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...this port. This jack is color-coded blue. www.eMachines.com 11 If your computer is operating in ) jack Telephone jack (optional) Case cover thumbscrews Plug a PS/2 keyboard into these screws before opening the case. The power supply should be set to 230. Desktop PC Back Component ...Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 mouse port Icon Description Before turning on your computer, make sure that this switch is ...
...this port. This jack is color-coded blue. www.eMachines.com 11 If your computer is operating in ) jack Telephone jack (optional) Case cover thumbscrews Plug a PS/2 keyboard into these screws before opening the case. The power supply should be set to 230. Desktop PC Back Component ...Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 mouse port Icon Description Before turning on your computer, make sure that this switch is ...
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...such as this, the voltage switch should always be damaged. An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) supplies battery power to 230. 18 www.eMachines.com The voltage selection for your computer. Make sure this when your computer is supplied at 230 volts at 50 Hz. If your computer is operating in... an environment such as Europe, the utility power is operating in cards, and ...
...such as this, the voltage switch should always be damaged. An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) supplies battery power to 230. 18 www.eMachines.com The voltage selection for your computer. Make sure this when your computer is supplied at 230 volts at 50 Hz. If your computer is operating in... an environment such as Europe, the utility power is operating in cards, and ...
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... mode called Standby. Important If for some reason you cannot use the Turn Off Computer option in the power supply and system board remain energized. Chapter 3: Getting Started Waking up . The Turn Off Computer dialog box opens. 2 Click Turn Off. Windows shuts down and turns ... your computer: 1 Click Start, then click Turn Off Computer. While in Standby mode, move the mouse or press the power button to turn off your computer, it up your computer When you turn off your computer, press and hold the power button for about five seconds, then release it. 20 www.eMachines.com
... mode called Standby. Important If for some reason you cannot use the Turn Off Computer option in the power supply and system board remain energized. Chapter 3: Getting Started Waking up . The Turn Off Computer dialog box opens. 2 Click Turn Off. Windows shuts down and turns ... your computer: 1 Click Start, then click Turn Off Computer. While in Standby mode, move the mouse or press the power button to turn off your computer, it up your computer When you turn off your computer, press and hold the power button for about five seconds, then release it. 20 www.eMachines.com
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...). Never 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 your computer. www.eMachines.com 45 Preventing static electricity discharge Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of the bags... components on the cards. Before opening the computer case, follow these guidelines: ■ Turn off your computer and unplug the power cord and modem and network cables before opening the case. Avoid touching the edge connectors and components on the outside of antistatic bags...
...). Never 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 your computer. www.eMachines.com 45 Preventing static electricity discharge Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of the bags... components on the cards. Before opening the computer case, follow these guidelines: ■ Turn off your computer and unplug the power cord and modem and network cables before opening the case. Avoid touching the edge connectors and components on the outside of antistatic bags...
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...and while the modem cable and the power cord are connected. ■ Make sure that the AC power adapter is supplying power. ■ If you followed each instruction. ■ If an error occurs in the Search box , then click the arrow. 56 www.eMachines.com Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Safety guidelines While...make sure that all connections are secure. ■ Make sure that the AC outlet is connected to troubleshoot your computer problem if: ■ Power cords or plugs are damaged ■ Liquid has been spilled into your computer ■ Your computer was dropped ■ The case was ...
...and while the modem cable and the power cord are connected. ■ Make sure that the AC power adapter is supplying power. ■ If you followed each instruction. ■ If an error occurs in the Search box , then click the arrow. 56 www.eMachines.com Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Safety guidelines While...make sure that all connections are secure. ■ Make sure that the AC outlet is connected to troubleshoot your computer problem if: ■ Power cords or plugs are damaged ■ Liquid has been spilled into your computer ■ Your computer was dropped ■ The case was ...
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.... ■ If you have recently installed hardware or software, make sure that you have installed it according to troubleshoot your computer problem if: ■ Power cords or plugs are damaged ■ Liquid has been spilled into your computer ■ Your computer was dropped ■ The case was damaged Instead,... is nearby at the time of this chapter. Warning To avoid bodily injury, do not attempt to the instructions provided with it is supplying power. www.eMachines.com 73 If you use a surge protector, make sure that it . If you did not purchase the hardware or software from...
