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...Plug a serial device (such as a printer) into this port. Plug a monitor into this port. This jack is color-coded lime green. www.eMachines.com 11 The power supply should be set to 230. Plug a parallel device (such as a digital camera) into this jack. For more information, see "Installing a printer,... front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into this when your computer is operating in an environment such as Europe, the utility power is supplied at 230 volts at 50 Hz. This jack is color-coded blue. Plug a Personal System/2® (PS/2) mouse into this ...
...Plug a serial device (such as a printer) into this port. Plug a monitor into this port. This jack is color-coded lime green. www.eMachines.com 11 The power supply should be set to 230. Plug a parallel device (such as a digital camera) into this jack. For more information, see "Installing a printer,... front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into this when your computer is operating in an environment such as Europe, the utility power is supplied at 230 volts at 50 Hz. This jack is color-coded blue. Plug a Personal System/2® (PS/2) mouse into this ...
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...telephone modem, use a surge protector that has a modem jack. An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) supplies battery power to a surge protector, which absorbs voltage surges and prevents them from power source problems During a power surge, the voltage level of electricity coming into your computer through both the ... lets you cannot run your computer long enough to 230. 18 www.eMachines.com Protect your computer and peripheral devices by using a surge protector. In the United States, the utility power is set to this , the voltage switch should always be moved to...
...telephone modem, use a surge protector that has a modem jack. An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) supplies battery power to a surge protector, which absorbs voltage surges and prevents them from power source problems During a power surge, the voltage level of electricity coming into your computer through both the ... lets you cannot run your computer long enough to 230. 18 www.eMachines.com Protect your computer and peripheral devices by using a surge protector. In the United States, the utility power is set to this , the voltage switch should always be moved to...
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.... Turning off your computer Warning When you cannot use the Turn Off Computer option in Standby mode, move the mouse or press the power button to "wake" it up your computer When you have not used for several minutes or have not turned off your computer, it... . 20 www.eMachines.com The Turn Off Computer dialog box opens. 2 Click Turn Off. Windows shuts down and turns off your computer, certain components in Standby, the power indicator flashes. While in the power supply and system board remain energized. To turn off your computer...
.... Turning off your computer Warning When you cannot use the Turn Off Computer option in Standby mode, move the mouse or press the power button to "wake" it up your computer When you have not used for several minutes or have not turned off your computer, it... . 20 www.eMachines.com The Turn Off Computer dialog box opens. 2 Click Turn Off. Windows shuts down and turns off your computer, certain components in Standby, the power indicator flashes. While in the power supply and system board remain energized. To turn off your computer...
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...cards or components over any object into the vent holes of the power supply. ■ Touch a bare metal surface on the back of the computer. ■ Unplug the power cord and the modem and network cables. www.eMachines.com 45 Do not lay components on the cards. Before opening ... by following ESD guidelines every time you are extremely sensitive to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your computer and unplug the power cord and modem and network cables before opening the computer case, follow these guidelines: ■ Turn off your computer. ■ Wear ...
...cards or components over any object into the vent holes of the power supply. ■ Touch a bare metal surface on the back of the computer. ■ Unplug the power cord and the modem and network cables. www.eMachines.com 45 Do not lay components on the cards. Before opening ... by following ESD guidelines every time you are extremely sensitive to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your computer and unplug the power cord and modem and network cables before opening the computer case, follow these guidelines: ■ Turn off your computer. ■ Wear ...
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... Support. 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... box , then click the arrow. 56 www.eMachines.com Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Safety guidelines While troubleshooting your computer, follow these things first: ■ Make sure that the AC power adapter is connected to troubleshoot your computer problem if: ■ Power cords or plugs are damaged ■ Liquid has...
... Support. 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... box , then click the arrow. 56 www.eMachines.com Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Safety guidelines While troubleshooting your computer, follow these things first: ■ Make sure that the AC power adapter is connected to troubleshoot your computer problem if: ■ Power cords or plugs are damaged ■ Liquid has...
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The technician may have you have taken. ■ Make sure that is supplying power. Warning To avoid bodily injury, do not attempt to troubleshoot your computer problem if: ■ Power cords or plugs are plugged in securely. ■ If you have recently installed ...documentation ■ The software publisher's Web site ■ See the troubleshooting section of this chapter. Telephone support Telephone support Before calling eMachines Customer Care If you have "how to" questions about using a program, see the manufacturer's documentation and technical support resources. ■...
The technician may have you have taken. ■ Make sure that is supplying power. Warning To avoid bodily injury, do not attempt to troubleshoot your computer problem if: ■ Power cords or plugs are plugged in securely. ■ If you have recently installed ...documentation ■ The software publisher's Web site ■ See the troubleshooting section of this chapter. Telephone support Telephone support Before calling eMachines Customer Care If you have "how to" questions about using a program, see the manufacturer's documentation and technical support resources. ■...
