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... or other areas of the world, such as this port. This jack is color-coded blue. Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into this switch is supplied at 230 volts at the factory with the correct voltage for your area. This jack is color-coded... (such as a digital camera) into these screws before opening the case. Plug a monitor into this jack. www.eMachines.com 11 In the United States, the utility power is color-coded lime green. The power supply should be set to 230. Plug a microphone into this when your computer. This jack is...
... or other areas of the world, such as this port. This jack is color-coded blue. Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into this switch is supplied at 230 volts at the factory with the correct voltage for your area. This jack is color-coded... (such as a digital camera) into these screws before opening the case. Plug a monitor into this jack. www.eMachines.com 11 In the United States, the utility power is color-coded lime green. The power supply should be set to 230. Plug a microphone into this when your computer. This jack is...
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... cards, and peripheral devices. An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) supplies battery power to 230. 18 www.eMachines.com Use the power selection switch on your computer. To verify that has a modem jack. During an electrical storm, unplug both the power cord and the modem connection. Checking the voltage selection A power supply is supplied at 230 volts at 50 Hz. Make...
... cards, and peripheral devices. An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) supplies battery power to 230. 18 www.eMachines.com Use the power selection switch on your computer. To verify that has a modem jack. During an electrical storm, unplug both the power cord and the modem connection. Checking the voltage selection A power supply is supplied at 230 volts at 50 Hz. Make...
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... when your computer is in Standby mode, move the mouse or press the power button to turn off your computer, certain components in Standby, the power indicator flashes. While in the power supply and system board remain energized. If your computer will not be used your computer... for long periods. Important If for about five seconds, then release it may enter a power-saving mode called Standby. Turning off your computer Warning When you turn off your computer, it . 20 www.eMachines...
... when your computer is in Standby mode, move the mouse or press the power button to turn off your computer, certain components in Standby, the power indicator flashes. While in the power supply and system board remain energized. If your computer will not be used your computer... for long periods. Important If for about five seconds, then release it may enter a power-saving mode called Standby. Turning off your computer Warning When you turn off your computer, it . 20 www.eMachines...
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...these guidelines: ■ Turn off 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. Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn...most electronics stores) and attach it to a bare metal part of the computer. ■ Unplug the power cord and the modem and network cables. www.eMachines.com 45 Preventing static electricity discharge Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of the bags provide electrostatic protection...
...these guidelines: ■ Turn off 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. Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn...most electronics stores) and attach it to a bare metal part of the computer. ■ Unplug the power cord and the modem and network cables. www.eMachines.com 45 Preventing static electricity discharge Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of the bags provide electrostatic protection...
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... message. 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... box , then click the arrow. 56 www.eMachines.com Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Safety guidelines While troubleshooting your computer, follow these things first: ■ Make sure that the AC power adapter is connected to troubleshoot your computer problem if: ■ Power cords or plugs are damaged ■ Liquid has...
... message. 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... box , then click the arrow. 56 www.eMachines.com Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Safety guidelines While troubleshooting your computer, follow these things first: ■ Make sure that the AC power adapter is connected to troubleshoot your computer problem if: ■ Power cords or plugs are damaged ■ Liquid has...
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www.eMachines.com 73 Warning To avoid bodily injury, do not attempt to troubleshoot your computer problem if: ■ Power cords or plugs are damaged ■ Liquid has been spilled into your computer ■ Your computer was dropped ■ The case was damaged Instead, ... sure that it is nearby at the time of this chapter. If you use a surge protector, make sure that is supplying power. If you did not purchase the hardware or software from eMachines, see the manufacturer's documentation and technical support resources. ■ If you have "how to the instructions provided with it....
www.eMachines.com 73 Warning To avoid bodily injury, do not attempt to troubleshoot your computer problem if: ■ Power cords or plugs are damaged ■ Liquid has been spilled into your computer ■ Your computer was dropped ■ The case was damaged Instead, ... sure that it is nearby at the time of this chapter. If you use a surge protector, make sure that is supplying power. If you did not purchase the hardware or software from eMachines, see the manufacturer's documentation and technical support resources. ■ If you have "how to the instructions provided with it....
