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... into this port. Remove these ports. The switch is supplied at 230 volts at 50 Hz. In other peripheral device" on page 28. Plug a Personal System/2® (PS/2) mouse into this jack. www.eMachines.com 11 Plug the power cord into this jack. Plug a microphone into this connector...as a printer) into this jack. If your modem has a telephone jack, plug the cable for your area. The power supply should be set to 230. This jack is supplied at a nominal 115 volts at the factory with the correct voltage for a telephone into this port. Plug a serial device...
... into this port. Remove these ports. The switch is supplied at 230 volts at 50 Hz. In other peripheral device" on page 28. Plug a Personal System/2® (PS/2) mouse into this jack. www.eMachines.com 11 Plug the power cord into this jack. Plug a microphone into this connector...as a printer) into this jack. If your modem has a telephone jack, plug the cable for your area. The power supply should be set to 230. This jack is supplied at a nominal 115 volts at the factory with the correct voltage for a telephone into this port. Plug a serial device...
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... is typically set correctly for your computer. An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) supplies battery power to your computer by connecting them to a surge protector, which absorbs voltage surges and prevents them from power source problems During a power surge, the voltage level of your computer. The voltage... with a UPS, a UPS lets you cannot run your computer long enough to 230. 18 www.eMachines.com During an electrical storm, unplug both the power cord and the modem connection. Protect your computer and peripheral devices by using a surge protector. Although you...
... is typically set correctly for your computer. An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) supplies battery power to your computer by connecting them to a surge protector, which absorbs voltage surges and prevents them from power source problems During a power surge, the voltage level of your computer. The voltage... with a UPS, a UPS lets you cannot run your computer long enough to 230. 18 www.eMachines.com During an electrical storm, unplug both the power cord and the modem connection. Protect your computer and peripheral devices by using a surge protector. Although you...
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... computer, certain components in Windows to remove all electrical power from your computer, it may enter a power-saving mode called Standby. While in Standby mode, move the mouse or press the power button to "wake" it . 20 www.eMachines.com The Turn Off Computer dialog box opens. 2 ...have not turned off your computer Warning When you cannot use the Turn Off Computer option in the power supply and system board remain energized. Turning off your computer, unplug the power cord and modem cable from the wall outlets. Windows shuts down and turns off your computer: ...
... computer, certain components in Windows to remove all electrical power from your computer, it may enter a power-saving mode called Standby. While in Standby mode, move the mouse or press the power button to "wake" it . 20 www.eMachines.com The Turn Off Computer dialog box opens. 2 ...have not turned off your computer Warning When you cannot use the Turn Off Computer option in the power supply and system board remain energized. Turning off your computer, unplug the power cord and modem cable from the wall outlets. Windows shuts down and turns off your computer: ...
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...static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Never slide expansion cards or components over any object into the vent holes of the power supply. ■ Touch a bare metal surface on the cards. Avoid touching the edge connectors and components on the back of the computer. ...discharge-sensitive components in your computer. Before opening the case. www.eMachines.com 45 Do not lay components on the outside of antistatic bags because only the inside your computer and unplug the power cord and modem and network cables before opening the computer case, ...
...static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Never slide expansion cards or components over any object into the vent holes of the power supply. ■ Touch a bare metal surface on the cards. Avoid touching the edge connectors and components on the back of the computer. ...discharge-sensitive components in your computer. Before opening the case. www.eMachines.com 45 Do not lay components on the outside of antistatic bags because only the inside your computer and unplug the power cord and modem and network cables before opening the computer case, ...
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.... The message may help . Warning To avoid bodily injury, do not attempt to your computer and an AC outlet and that your hard drive is supplying power. ■ If you are secure. ■ Make sure that the AC outlet is not full. ■ If an error message appears on . ■ If a peripheral...) 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 the keyword troubleshooting in a program, see "First steps" on page 56.
.... The message may help . Warning To avoid bodily injury, do not attempt to your computer and an AC outlet and that your hard drive is supplying power. ■ If you are secure. ■ Make sure that the AC outlet is not full. ■ If an error message appears on . ■ If a peripheral...) 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 the keyword troubleshooting in a program, see "First steps" on page 56.
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... did not purchase the hardware or software from eMachines, see : ■ Online Help ■ Printed documentation ■ The Microsoft Windows documentation ■ The software publisher's Web site ■ See the troubleshooting section of your computer is connected correctly to a grounded AC outlet that is supplying power. The technician may have "how to" questions...