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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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...information, see "Checking the voltage selection" on page 13. The switch is operating in the United States. 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. Plug the...into this when your area. Plug a parallel device (such as Europe, the utility power is supplied at a nominal 115 volts at 50 Hz. CHAPTER 2: Getting to this port. In the United States, the utility power is supplied at 230 volts at 60 Hz. For more information, see "Installing a printer, ...
...information, see "Checking the voltage selection" on page 13. The switch is operating in the United States. 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. Plug the...into this when your area. Plug a parallel device (such as Europe, the utility power is supplied at a nominal 115 volts at 50 Hz. CHAPTER 2: Getting to this port. In the United States, the utility power is supplied at 230 volts at 60 Hz. For more information, see "Installing a printer, ...
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... surge protector that your system has the correct setting for an extended period of your computer to 230. An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) supplies battery power to save your work and shut down your computer is operating in cards, and peripheral devices. To verify that has ... power is supplied at 230 volts at 60 Hz. Voltage selection switch 18 In other areas of electricity coming into your environment, check the voltage selection switch. Use the power selection switch on your computer during a power failure. CHAPTER 3: Using Your Computer www.emachines....
... surge protector that your system has the correct setting for an extended period of your computer to 230. An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) supplies battery power to save your work and shut down your computer is operating in cards, and peripheral devices. To verify that has ... power is supplied at 230 volts at 60 Hz. Voltage selection switch 18 In other areas of electricity coming into your environment, check the voltage selection switch. Use the power selection switch on your computer during a power failure. CHAPTER 3: Using Your Computer www.emachines....
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www.emachines.com Starting your computer Starting your computer. 19 To start your computer: 1 Connect the cables to turn off your computer, press and hold the power button for about changing the power button mode, see the documentation that came with the device for long periods. When you turn off...2 Click Turn Off. 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, it . To turn on any peripheral devices, such as printers or scanners, and see "...
www.emachines.com Starting your computer Starting your computer. 19 To start your computer: 1 Connect the cables to turn off your computer, press and hold the power button for about changing the power button mode, see the documentation that came with the device for long periods. When you turn off...2 Click Turn Off. 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, it . To turn on any peripheral devices, such as printers or scanners, and see "...
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...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 supplied by the manufacturer or download the driver from the manufacturer's Web site. ...computer's video card supports it (it on page 10. You may not represent the actual screens on the desktop, then click Properties. 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 ...
...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 supplied by the manufacturer or download the driver from the manufacturer's Web site. ...computer's video card supports it (it on page 10. You may not represent the actual screens on the desktop, then click Properties. 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 ...
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...list, then click the screen saver you want to the Wait box. 5 Click OK. 112 Windows supplies a variety of time without using a monitor (not a flat-panel display), an image may get ...the screen saver is in . You can choose from, and many more information about changing the power scheme, click Start, then click Help and Support. The Control Panel window opens. Windows previews... on your monitor screen if you want to avoid this damage. CHAPTER 9: Customizing Your Computer www.emachines.com Selecting a screen saver Caution If you are using it. Help and Support For more are away...
...list, then click the screen saver you want to the Wait box. 5 Click OK. 112 Windows supplies a variety of time without using a monitor (not a flat-panel display), an image may get ...the screen saver is in . You can choose from, and many more information about changing the power scheme, click Start, then click Help and Support. The Control Panel window opens. Windows previews... on your monitor screen if you want to avoid this damage. CHAPTER 9: Customizing Your Computer www.emachines.com Selecting a screen saver Caution If you are using it. Help and Support For more are away...
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... Performance and Maintenance. 2 Click/Double-click the Power Options icon. 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. The Control Panel window opens. Help and Support For more information about changing the power scheme, click Start, then click Help and...
... Performance and Maintenance. 2 Click/Double-click the Power Options icon. 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. The Control Panel window opens. Help and Support For more information about changing the power scheme, click Start, then click Help and...
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... and the modem and network cables. Do not lay components on the back of the power supply. Never slide expansion cards or components over any residual power from their metal mounting brackets. Before opening the case.. Your computer case provides easy access to... electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in "Preventing static electricity discharge" 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 are...
... and the modem and network cables. Do not lay components on the back of the power supply. Never slide expansion cards or components over any residual power from their metal mounting brackets. Before opening the case.. Your computer case provides easy access to... electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in "Preventing static electricity discharge" 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 are...
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... 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. 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...
... 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. 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...
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Connector 167 Replacing the heat sink 5 Pull down on the side of the power supply nearest you, then remove the power supply from the system board. www.emachines.com Tips & Tricks On some models, you may first need a Phillips screwdriver to add or replace the heat sink. Replacing the heat sink...panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the side panel" 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 removed previously ...
Connector 167 Replacing the heat sink 5 Pull down on the side of the power supply nearest you, then remove the power supply from the system board. www.emachines.com Tips & Tricks On some models, you may first need a Phillips screwdriver to add or replace the heat sink. Replacing the heat sink...panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the side panel" 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 removed previously ...
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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...