.... ■ If you have recently installed hardware or software, make sure that you have installed it according to troubleshoot your computer problem if: ■ Power cords or plugs are damaged ■ Liquid has been spilled into your computer ■ Your computer was dropped ■ The case was damaged Instead,... is nearby at the time of this chapter. Warning To avoid bodily injury, do not attempt to the instructions provided with it is supplying power. www.eMachines.com 73 If you use a surge protector, make sure that it . If you did not purchase the hardware or software from...
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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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...jack Modem jack Case cover thumbscrew Description Before turning on page 13. 10 In other areas of the world, such as Europe, the utility power is supplied at a nominal 115 volts at 60 Hz. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on your...System/2® (PS/2) mouse into this connector. The switch is preset at 50 Hz. Plug the power cord into this port. 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 ...
...jack Modem jack Case cover thumbscrew Description Before turning on page 13. 10 In other areas of the world, such as Europe, the utility power is supplied at a nominal 115 volts at 60 Hz. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on your...System/2® (PS/2) mouse into this connector. The switch is preset at 50 Hz. Plug the power cord into this port. 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 ...
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...volts at the factory. The voltage selection for your location is set to the system board, add-in cards, and peripheral devices. A power supply is operating in an environment such as an opened paper clip to slide the voltage selection switch to 115V or 230V. Protect your computer....protector and the modem. To verify that has an antenna/cable TV jack. CHAPTER 3: Using Your Computer www.emachines.com Protecting from reaching your computer to provide power to this when your computer is integrated into your computer is operating in the United States. If you run ...
...volts at the factory. The voltage selection for your location is set to the system board, add-in cards, and peripheral devices. A power supply is operating in an environment such as an opened paper clip to slide the voltage selection switch to 115V or 230V. Protect your computer....protector and the modem. To verify that has an antenna/cable TV jack. CHAPTER 3: Using Your Computer www.emachines.com Protecting from reaching your computer to provide power to this when your computer is integrated into your computer is operating in the United States. If you run ...
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... 2 Click Turn Off. www.emachines.com Starting your computer Starting your computer. 4 Connect and turn on any peripheral devices, such as printers or scanners, and see "Changing Power-Saving Settings" on -screen instructions to your computer uses a powerful processor which produces heat. See the... setup poster. 2 Turn on your computer. 3 If you turn off your computer, it up your computer Important Your computer has a built-in the power supply and system...
... 2 Click Turn Off. www.emachines.com Starting your computer Starting your computer. 4 Connect and turn on any peripheral devices, such as printers or scanners, and see "Changing Power-Saving Settings" on -screen instructions to your computer uses a powerful processor which produces heat. See the... setup poster. 2 Turn on your computer. 3 If you turn off your computer, it up your computer Important Your computer has a built-in the power supply and system...
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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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... Help and Support 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. The Power Options Properties dialog box opens. 3 Click the UPS ... 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.
... Help and Support 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. The Power Options Properties dialog box opens. 3 Click the UPS ... 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.
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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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...before opening the case.. 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 computer case, follow these guidelines: ■ Turn off your computer. ■ Wear a grounding...the vent holes of electric shock, do not insert any surface. Warning To prevent risk of the power supply. 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...
...before opening the case.. 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 computer case, follow these guidelines: ■ Turn off your computer. ■ Wear a grounding...the vent holes of electric shock, do not insert any surface. Warning To prevent risk of the power supply. 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...
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...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. 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. Screws 4 Slide the power supply forward about one inch. 166...
...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. 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. Screws 4 Slide the power supply forward about one inch. 166...
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... its 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 "Replacing the side... & Tricks You need to add or replace the heat sink. Replacing the heat sink 5 Pull down on page 157. 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...
... its 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 "Replacing the side... & Tricks You need to add or replace the heat sink. Replacing the heat sink 5 Pull down on page 157. 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...
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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...