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... port Icon Description Before turning on your computer is operating in the United States. The power supply should be set to 230. If your modem has a telephone jack, plug the cable for a telephone into this switch is supplied at 230 volts at 50 Hz. Plug a serial device (such as a printer)...The switch is operating in an environment such as Europe, the utility power is in ) jack Telephone jack (optional) Case cover thumbscrews Plug a PS/2 keyboard into this jack so you can record sound on page 28. www.eMachines.com 11 Plug an external audio input source (such as a USB...
... port Icon Description Before turning on your computer is operating in the United States. The power supply should be set to 230. If your modem has a telephone jack, plug the cable for a telephone into this switch is supplied at 230 volts at 50 Hz. Plug a serial device (such as a printer)...The switch is operating in an environment such as Europe, the utility power is in ) jack Telephone jack (optional) Case cover thumbscrews Plug a PS/2 keyboard into this jack so you can record sound on page 28. www.eMachines.com 11 Plug an external audio input source (such as a USB...
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... Hz. Use the power selection switch on your computer. The power supply should be moved to 230. 18 www.eMachines.com Warning High voltages can increase to a surge protector, which absorbs voltage surges and prevents them from power source problems During a power surge, the voltage ... 3: Getting Started Protecting from reaching your computer. Protect your computer through both the surge protector and the modem. An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) supplies battery power to 115V or 230V. The voltage selection for an extended period of time with a UPS, a UPS lets you have...
... Hz. Use the power selection switch on your computer. The power supply should be moved to 230. 18 www.eMachines.com Warning High voltages can increase to a surge protector, which absorbs voltage surges and prevents them from power source problems During a power surge, the voltage ... 3: Getting Started Protecting from reaching your computer. Protect your computer through both the surge protector and the modem. An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) supplies battery power to 115V or 230V. The voltage selection for an extended period of time with a UPS, a UPS lets you have...
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...outlets. To turn off your computer, press and hold the power button for about five seconds, then release it. 20 www.eMachines.com Important If for some reason you cannot use the Turn Off Computer option in the power supply and system board remain energized. While in Standby mode, move... the mouse or press the power button to turn off your computer, it may enter a power-saving mode called ...
...outlets. To turn off your computer, press and hold the power button for about five seconds, then release it. 20 www.eMachines.com Important If for some reason you cannot use the Turn Off Computer option in the power supply and system board remain energized. While in Standby mode, move... the mouse or press the power button to turn off your computer, it may enter a power-saving mode called ...
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...of electric shock, do not insert any surface. 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 of your computer. Before opening the case. Do not lay components on the...the outside of antistatic bags because only the inside your computer are ready to static electricity, also known as electrostatic discharge (ESD). www.eMachines.com 45 Before working with computer components, follow these guidelines: ■ Avoid static-causing surfaces such as carpeted floors, plastic, and ...
...of electric shock, do not insert any surface. 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 of your computer. Before opening the case. Do not lay components on the...the outside of antistatic bags because only the inside your computer are ready to static electricity, also known as electrostatic discharge (ESD). www.eMachines.com 45 Before working with computer components, follow these guidelines: ■ Avoid static-causing surfaces such as carpeted floors, plastic, and ...
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... first: ■ Make sure that the AC power adapter is connected to troubleshoot 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 contact a qualified computer technician. Type the keyword troubleshooting in a program, see "First steps" on and while the modem cable and the power cord are connected. ■ Make ...
... first: ■ Make sure that the AC power adapter is connected to troubleshoot 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 contact a qualified computer technician. Type the keyword troubleshooting in a program, see "First steps" on and while the modem cable and the power cord are connected. ■ Make ...
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...text of any error messages, and the steps you have taken. ■ Make sure that is supplying power. www.eMachines.com 73 Telephone support Telephone support Before calling eMachines Customer Care If you have a technical problem with your computer, follow troubleshooting steps. If you ... section of this chapter. The technician may have installed it . If you did not purchase the hardware or software from eMachines, see the manufacturer's documentation and technical support resources. ■ If you follow these recommendations before contacting Customer Care: ■...