... did not purchase the hardware or software from eMachines, see : ■ Online Help ■ Printed documentation ■ The Microsoft Windows documentation ■ The software publisher's Web site ■ See the troubleshooting section of your computer is connected correctly to a grounded AC outlet that is supplying power. The technician may have "how to" questions...
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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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...operating in the correct position for your computer, make sure that this port. The power supply should always be set to this , the voltage switch should be moved to Know Your Computer www.emachines.com Back Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration ...areas of the world, such as Europe, the utility power is in the United States. The switch is supplied at a nominal 115 volts at the factory with the correct voltage for the correct power available. In the United States, the utility power is preset at 60 Hz. For more information, ...
...operating in the correct position for your computer, make sure that this port. The power supply should always be set to this , the voltage switch should be moved to Know Your Computer www.emachines.com Back Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration ...areas of the world, such as Europe, the utility power is in the United States. The switch is supplied at a nominal 115 volts at the factory with the correct voltage for the correct power available. In the United States, the utility power is preset at 60 Hz. For more information, ...
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..., use a surge protector that has a modem jack. Although you cannot run your computer normally. A power supply is typically set the power supply to 115V or 230V. Checking the voltage selection Caution If you run your computer for an extended period ...of time with a UPS, a UPS lets you set correctly for your computer. Use the power selection switch on your environment, check the voltage selection switch. CHAPTER 3: Using Your Computer www.emachines...
..., use a surge protector that has a modem jack. Although you cannot run your computer normally. A power supply is typically set the power supply to 115V or 230V. Checking the voltage selection Caution If you run your computer for an extended period ...of time with a UPS, a UPS lets you set correctly for your computer. Use the power selection switch on your environment, check the voltage selection switch. CHAPTER 3: Using Your Computer www.emachines...
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...the first time, follow the on page 105. www.emachines.com Starting your computer Starting your computer: 1 Click Start, then click Turn Off Computer. See the setup poster. 2 Turn on any peripheral devices, such as printers or scanners, and see "Changing Power-Saving Settings" on -screen instructions to ensure proper ...running at times to set up . Both the system fan and processor can run at different speeds at high speed and a decrease in the power supply and system board remain energized. If your computer, certain components in the fan noise when it . You may enter...
...the first time, follow the on page 105. www.emachines.com Starting your computer Starting your computer: 1 Click Start, then click Turn Off Computer. See the setup poster. 2 Turn on any peripheral devices, such as printers or scanners, and see "Changing Power-Saving Settings" on -screen instructions to ensure proper ...running at times to set up . Both the system fan and processor can run at different speeds at high speed and a decrease in the power supply and system board remain energized. If your computer, certain components in the fan noise when it . You may enter...
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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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... port where the UPS device is in the Search box, then click the arrow. 4 Click Select. 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 Finish, then click OK. 118 Help and...
... port where the UPS device is in the Search box, then click the arrow. 4 Click Select. 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 Finish, then click OK. 118 Help and...
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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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...power supply. Removing the side panel To remove the side panel: 1 Follow the instructions in your computer, then unplug the power cord and modem cable before opening the case.. Your computer case provides easy access to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your computer. CHAPTER 13: Adding and Replacing Components www.emachines...slide expansion cards or components over any object into the vent holes of the computer. ■ Unplug the power cord and the modem and network cables. Opening the case Warning To avoid exposure to internal components. Caution ...
...power supply. Removing the side panel To remove the side panel: 1 Follow the instructions in your computer, then unplug the power cord and modem cable before opening the case.. Your computer case provides easy access to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your computer. CHAPTER 13: Adding and Replacing Components www.emachines...slide expansion cards or components over any object into the vent holes of the computer. ■ Unplug the power cord and the modem and network cables. Opening the case Warning To avoid exposure to internal components. Caution ...
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... 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 power supply Tips & Tricks You need a Phillips... screwdriver to the case. To replace the power supply: 1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in...
... 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 power supply Tips & Tricks You need a Phillips... screwdriver to the case. To replace the power supply: 1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in...
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... 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 may first... back is flush with the back of the case. 7 Use the four screws 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...
... 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 may first... back is flush with the back of the case. 7 Use the four screws 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...
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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...