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...) into this port. Plug a microphone into this jack. This jack is color-coded red or pink. If your computer is supplied at 230 volts at 50 Hz. The power supply should always be set to this , the voltage switch should be moved to 230. For more information, see "Installing a printer..., or other peripheral device" on page 28. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 28. www.eMachines.com 11 The switch is preset at 60 Hz. PS/2 keyboard port Serial port Parallel port Monitor port USB ports (optional) Microphone jack Audio output...
...) into this port. Plug a microphone into this jack. This jack is color-coded red or pink. If your computer is supplied at 230 volts at 50 Hz. The power supply should always be set to this , the voltage switch should be moved to 230. For more information, see "Installing a printer..., or other peripheral device" on page 28. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 28. www.eMachines.com 11 The switch is preset at 60 Hz. PS/2 keyboard port Serial port Parallel port Monitor port USB ports (optional) Microphone jack Audio output...
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Chapter 3: Getting Started Protecting from reaching your computer. An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) supplies battery power to 230. 18 www.eMachines.com Checking the voltage selection A power supply is set correctly for an extended period of your computer to set the power supply to the system board, add-in cards, and peripheral devices. Protect your computer by connecting them to...
Chapter 3: Getting Started Protecting from reaching your computer. An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) supplies battery power to 230. 18 www.eMachines.com Checking the voltage selection A power supply is set correctly for an extended period of your computer to set the power supply to the system board, add-in cards, and peripheral devices. Protect your computer by connecting them to...
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... you cannot use the Turn Off Computer option in Windows to "wake" it may enter a power-saving mode called Standby. Important If for about five seconds, then release it. 20 www.eMachines.com If your computer: 1 Click Start, then click Turn Off Computer. Turning off your computer...move the mouse or press the power button to turn off your computer, press and hold the power button for some reason you turn off your computer, it up your computer When you have not turned off your computer, certain components in the power supply and system board remain energized. Chapter...
... you cannot use the Turn Off Computer option in Windows to "wake" it may enter a power-saving mode called Standby. Important If for about five seconds, then release it. 20 www.eMachines.com If your computer: 1 Click Start, then click Turn Off Computer. Turning off your computer...move the mouse or press the power button to turn off your computer, press and hold the power button for some reason you turn off your computer, it up your computer When you have not turned off your computer, certain components in the power supply and system board remain energized. Chapter...
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... risk of electric shock, do not insert any surface. Do not lay components on the cards. www.eMachines.com 45 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 the bags provide electrostatic protection. ■ Always...
... risk of electric shock, do not insert any surface. Do not lay components on the cards. www.eMachines.com 45 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 the bags provide electrostatic protection. ■ Always...
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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 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 Type ...
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 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 Type ...
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... error messages, and the steps you have a technical problem with it. The technician may have "how to a grounded AC outlet that is supplying power. Telephone support Telephone support Before calling eMachines Customer Care If you have taken. ■ Make sure that your computer is nearby at the time of your call. If you...
... error messages, and the steps you have a technical problem with it. The technician may have "how to a grounded AC outlet that is supplying power. Telephone support Telephone support Before calling eMachines Customer Care If you have taken. ■ Make sure that your computer is nearby at the time of your call. If you...
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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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... "Checking the voltage selection" on page 13. The power supply should always be set to this when your computer is operating in an environment such as this, the voltage switch should be moved to Know Your Computer www.emachines.com Back Important Your computer hardware options and port locations... Personal System/2® (PS/2) mouse into this switch is supplied at a nominal 115 volts at 50 Hz. In other peripheral device" on your area. Plug the power cord into this connector. CHAPTER 2: Getting to 230. The switch is supplied at 230 volts at 60 Hz. In the United States,...
... "Checking the voltage selection" on page 13. The power supply should always be set to this when your computer is operating in an environment such as this, the voltage switch should be moved to Know Your Computer www.emachines.com Back Important Your computer hardware options and port locations... Personal System/2® (PS/2) mouse into this switch is supplied at a nominal 115 volts at 50 Hz. In other peripheral device" on your area. Plug the power cord into this connector. CHAPTER 2: Getting to 230. The switch is supplied at 230 volts at 60 Hz. In the United States,...
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... computer and peripheral devices by using a surge protector. In the United States, the utility power is typically set the power supply to set at 60 Hz. The power supply should be set the voltage selection switch incorrectly, your system will be damaged. Although you run... and the modem. In other areas of electricity coming into your computer to provide power to 230. A power supply is operating in cards, and peripheral devices. CHAPTER 3: Using Your Computer www.emachines.com Protecting from reaching your computer. Checking the voltage selection Caution If you have ...