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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 serial device into this when your computer is supplied at a nominal 115 volts at the factory with the correct voltage for the correct power available. The switch is in ) jack Telephone jack Component Icon Voltage selection switch Power connector PS/2 mouse port Case cover thumbscrew IEEE 1394... Before turning on page 18. For more information, see "Checking the voltage selection" on your area. 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 serial device into this when your computer is supplied at a nominal 115 volts at the factory with the correct voltage for the correct power available. The switch is in ) jack Telephone jack Component Icon Voltage selection switch Power connector PS/2 mouse port Case cover thumbscrew IEEE 1394... Before turning on page 18. For more information, see "Checking the voltage selection" on your area. 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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...of time with a UPS, a UPS lets you have a telephone modem, use a surge protector that has an antenna/cable TV jack. A power supply is supplied at 230 volts at 60 Hz. Voltage selection switch 18 If you run your computer for your location before turning on the back of electricity...enter your computer through both the surge protector and the modem. If you set to 115V or 230V. CHAPTER 3: Using Your Computer www.emachines.com Protecting from reaching your computer. Checking the voltage selection Caution If you have a cable modem, use a surge protector that your system...
...of time with a UPS, a UPS lets you have a telephone modem, use a surge protector that has an antenna/cable TV jack. A power supply is supplied at 230 volts at 60 Hz. Voltage selection switch 18 If you run your computer for your location before turning on the back of electricity...enter your computer through both the surge protector and the modem. If you set to 115V or 230V. CHAPTER 3: Using Your Computer www.emachines.com Protecting from reaching your computer. Checking the voltage selection Caution If you have a cable modem, use a surge protector that your system...
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....emachines.com Starting your computer Starting your computer Important Your computer has a built-in the fan noise when it switches to normal speed. In addition, your computer. 19 You may enter a power-saving mode called Standby. While in Windows to turn off your computer, it . We recommend disconnecting the power ...Tricks For more information about five seconds, then release it may notice an increase in the fan noise when the fan is in the power supply and system board remain energized. Turning off your computer Warning When you are starting your computer, unplug the...
....emachines.com Starting your computer Starting your computer Important Your computer has a built-in the fan noise when it switches to normal speed. In addition, your computer. 19 You may enter a power-saving mode called Standby. While in Windows to turn off your computer, it . We recommend disconnecting the power ...Tricks For more information about five seconds, then release it may notice an increase in the fan noise when the fan is in the power supply and system board remain energized. Turning off your computer Warning When you are starting your computer, unplug 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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... Select. 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. 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...
... Select. 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. 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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...electricity discharge" on page 154. 2 Shut down your computer, then disconnect the power cord and modem, network, and all peripheral device cables. 3 Press the power button to internal components. Before working with computer components, follow these guidelines: ...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 dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off ... at most electronics stores) and attach it to a bare metal part of the power supply.
...electricity discharge" on page 154. 2 Shut down your computer, then disconnect the power cord and modem, network, and all peripheral device cables. 3 Press the power button to internal components. Before working with computer components, follow these guidelines: ...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 dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off ... at most electronics stores) and attach it to a bare metal part of the power supply.
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... 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. Screws 4 Slide the power supply forward about one inch. 166 The arrows on the new fan must ...power cable to the system board. 7 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on page 157. 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...
... 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. Screws 4 Slide the power supply forward about one inch. 166 The arrows on the new fan must ...power cable to the system board. 7 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on page 157. 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...
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...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 remove the heat sink fan. Replacing the heat sink 5 Pull down on the side 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. Replacing the heat sink ...
...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 remove the heat sink fan. Replacing the heat sink 5 Pull down on the side 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. Replacing the heat sink ...
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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...