to Know Your Computer www.emachines...
... a printer, scanner, or other areas of the world, such as this port. The power supply should be set to this switch is operating in an environment such as Europe, the utility power is operating in the United States. Plug a Personal System/2® (PS/2) mouse into this...supplied at a nominal 115 volts at the factory with the correct voltage for the correct power available. Plug the power cord into this connector. PS/2 keyboard port Serial port Parallel port Plug a PS/2 keyboard into this , the voltage switch should always be moved to Know Your Computer www.emachines...
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... Using Your Computer www.emachines.com Protecting from reaching your computer during a power failure. During an electrical storm, unplug both the power cord and the modem connection. In other areas of your computer is supplied at 230 volts at 60 Hz. Use the power selection switch on your ... set the voltage selection switch: ■ Use a tool such as this when your computer to 115V or 230V. A power supply is set the power supply to set correctly for an extended period of electricity coming into your system will be set at the factory. Protect your computer...
... Using Your Computer www.emachines.com Protecting from reaching your computer during a power failure. During an electrical storm, unplug both the power cord and the modem connection. In other areas of your computer is supplied at 230 volts at 60 Hz. Use the power selection switch on your ... set the voltage selection switch: ■ Use a tool such as this when your computer to 115V or 230V. A power supply is set the power supply to set correctly for an extended period of electricity coming into your system will be set at the factory. Protect your computer...
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...emachines.com Starting your computer Starting your computer is running at times to ensure proper system cooling. In addition, your computer will not be used your computer for some reason you turn off your computer, press and hold the power button for setup instructions. While in the power supply... and system board remain energized. We recommend disconnecting the power cord and modem cable when your computer uses a powerful processor which produces heat. Important If for ...
...emachines.com Starting your computer Starting your computer is running at times to ensure proper system cooling. In addition, your computer will not be used your computer for some reason you turn off your computer, press and hold the power button for setup instructions. While in the power supply... and system board remain energized. We recommend disconnecting the power cord and modem cable when your computer uses a powerful processor which produces heat. Important If for ...
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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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... 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. 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...
... 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. 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...
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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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... a bare metal surface on the back of the computer. ■ Unplug the power cord and the modem and network cables. 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 and unplug the power cord and modem and network cables before opening the case. The components inside of the power supply. Before...
... a bare metal surface on the back of the computer. ■ Unplug the power cord and the modem and network cables. 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 and unplug the power cord and modem and network cables before opening the case. The components inside of the power supply. Before...
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... by following the instructions in "Replacing 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. The arrows on the new fan must be pointed toward the back of ..."Removing the side panel" on page 157. 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. CHAPTER 13: Adding and Replacing Components www.emachines.com 5 Use the four screws you removed previously to secure the new...
... by following the instructions in "Replacing 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. The arrows on the new fan must be pointed toward the back of ..."Removing the side panel" on page 157. 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. CHAPTER 13: Adding and Replacing Components www.emachines.com 5 Use the four screws you removed previously to secure the new...
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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 instructions in "Removing the side... 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. To replace the heat sink: 1 ...
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 instructions in "Removing the side... 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. To replace the heat sink: 1 ...
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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...