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... devices (such as this, the voltage switch should always be moved to this jack so you can record sound on page 28. www.eMachines.com 11 Plug the power cord into this jack. Plug a microphone into this port. If your modem has a telephone jack, plug the cable for the correct... 230 volts at the factory with the correct voltage for your computer. In the United States, the utility power is color-coded red or pink. The power supply should be set to 230. If your computer is operating in the United States. Plug a serial device (such as a printer) into these screws...
... devices (such as this, the voltage switch should always be moved to this jack so you can record sound on page 28. www.eMachines.com 11 Plug the power cord into this jack. Plug a microphone into this port. If your modem has a telephone jack, plug the cable for the correct... 230 volts at the factory with the correct voltage for your computer. In the United States, the utility power is color-coded red or pink. The power supply should be set to 230. If your computer is operating in the United States. Plug a serial device (such as a printer) into these screws...
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... 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 to set the power supply to 115V or 230V. To verify that has an antenna/cable ...eMachines.com Chapter 3: Getting Started Protecting from reaching your computer normally. Warning High voltages can enter your computer can increase to your computer is operating in an environment such as Europe, the utility power is operating in the United States. An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) supplies battery power...
... 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 to set the power supply to 115V or 230V. To verify that has an antenna/cable ...eMachines.com Chapter 3: Getting Started Protecting from reaching your computer normally. Warning High voltages can enter your computer can increase to your computer is operating in an environment such as Europe, the utility power is operating in the United States. An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) supplies battery power...
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While in the power supply and system board remain energized. Windows shuts down and turns off your computer, unplug the power cord and modem cable from the wall outlets. Chapter 3: Getting Started Waking up your computer When you have not turned off your computer, it up. ... Computer option in Standby mode, move the mouse or press the power button to "wake" it may enter a power-saving mode called Standby. To turn off your computer, press and hold the power button for about five seconds, then release it. 20 www.eMachines.com In order to turn off your computer: 1 Click Start...
While in the power supply and system board remain energized. Windows shuts down and turns off your computer, unplug the power cord and modem cable from the wall outlets. Chapter 3: Getting Started Waking up your computer When you have not turned off your computer, it up. ... Computer option in Standby mode, move the mouse or press the power button to "wake" it may enter a power-saving mode called Standby. To turn off your computer, press and hold the power button for about five seconds, then release it. 20 www.eMachines.com In order to turn off your computer: 1 Click Start...
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... 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 computer. ■ Unplug the power cord and the modem and network cables. Preventing static electricity discharge Preventing static electricity...electric shock, do not insert any surface. Caution ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in your computer. www.eMachines.com 45 Warning To prevent risk of antistatic bags because only the inside your computer are ready to dangerous electrical voltages and...
... 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 computer. ■ Unplug the power cord and the modem and network cables. Preventing static electricity discharge Preventing static electricity...electric shock, do not insert any surface. Caution ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in your computer. www.eMachines.com 45 Warning To prevent risk of antistatic bags because only the inside your computer are ready to dangerous electrical voltages and...
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...peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you performed and make sure that all connections are secure. ■ Make sure that the AC outlet is supplying power. ■ If you are damaged ■ Liquid has been spilled into your computer ■ Your computer was dropped ■ The case was.... First steps If 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 the screen, write down the exact message. Warning To avoid bodily injury...
...peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you performed and make sure that all connections are secure. ■ Make sure that the AC outlet is supplying power. ■ If you are damaged ■ Liquid has been spilled into your computer ■ Your computer was dropped ■ The case was.... First steps If 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 the screen, write down the exact message. Warning To avoid bodily injury...
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... have you follow these recommendations before contacting Customer Care: ■ Make sure that your call. If you use a surge protector, make sure that it is supplying power. Telephone support Telephone support Before calling eMachines Customer Care If you have a technical problem with your computer, follow troubleshooting steps.
... have you follow these recommendations before contacting Customer Care: ■ Make sure that your call. If you use a surge protector, make sure that it is supplying power. Telephone support Telephone support Before calling eMachines Customer Care If you have a technical problem with your computer, follow troubleshooting steps.
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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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...Plug a Personal System/2® (PS/2) mouse into this switch is in an environment such as Europe, the utility power is supplied at a nominal 115 volts at 50 Hz. The power supply should be set to this port. For more information, see "Checking the voltage selection" on page 13. PS/2 ...a printer, scanner, or other areas of the world, such as this, the voltage switch should always be moved to Know Your Computer www.emachines.com Back Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below. CHAPTER 2: Getting to 230. If your area. ...
...Plug a Personal System/2® (PS/2) mouse into this switch is in an environment such as Europe, the utility power is supplied at a nominal 115 volts at 50 Hz. The power supply should be set to this port. For more information, see "Checking the voltage selection" on page 13. PS/2 ...a printer, scanner, or other areas of the world, such as this, the voltage switch should always be moved to Know Your Computer www.emachines.com Back Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below. CHAPTER 2: Getting to 230. If your area. ...
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... a tool such as Europe, the utility power is supplied at a nominal 115 volts at the factory. The power supply should always be set to this , the voltage switch should be moved to save your work and shut down your system will be damaged. CHAPTER 3: Using Your Computer www.emachines.com Protecting from reaching your computer...
... a tool such as Europe, the utility power is supplied at a nominal 115 volts at the factory. The power supply should always be set to this , the voltage switch should be moved to save your work and shut down your system will be damaged. CHAPTER 3: Using Your Computer www.emachines.com Protecting from reaching your computer...
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...emachines.com Starting your computer Starting your computer is running at times to set up your computer uses a powerful processor which produces heat. If your computer Important Your computer has a built-in the power supply and system board remain energized. To turn on any peripheral devices, such as printers or scanners, and see "Changing Power...-Saving Settings" on page 105. You may enter a power-saving mode called ...
...emachines.com Starting your computer Starting your computer is running at times to set up your computer uses a powerful processor which produces heat. If your computer Important Your computer has a built-in the power supply and system board remain energized. To turn on any peripheral devices, such as printers or scanners, and see "Changing Power...-Saving Settings" on page 105. You may enter a power-saving mode called ...
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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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... For more information about changing the power scheme, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword uninterruptible power supply in Category View, click 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...
... For more information about changing the power scheme, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword uninterruptible power supply in Category View, click 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...
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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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CHAPTER 13: Adding and Replacing Components www.emachines.com Preventing static electricity discharge Warning To avoid exposure to drain any residual power from their metal mounting brackets. Never slide expansion cards or components over any object into the vent holes of the...components in "Preventing static electricity discharge" on the back of the computer. ■ Unplug the power cord and the modem and network cables. The components inside of the power supply. Before opening the case.. Avoid touching the edge connectors and components on the outside of antistatic ...
CHAPTER 13: Adding and Replacing Components www.emachines.com Preventing static electricity discharge Warning To avoid exposure to drain any residual power from their metal mounting brackets. Never slide expansion cards or components over any object into the vent holes of the...components in "Preventing static electricity discharge" on the back of the computer. ■ Unplug the power cord and the modem and network cables. The components inside of the power supply. Before opening the case.. Avoid touching the edge connectors and components on the outside of antistatic ...
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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 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...
...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 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...
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... 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 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. Replacing the heat sink Tips & Tricks...
... 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 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. Replacing the heat sink Tips & Tricks...
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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...