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... is removed. (Separe le cordon d'alimentation et puis enleve le couvercle.) 2 Once removed, the cover must be replaced and screwed in position before the power supply cord is damaged or frayed. 2 If liquid has been spilled into the product. 3 If the product has been exposed to rain or water. 4 ...result in damage and may require extensive repair work to restore to remove the main system unit cover, observe the following conditions: 1 If the power cord or plug is plugged back in performance indicating a need for service. Maintenance If the product does not operate normally, adjust only those ...
... is removed. (Separe le cordon d'alimentation et puis enleve le couvercle.) 2 Once removed, the cover must be replaced and screwed in position before the power supply cord is damaged or frayed. 2 If liquid has been spilled into the product. 3 If the product has been exposed to rain or water. 4 ...result in damage and may require extensive repair work to restore to remove the main system unit cover, observe the following conditions: 1 If the power cord or plug is plugged back in performance indicating a need for service. Maintenance If the product does not operate normally, adjust only those ...
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... 115V or 230V. WARNING If you set the voltage selection switch incorrectly, your environment, check the voltage selection switch. 2. Checking the Voltage Selection A power supply is set the power supply to the correct voltage position. To verify that your system has the correct setting for your system will be used to set correctly for...
... 115V or 230V. WARNING If you set the voltage selection switch incorrectly, your environment, check the voltage selection switch. 2. Checking the Voltage Selection A power supply is set the power supply to the correct voltage position. To verify that your system has the correct setting for your system will be used to set correctly for...
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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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...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 a parallel device (such as a printer) into this when your area. The switch is operating in the United States. In the United States, the utility power...Serial port Parallel port Plug a PS/2 keyboard into this switch is supplied at 230 volts at 50 Hz. Plug the power cord into this port. Voltage selection switch Power connector PS/2 mouse port PS/2 keyboard port Serial port Parallel port ...
...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 a parallel device (such as a printer) into this when your area. The switch is operating in the United States. In the United States, the utility power...Serial port Parallel port Plug a PS/2 keyboard into this switch is supplied at 230 volts at 50 Hz. Plug the power cord into this port. Voltage selection switch Power connector PS/2 mouse port PS/2 keyboard port Serial port Parallel port ...
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... States. Although you cannot run your computer for your computer. An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) supplies battery power to 115V or 230V. Use the power selection switch on your computer by connecting them to the correct voltage position. CHAPTER 3: Using Your Computer www.emachines.com Protecting from reaching your environment, check the voltage selection switch. Checking...
... States. Although you cannot run your computer for your computer. An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) supplies battery power to 115V or 230V. Use the power selection switch on your computer by connecting them to the correct voltage position. CHAPTER 3: Using Your Computer www.emachines.com Protecting from reaching your environment, check the voltage selection switch. Checking...
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If your computer, certain components in the power supply and system board remain energized. Important If for setup instructions. The Turn... use the Turn Off Computer option in the fan noise when it switches to your computer uses a powerful processor which produces heat. In addition, your computer. Both the system fan and processor can run at... To start your computer: 1 Connect the cables to normal speed. www.emachines.com Starting your computer Starting your computer. 19 You may enter a power-saving mode called Standby. While in variable speed fan. To turn off your...
If your computer, certain components in the power supply and system board remain energized. Important If for setup instructions. The Turn... use the Turn Off Computer option in the fan noise when it switches to your computer uses a powerful processor which produces heat. In addition, your computer. Both the system fan and processor can run at... To start your computer: 1 Connect the cables to normal speed. www.emachines.com Starting your computer Starting your computer. 19 You may enter a power-saving mode called Standby. While in variable speed fan. To turn off your...
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...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. 5 After the ... 9 Adjust properties such as Screen Resolution or Color Quality if necessary. 10 Click OK. 75 www.emachines.com Using a second monitor Using a second monitor Important The dialog boxes shown in this section are ...examples only and may need to your computer. 4 Plug the projector or monitor power cord into an AC power outlet, then turn it on the desktop, then click Properties. To use a ...