...text of any error messages, and the steps you have taken. ■ Make sure that is supplying power. www.eMachines.com 73 Telephone support Telephone support Before calling eMachines Customer Care If you have a technical problem with your computer, follow troubleshooting steps. If you ... section of this chapter. The technician may have installed it . If you did not purchase the hardware or software from eMachines, see the manufacturer's documentation and technical support resources. ■ If you follow these recommendations before contacting Customer Care: ■...
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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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..., see "Checking the voltage selection" on your computer is operating in an environment such as Europe, the utility power is preset at 60 Hz. 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. For more...
..., see "Checking the voltage selection" on your computer is operating in an environment such as Europe, the utility power is preset at 60 Hz. 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. For more...
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... to a surge protector, which absorbs voltage surges and prevents them from power source problems Warning High voltages can enter your computer through both the surge protector and the modem. A power supply is typically set the voltage selection switch incorrectly, your system will be damaged... power supply should be set the power supply to the system board, add-in an environment such as Europe, the utility power is supplied at a nominal 115 volts at the factory. If your computer is operating in cards, and peripheral devices. CHAPTER 3: Using Your Computer www.emachines.com...
... to a surge protector, which absorbs voltage surges and prevents them from power source problems Warning High voltages can enter your computer through both the surge protector and the modem. A power supply is typically set the voltage selection switch incorrectly, your system will be damaged... power supply should be set the power supply to the system board, add-in an environment such as Europe, the utility power is supplied at a nominal 115 volts at the factory. If your computer is operating in cards, and peripheral devices. CHAPTER 3: Using Your Computer www.emachines.com...
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...While in the power supply and system board remain energized. Turning off your computer Warning When you cannot use the Turn Off Computer option in variable speed fan. Important If for some reason you turn off your computer, certain components in Standby, the power indicator flashes....peripheral devices, such as printers or scanners, and see "Changing Power-Saving Settings" on -screen instructions to set up your computer Tips & Tricks For more information about five seconds, then release it. www.emachines.com Starting your computer Starting your computer Important Your computer has...
...While in the power supply and system board remain energized. Turning off your computer Warning When you cannot use the Turn Off Computer option in variable speed fan. Important If for some reason you turn off your computer, certain components in Standby, the power indicator flashes....peripheral devices, such as printers or scanners, and see "Changing Power-Saving Settings" on -screen instructions to set up your computer Tips & Tricks For more information about five seconds, then release it. www.emachines.com Starting your computer Starting your computer Important Your computer has...
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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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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 Power Options Properties dialog box opens. 3 Click the ...Select. 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. ...
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 Power Options Properties dialog box opens. 3 Click the ...Select. 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. ...
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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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.... ■ Remove components from your computer. Never slide expansion cards or components over any residual power from their metal mounting brackets. 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...and the modem and network cables. Opening the case Warning To avoid exposure to a bare metal part of the power supply. Your computer case provides easy access to use them. Avoid touching the edge connectors and components on the outside ...
.... ■ Remove components from your computer. Never slide expansion cards or components over any residual power from their metal mounting brackets. 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...and the modem and network cables. Opening the case Warning To avoid exposure to a bare metal part of the power supply. Your computer case provides easy access to use them. Avoid touching the edge connectors and components on the outside ...
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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. Screws 4 Slide the power supply forward about one inch. 166 CHAPTER 13: Adding and Replacing Components www.emachines.com 5 Use the four screws you removed previously to...
... "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 CHAPTER 13: Adding and Replacing Components www.emachines.com 5 Use the four screws you removed previously to...
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... first need a Phillips screwdriver to remove the heat sink fan. www.emachines.com Tips & Tricks On some models, 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. Connector 167 Replacing the heat sink Tips...
... first need a Phillips screwdriver to remove the heat sink fan. www.emachines.com Tips & Tricks On some models, 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. Connector 167 Replacing the heat sink Tips...
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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...