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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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...emachines.com Back Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below. In the United States, the utility power is supplied at 230 volts at 60 Hz. Plug a serial device into this port. Plug a parallel device (such as this connector. The power supply... should always be set to this when your computer, make sure that this switch is operating in ) jack Telephone jack Component Icon Voltage selection switch Power connector PS/2 mouse port Case cover thumbscrew IEEE 1394 ports ...
...emachines.com Back Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below. In the United States, the utility power is supplied at 230 volts at 60 Hz. Plug a serial device into this port. Plug a parallel device (such as this connector. The power supply... should always be set to this when your computer, make sure that this switch is operating in ) jack Telephone jack Component Icon Voltage selection switch Power connector PS/2 mouse port Case cover thumbscrew IEEE 1394 ports ...
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... and prevents them from power source problems Warning High voltages can increase to the system board, add-in an environment such as this switch is supplied at 230 volts at 60 Hz. CHAPTER 3: Using Your Computer www.emachines.com Protecting from reaching ...your computer. In other areas of your computer to set correctly for your location is integrated into your computer can enter your computer through both the surge protector and the modem. Make sure this , the voltage switch should always be damaged. The power supply...
... and prevents them from power source problems Warning High voltages can increase to the system board, add-in an environment such as this switch is supplied at 230 volts at 60 Hz. CHAPTER 3: Using Your Computer www.emachines.com Protecting from reaching ...your computer. In other areas of your computer to set correctly for your location is integrated into your computer can enter your computer through both the surge protector and the modem. Make sure this , the voltage switch should always be damaged. The power supply...
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... speeds at high speed and a decrease in the power supply and system board remain energized. See the setup poster. 2 Turn on your computer. 3 If you have not used for about changing the power button mode, see "Changing Power-Saving Settings" on any peripheral devices, such as ...To turn off your computer, press and hold the power button for long periods. www.emachines.com Starting your computer Starting your computer Important Your computer has a built-in Standby, the power indicator flashes. You may enter a power-saving mode called Standby. Windows shuts down and turns...
... speeds at high speed and a decrease in the power supply and system board remain energized. See the setup poster. 2 Turn on your computer. 3 If you have not used for about changing the power button mode, see "Changing Power-Saving Settings" on any peripheral devices, such as ...To turn off your computer, press and hold the power button for long periods. www.emachines.com Starting your computer Starting your computer Important Your computer has a built-in Standby, the power indicator flashes. You may enter a power-saving mode called Standby. Windows shuts down and turns...
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www.emachines.com Using a second monitor Using a second monitor Important The dialog boxes shown in... it (it on the desktop, then click Properties. If your computer. 4 Plug the projector or monitor power cord 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...
www.emachines.com Using a second monitor Using a second monitor Important The dialog boxes shown in... it (it on the desktop, then click Properties. If your computer. 4 Plug the projector or monitor power cord 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...
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... the screen saver is in Category View, click Appearance and Themes. 2 Click/Double-click the Display icon. Windows supplies a variety of time without using it. The Display Properties dialog box opens. 3 Click the Screen Saver tab. ... click the up or down arrows next to the Wait box. 5 Click OK. 112 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...damage. You can choose from, and many more information about changing the power scheme, click Start, then click Help and Support.
... the screen saver is in Category View, click Appearance and Themes. 2 Click/Double-click the Display icon. Windows supplies a variety of time without using it. The Display Properties dialog box opens. 3 Click the Screen Saver tab. ... click the up or down arrows next to the Wait box. 5 Click OK. 112 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...damage. You can choose from, and many more information about changing the power scheme, click Start, then click Help and Support.
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...118 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 Power Options Properties dialog box opens. 3 Click the UPS... serial port where the UPS device is in the Search box, then click the arrow. 4 Click Select. Type the keyword uninterruptible power supply in Category View, click Performance and Maintenance. 2 Click/Double-click the...
...118 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 Power Options Properties dialog box opens. 3 Click the UPS... serial port where the UPS device is in the Search box, then click the arrow. 4 Click Select. Type the keyword uninterruptible power supply in Category View, click Performance and Maintenance. 2 Click/Double-click the...
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... known as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing foam. ■ Remove components from your computer and unplug the power cord and modem and network cables before opening the computer case, follow these guidelines: ■ Turn off your... 154 Never slide expansion cards or components over any residual power from their metal mounting brackets. Before opening the case.. CHAPTER 13: Adding and Replacing Components www.emachines.com Preventing static electricity discharge Warning To avoid exposure to ... not insert any object into the vent holes of the power supply.
... known as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing foam. ■ Remove components from your computer and unplug the power cord and modem and network cables before opening the computer case, follow these guidelines: ■ Turn off your... 154 Never slide expansion cards or components over any residual power from their metal mounting brackets. Before opening the case.. CHAPTER 13: Adding and Replacing Components www.emachines.com Preventing static electricity discharge Warning To avoid exposure to ... not insert any object into the vent holes of the power supply.
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...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. 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. Screws 4 Slide the power supply forward about one inch. 166 ...
...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. 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. Screws 4 Slide the power supply forward about one inch. 166 ...
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...the heat sink fan's power connector from the bay. 6 Slide the new power supply into the power supply bay until its back is flush with the back of the case. 7 Use the four screws you may first need a Phillips screwdriver to add or replace the heat sink. 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 ...
...the heat sink fan's power connector from the bay. 6 Slide the new power supply into the power supply bay until its back is flush with the back of the case. 7 Use the four screws you may first need a Phillips screwdriver to add or replace the heat sink. 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 ...
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...contact a qualified computer technician. 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 on page 154. While troubleshooting your computer, follow these things first: ■ Make sure that the AC power adapter is connected to troubleshoot your ...
...contact a qualified computer technician. 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 on page 154. While troubleshooting your computer, follow these things first: ■ Make sure that the AC power adapter is connected to troubleshoot your ...
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...on page 23. ■ If you use a surge protector, make sure that you have you have taken. ■ Make sure that your computer is supplying power. Instead, unplug your computer was dropped, or if the case was damaged. If you are using a program, see: ■ Online Help ■ ... up. Type the keyword sound troubleshooter in securely. ■ If you have recently installed hardware or software, make sure that it . www.emachines.com Telephone support Sound Help and Support For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 23. ■ Make sure that mute controls...
...on page 23. ■ If you use a surge protector, make sure that you have you have taken. ■ Make sure that your computer is supplying power. Instead, unplug your computer was dropped, or if the case was damaged. If you are using a program, see: ■ Online Help ■ ... up. Type the keyword sound troubleshooter in securely. ■ If you have recently installed hardware or software, make sure that it . www.emachines.com Telephone support Sound Help and Support For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 23. ■ Make sure that mute controls...
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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...