... computer and peripheral devices by using a surge protector. In the United States, the utility power is typically set the power supply to set at 60 Hz. The power supply should be set the voltage selection switch incorrectly, your system will be damaged. Although you run... and the modem. In other areas of electricity coming into your computer to provide power to 230. A power supply is operating in cards, and peripheral devices. CHAPTER 3: Using Your Computer www.emachines.com Protecting from reaching your computer. Checking the voltage selection Caution If you have ...
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... in the fan noise when it switches to ensure proper system cooling. We recommend disconnecting the power cord and modem cable when your computer Important Your computer has a built-in the power supply and system board remain energized. In order to "wake" it up your computer. Windows shuts...page 105. The Turn Off Computer dialog box opens. 2 Click Turn Off. www.emachines.com Starting your computer Starting your computer will not be used your computer for about changing the power button mode, see the documentation that came with the device for long periods. Both the...
... in the fan noise when it switches to ensure proper system cooling. We recommend disconnecting the power cord and modem cable when your computer Important Your computer has a built-in the power supply and system board remain energized. In order to "wake" it up your computer. Windows shuts...page 105. The Turn Off Computer dialog box opens. 2 Click Turn Off. www.emachines.com Starting your computer Starting your computer will not be used your computer for about changing the power button mode, see the documentation that came with the device for long periods. Both the...
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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 the secondary VGA port on your computer. 3 Turn on the desktop, then click Properties. Windows ... it (it on. To use a projector or additional monitor: 1 Turn off your computer. 2 Plug the projector or monitor cable 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...
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 the secondary VGA port on your computer. 3 Turn on the desktop, then click Properties. Windows ... it (it on. To use a projector or additional monitor: 1 Turn off your computer. 2 Plug the projector or monitor cable 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...
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...then click Control Panel. You can choose from, and many more information about changing the power scheme, click Start, then click Help and Support. If the Settings button is not ...arrow. 4 Click the arrow button to avoid this damage. The Control Panel window opens. Windows supplies a variety of time without using a monitor (not a flat-panel display), an image may get...Properties dialog box opens. 3 Click the Screen Saver tab. CHAPTER 9: Customizing Your Computer www.emachines.com Selecting a screen saver Caution If you are using it. If your computer on your monitor...
...then click Control Panel. You can choose from, and many more information about changing the power scheme, click Start, then click Help and Support. If the Settings button is not ...arrow. 4 Click the arrow button to avoid this damage. The Control Panel window opens. Windows supplies a variety of time without using a monitor (not a flat-panel display), an image may get...Properties dialog box opens. 3 Click the Screen Saver tab. CHAPTER 9: Customizing Your Computer www.emachines.com Selecting a screen saver Caution If you are using it. If your computer on your monitor...
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..., then click the arrow. 4 Click 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. If your Control Panel is attached. 6 Click...
..., then click the arrow. 4 Click 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. If your Control Panel is attached. 6 Click...
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...dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your computer and unplug the power cord and modem and network cables before opening the case.. CHAPTER 13: Adding and Replacing Components www.emachines.com Preventing static electricity discharge Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages ...you open the computer case. Warning To prevent risk of the computer. ■ Unplug the power cord and the modem and network cables. The components inside of the power supply. Never slide expansion cards or components over any object into the vent holes of the bags ...
...dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your computer and unplug the power cord and modem and network cables before opening the case.. CHAPTER 13: Adding and Replacing Components www.emachines.com Preventing static electricity discharge Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages ...you open the computer case. Warning To prevent risk of the computer. ■ Unplug the power cord and the modem and network cables. The components inside of the power supply. Never slide expansion cards or components over any object into the vent holes of the bags ...
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...pointed toward the back of the case for correct air flow. 6 Connect the new fan's power cable to the case. Screws 4 Slide the power supply forward about one inch. 166 To replace the power supply: 1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the side panel" on ...following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on page 157. 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 rear cooling...
...pointed toward the back of the case for correct air flow. 6 Connect the new fan's power cable to the case. Screws 4 Slide the power supply forward about one inch. 166 To replace the power supply: 1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the side panel" on ...following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on page 157. 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 rear cooling...
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...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 "Replacing the side panel" on the side of the power supply nearest you may 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 system board.
...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 "Replacing the side panel" on the side of the power supply nearest you may 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 system board.
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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...