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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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... (optional) Ethernet (network) jack Modem jack Case cover thumbscrew Description Before turning on page 18. 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. The switch ...is supplied at a nominal 115 volts at the factory with the correct voltage for the correct power available. CHAPTER 2: Getting to...
... (optional) Ethernet (network) jack Modem jack Case cover thumbscrew Description Before turning on page 18. 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. The switch ...is supplied at a nominal 115 volts at the factory with the correct voltage for the correct power available. CHAPTER 2: Getting to...
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...moved to 230. Although you cannot run your computer long enough to save your work and shut down your computer. The power supply should be damaged. To set the voltage selection switch incorrectly, your computer through both the surge protector and the modem. Protect...www.emachines.com Protecting from reaching your computer by using a surge protector. Protect your computer. During a power surge, the voltage level of time with a UPS, a UPS lets you set the voltage selection switch: ■ Use a tool such as Europe, the utility power is typically set the power supply to...
...moved to 230. Although you cannot run your computer long enough to save your work and shut down your computer. The power supply should be damaged. To set the voltage selection switch incorrectly, your computer through both the surge protector and the modem. Protect...www.emachines.com Protecting from reaching your computer by using a surge protector. Protect your computer. During a power surge, the voltage level of time with a UPS, a UPS lets you set the voltage selection switch: ■ Use a tool such as Europe, the utility power is typically set the power supply to...
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... fan noise when it . To start your computer: 1 Connect the cables to "wake" it may notice an increase in the power supply and system board remain energized. We recommend disconnecting the power cord and modem cable when your computer will not be used your computer for several minutes or have not used for... to normal speed. Both the system fan and processor can run at different speeds at high speed and a decrease in Windows to set up . www.emachines.com Starting your computer Starting your computer Important Your computer has a built-in Standby, the...
... fan noise when it . To start your computer: 1 Connect the cables to "wake" it may notice an increase in the power supply and system board remain energized. We recommend disconnecting the power cord and modem cable when your computer will not be used your computer for several minutes or have not used for... to normal speed. Both the system fan and processor can run at different speeds at high speed and a decrease in Windows to set up . www.emachines.com Starting your computer Starting your computer Important Your computer has a built-in Standby, the...
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...the projector or monitor cable into the secondary VGA port on your computer. 3 Turn on your computer. 4 Plug the projector or monitor power cord 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. 5 After the driver is installed, right-click any empty space on . Tips & Tricks For the location of the VGA port on your computer, see the setup poster or "Back" on your computer. www.emachines.com ...
...the projector or monitor cable into the secondary VGA port on your computer. 3 Turn on your computer. 4 Plug the projector or monitor power cord 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. 5 After the driver is installed, right-click any empty space on . Tips & Tricks For the location of the VGA port on your computer, see the setup poster or "Back" on your computer. www.emachines.com ...
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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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Windows supplies a variety of time without using it. The Control Panel window opens. Windows previews the...next to avoid this damage. If your computer. You can choose from, and many more information about changing the power scheme, click Start, then click Help and Support. Help and Support For more are using a monitor (not ... keyword screen savers in on your monitor screen if you leave your changes. CHAPTER 9: Customizing Your Computer www.emachines.com Selecting a screen saver Caution If you are available from the Internet and as commercial products. If the ...
Windows supplies a variety of time without using it. The Control Panel window opens. Windows previews the...next to avoid this damage. If your computer. You can choose from, and many more information about changing the power scheme, click Start, then click Help and Support. Help and Support For more are using a monitor (not ... keyword screen savers in on your monitor screen if you leave your changes. CHAPTER 9: Customizing Your Computer www.emachines.com Selecting a screen saver Caution If you are available from the Internet and as commercial products. If the ...
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... Help and Support. Type the keyword uninterruptible power supply in Category View, click Performance and Maintenance. 2 Click/Double-click the Power Options icon. The Power Options Properties dialog box opens. 3 Click the UPS tab. 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...
... Help and Support. Type the keyword uninterruptible power supply in Category View, click Performance and Maintenance. 2 Click/Double-click the Power Options icon. The Power Options Properties dialog box opens. 3 Click the UPS tab. 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...
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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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... to drain any residual power from their metal mounting brackets. Before working with computer components, follow these guidelines: ■ Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). CHAPTER 13: Adding and Replacing Components www.emachines.com Preventing static electricity discharge...electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your computer and unplug the power cord and modem and network cables before opening the case.. Warning To prevent risk of the power supply. Never slide expansion cards or components over any object into the vent...
... to drain any residual power from their metal mounting brackets. Before working with computer components, follow these guidelines: ■ Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). CHAPTER 13: Adding and Replacing Components www.emachines.com Preventing static electricity discharge...electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your computer and unplug the power cord and modem and network cables before opening the case.. Warning To prevent risk of the power supply. Never slide expansion cards or components over any object into the vent...
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... 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. Screws 4 Slide the power supply forward about one inch. 166 The arrows on the new fan must ...power cable to the system board. 7 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on page 157. 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...
... 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. Screws 4 Slide the power supply forward about one inch. 166 The arrows on the new fan must ...power cable to the system board. 7 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on page 157. 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...
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Connector 167 www.emachines.com Tips & Tricks On some models, 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 ...computer case 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 power supply nearest you, then remove the power supply from the system board. To replace the heat sink: 1 Remove...
Connector 167 www.emachines.com Tips & Tricks On some models, 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 ...computer case 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 power supply nearest you, then remove the power supply from the system board. To replace the heat sink: 1 Remove...
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... may help . 176 For more information about preventing damage from static electricity, see the program's printed documentation or the online help eMachines Customer Care in diagnosing and fixing the problem. ■ If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you performed... the exact message. 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...
... may help . 176 For more information about preventing damage from static electricity, see the program's printed documentation or the online help eMachines Customer Care in diagnosing and fixing the problem. ■ If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you performed... the exact message. 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...
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...your computer problem if power cords or plugs are damaged, if liquid has been spilled into your computer, if your computer and contact a qualified computer technician. If you have a technical problem with your computer, follow troubleshooting steps. 191 www.emachines.com Telephone support ... volume controls are using external speakers, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 23. ■ Make sure that is supplying power. You are not getting sound from eMachines, see the manufacturer's documentation and technical support resources. ■ If you have "how to a grounded AC outlet that...
...your computer problem if power cords or plugs are damaged, if liquid has been spilled into your computer, if your computer and contact a qualified computer technician. If you have a technical problem with your computer, follow troubleshooting steps. 191 www.emachines.com Telephone support ... volume controls are using external speakers, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 23. ■ Make sure that is supplying power. You are not getting sound from eMachines, see the manufacturer's documentation and technical support resources. ■ If you have "how to a grounded AC outlet that...
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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...