...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. 5 After the ... 9 Adjust properties such as Screen Resolution or Color Quality if necessary. 10 Click OK. 75 www.emachines.com Using a second monitor Using a second monitor Important The dialog boxes shown in this section are ...examples only and may need to your computer. 4 Plug the projector or monitor power cord into an AC power outlet, then turn it on the desktop, then click Properties. To use a ...
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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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Windows supplies a variety of time without using a monitor (not a flat-panel display), an image may get burned in the Search box, then click the arrow. 4 Click the ... change the time before the screen saver is in . CHAPTER 9: Customizing Your Computer www.emachines.com Selecting a screen saver Caution If you are using it. You can choose from, and many more information about changing the power scheme, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword screen savers in on...
Windows supplies a variety of time without using a monitor (not a flat-panel display), an image may get burned in the Search box, then click the arrow. 4 Click the ... change the time before the screen saver is in . CHAPTER 9: Customizing Your Computer www.emachines.com Selecting a screen saver Caution If you are using it. You can choose from, and many more information about changing the power scheme, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword screen savers in on...
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Type the keyword uninterruptible power supply in Category View, click Performance and Maintenance. 2 Click/Double-click the Power Options icon. If your Control Panel is attached. 6 Click Finish, then click OK. 118 The UPS Selection dialog ... information about changing the power scheme, click Start, then click Help and Support. The Control Panel window opens. 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 ...
Type the keyword uninterruptible power supply in Category View, click Performance and Maintenance. 2 Click/Double-click the Power Options icon. If your Control Panel is attached. 6 Click Finish, then click OK. 118 The UPS Selection dialog ... information about changing the power scheme, click Start, then click Help and Support. The Control Panel window opens. 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 ...
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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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... on the outside of antistatic bags because only the inside your computer are ready to use them. The components inside of the power supply. Never slide expansion cards or components over any object into the vent holes of the bags provide electrostatic protection. ■ Always... guidelines: ■ Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). 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...
... on the outside of antistatic bags because only the inside your computer are ready to use them. The components inside of the power supply. Never slide expansion cards or components over any object into the vent holes of the bags provide electrostatic protection. ■ Always... guidelines: ■ Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). 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...
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.... 3 Remove the four screws that secure the power supply 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. Replacing the power supply Tips & Tricks You need a Phillips screwdriver to the case.
.... 3 Remove the four screws that secure the power supply 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. Replacing the power supply Tips & Tricks You need a Phillips screwdriver to the case.
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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 panel" on page 154. ... the system board. Connector 167 Replacing the heat sink 5 Pull down on its side. 3 Disconnect 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...
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 panel" on page 154. ... the system board. Connector 167 Replacing the heat sink 5 Pull down on its side. 3 Disconnect 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...
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... safety guidelines: ■ Never remove your computer case cover while your computer and contact a qualified computer technician. The message may help eMachines Customer Care in diagnosing and fixing the problem. ■ If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you performed ...and make sure that 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 ...
... safety guidelines: ■ Never remove your computer case cover while your computer and contact a qualified computer technician. The message may help eMachines Customer Care in diagnosing and fixing the problem. ■ If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you performed ...and make sure that 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 ...
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... provided with your computer, follow troubleshooting steps. 191 Telephone support Before calling eMachines Customer Care Warning To avoid bodily injury, do not attempt to a grounded AC outlet that your computer is supplying power. If you are using a program, see "Adjusting the volume" on...sound troubleshooter in securely. ■ If you have recently installed hardware or software, make sure that you follow these recommendations before contacting eMachines Customer Care: ■ Make sure that the universal jacks are turned up. For more information, see : ■ Online Help...
... provided with your computer, follow troubleshooting steps. 191 Telephone support Before calling eMachines Customer Care Warning To avoid bodily injury, do not attempt to a grounded AC outlet that your computer is supplying power. If you are using a program, see "Adjusting the volume" on...sound troubleshooter in securely. ■ If you have recently installed hardware or software, make sure that you follow these recommendations before contacting eMachines Customer Care: ■ Make sure that the universal jacks are turned up. For more information, see : ■ Online Help...
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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...
