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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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... Hz. For more information, see "Checking the voltage selection" on your computer is supplied at 230 volts 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 ... mouse into this port. Plug a parallel device (such as this, the voltage switch should always be moved to 230. Voltage selection switch Power connector PS/2 mouse port PS/2 keyboard port Serial port Parallel port Monitor port USB ports USB ports (optional) Microphone jack Audio output (Line...
... Hz. For more information, see "Checking the voltage selection" on your computer is supplied at 230 volts 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 ... mouse into this port. Plug a parallel device (such as this, the voltage switch should always be moved to 230. Voltage selection switch Power connector PS/2 mouse port PS/2 keyboard port Serial port Parallel port Monitor port USB ports USB ports (optional) Microphone jack Audio output (Line...
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... computer can enter your computer through both the surge protector and the modem. In other areas of electricity coming into your computer to provide power to 230. A power supply is supplied at 230 volts at 60 Hz. To set to save your work and shut down your computer normally. If you run your computer... a surge protector. If you have a telephone modem, use a surge protector that your system has the correct setting for an extended period of your computer during a power failure. CHAPTER 3: Using Your Computer www.emachines.com Protecting from reaching your computer.
... computer can enter your computer through both the surge protector and the modem. In other areas of electricity coming into your computer to provide power to 230. A power supply is supplied at 230 volts at 60 Hz. To set to save your work and shut down your computer normally. If you run your computer... a surge protector. If you have a telephone modem, use a surge protector that your system has the correct setting for an extended period of your computer during a power failure. CHAPTER 3: Using Your Computer www.emachines.com Protecting from reaching your computer.
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...setup instructions. Turning off your computer Warning When you have not turned off your computer for about changing the power button mode, see "Changing Power-Saving Settings" on any peripheral devices, such as printers or scanners, and see the documentation that came ...addition, your computer Important Your computer has a built-in the power supply and system board remain energized. You may enter a power-saving mode called Standby. www.emachines.com Starting your computer Starting your computer uses a powerful processor which produces heat. While in Standby mode, move the ...
...setup instructions. Turning off your computer Warning When you have not turned off your computer for about changing the power button mode, see "Changing Power-Saving Settings" on any peripheral devices, such as printers or scanners, and see the documentation that came ...addition, your computer Important Your computer has a built-in the power supply and system board remain energized. You may enter a power-saving mode called Standby. www.emachines.com Starting your computer Starting your computer uses a powerful processor which produces heat. While in Standby mode, move 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 an AC power outlet, then turn it on page 10. Windows recognizes the new hardware and ... card supports it (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. 5 After the driver is installed, right-click any empty space on...
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 page 10. Windows recognizes the new hardware and ... card supports it (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. 5 After the driver is installed, right-click any empty space on...
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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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...screen whenever you exit the screen saver, click the On resume, display Welcome screen check box. ■ If you want to avoid this damage. 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.... the screen saver you selected. ■ If you want . Help and Support For more are away from , and many more information about changing the power scheme, click Start, then click Help and Support. To select a screen saver: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. If your changes. CHAPTER ...
...screen whenever you exit the screen saver, click the On resume, display Welcome screen check box. ■ If you want to avoid this damage. 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.... the screen saver you selected. ■ If you want . Help and Support For more are away from , and many more information about changing the power scheme, click Start, then click Help and Support. To select a screen saver: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. If your changes. CHAPTER ...
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... 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. If your Control Panel is attached. 6 Click Finish, then click OK. 118 CHAPTER 9: Customizing Your Computer www.emachines.com Installing an uninterruptible power supply To install an uninterruptible power supply (UPS): 1 Click Start...
... 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. If your Control Panel is attached. 6 Click Finish, then click OK. 118 CHAPTER 9: Customizing Your Computer www.emachines.com Installing an uninterruptible power supply To install an uninterruptible power supply (UPS): 1 Click Start...
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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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... internal components. Never slide expansion cards or components over any object into the vent holes of the power supply. Warning To prevent risk of the computer. ■ Unplug the power cord and the modem and network cables. Opening the case Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical...when you open the computer case. Do not lay components on the cards. 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 ...
... internal components. Never slide expansion cards or components over any object into the vent holes of the power supply. Warning To prevent risk of the computer. ■ Unplug the power cord and the modem and network cables. Opening the case Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical...when you open the computer case. Do not lay components on the cards. 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 ...
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...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. To replace the power supply: 1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions 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. The arrows on the new fan must be pointed toward the back of...
...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. To replace the power supply: 1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions 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. The arrows on the new fan must be pointed toward the back of...
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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. www.emachines.com Tips & Tricks On some models, you removed previously to secure the...
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. www.emachines.com Tips & Tricks On some models, you removed previously to secure the...
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... information about preventing damage from static electricity, see the program's printed documentation or the online help. 176 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...turned on page 154. 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...
... information about preventing damage from static electricity, see the program's printed documentation or the online help. 176 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...turned on page 154. 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...
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... Make sure that the universal jacks are damaged, if liquid has been spilled into your computer, if your computer problem if power cords or plugs are configured correctly. Instead, unplug your computer is connected correctly to work, make sure that is nearby at... If you have a technical problem with a detailed description of your problem, including the exact text of your computer is supplying power. Telephone support Before calling eMachines Customer Care Warning To avoid bodily injury, do not attempt to " questions about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and...
... Make sure that the universal jacks are damaged, if liquid has been spilled into your computer, if your computer problem if power cords or plugs are configured correctly. Instead, unplug your computer is connected correctly to work, make sure that is nearby at... If you have a technical problem with a detailed description of your problem, including the exact text of your computer is supplying power. Telephone support Before calling eMachines Customer Care Warning To avoid bodily injury, do not attempt to " questions about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and...
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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...