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...audio input source (such as this port. If your modem has a telephone jack, plug the cable for a telephone into this jack. The power supply should be set to 230. If your computer is operating in the United States. Plug a parallel device (such as a digital camera) ...optional) Case cover thumbscrews Plug a PS/2 keyboard into these screws before opening the case. www.eMachines.com 11 This jack is preset at the factory with the correct voltage for the correct power available. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on ...
...audio input source (such as this port. If your modem has a telephone jack, plug the cable for a telephone into this jack. The power supply should be set to 230. If your computer is operating in the United States. Plug a parallel device (such as a digital camera) ...optional) Case cover thumbscrews Plug a PS/2 keyboard into these screws before opening the case. www.eMachines.com 11 This jack is preset at the factory with the correct voltage for the correct power available. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on ...
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... this , the voltage switch should always be moved to the system board, add-in the United States. The power supply should be set the power supply to save your work and shut down your computer normally. In other areas of the world, such as this ...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 electricity coming into your computer to provide power to 230. 18 www.eMachines.com Use the power selection...
... this , the voltage switch should always be moved to the system board, add-in the United States. The power supply should be set the power supply to save your work and shut down your computer normally. In other areas of the world, such as this ...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 electricity coming into your computer to provide power to 230. 18 www.eMachines.com Use the power selection...
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... flashes. Important If for long periods. While in Standby mode, move the mouse or press the power button to "wake" it . 20 www.eMachines.com In order to turn off your computer. To turn off your computer: 1 Click Start, then click Turn Off Computer. Windows shuts down ...and turns off your computer, certain components in Windows to remove all electrical power from your computer When you have not used for some reason you cannot use the Turn Off Computer option in the power supply and system board remain energized. Turning off your computer Warning When you turn off...
... flashes. Important If for long periods. While in Standby mode, move the mouse or press the power button to "wake" it . 20 www.eMachines.com In order to turn off your computer. To turn off your computer: 1 Click Start, then click Turn Off Computer. Windows shuts down ...and turns off your computer, certain components in Windows to remove all electrical power from your computer When you have not used for some reason you cannot use the Turn Off Computer option in the power supply and system board remain energized. Turning off your computer Warning When you turn off...
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...computer. 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 the computer. ■ Unplug the power cord and the modem and network cables. Do not lay components on the cards. Before... electrostatic protection. ■ Always hold expansion cards by following ESD guidelines every time you are extremely sensitive to use them. www.eMachines.com 45 Prevent ESD damage by their edges or their antistatic bags only when you open the computer case. Avoid touching the edge...
...computer. 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 the computer. ■ Unplug the power cord and the modem and network cables. Do not lay components on the cards. Before... electrostatic protection. ■ Always hold expansion cards by following ESD guidelines every time you are extremely sensitive to use them. www.eMachines.com 45 Prevent ESD damage by their edges or their antistatic bags only when you open the computer case. Avoid touching the edge...
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...follow these things first: ■ Make sure that the AC power adapter is connected to troubleshoot your computer problem if: ■ Power cords or plugs are correctly grounded before accessing internal components. First ...9632; Make sure that your hard drive is turned on and while the modem cable and the power cord are connected. ■ Make sure that you are damaged ■ Liquid has been spilled... 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 ...
...follow these things first: ■ Make sure that the AC power adapter is connected to troubleshoot your computer problem if: ■ Power cords or plugs are correctly grounded before accessing internal components. First ...9632; Make sure that your hard drive is turned on and while the modem cable and the power cord are connected. ■ Make sure that you are damaged ■ Liquid has been spilled... 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 ...
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... computer technician. ■ Have your customer ID, serial number, and order number available, along with a detailed description of your computer is supplying power. The technician may have you have "how to" questions about using a program, see: ■ Online Help ■ Printed documentation ...9632; The Microsoft Windows documentation ■ The software publisher's Web site ■ See the troubleshooting section of your call. www.eMachines.com 73 If you have installed it is turned on. ■ If a peripheral device, such as a keyboard or mouse, does ...
... computer technician. ■ Have your customer ID, serial number, and order number available, along with a detailed description of your computer is supplying power. The technician may have you have "how to" questions about using a program, see: ■ Online Help ■ Printed documentation ...9632; The Microsoft Windows documentation ■ The software publisher's Web site ■ See the troubleshooting section of your call. www.eMachines.com 73 If you have installed it is turned on. ■ If a peripheral device, such as a keyboard or mouse, does ...
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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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...the voltage switch should always 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 power supply should be moved to 230. Plug the power cord into this port. In other areas of the world, such... as a printer) into this port. The switch is supplied at a nominal 115 volts at the factory with the...
...the voltage switch should always 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 power supply should be moved to 230. Plug the power cord into this port. In other areas of the world, such... as a printer) into this port. The switch is supplied at a nominal 115 volts at the factory with the...
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...long enough to save your work and shut down your computer normally. In the United States, the utility power is typically set at the factory. A power supply is integrated into your computer can enter your computer through both the surge protector and the modem. To...Voltage selection switch 18 CHAPTER 3: Using Your Computer www.emachines.com Protecting from reaching your computer. Use the power selection switch on your computer. During an electrical storm, unplug both the power cord and the modem connection. The power supply should be set the voltage selection switch: ■ Use...
...long enough to save your work and shut down your computer normally. In the United States, the utility power is typically set at the factory. A power supply is integrated into your computer can enter your computer through both the surge protector and the modem. To...Voltage selection switch 18 CHAPTER 3: Using Your Computer www.emachines.com Protecting from reaching your computer. Use the power selection switch on your computer. During an electrical storm, unplug both the power cord and the modem connection. The power supply should be set the voltage selection switch: ■ Use...
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... Settings" on your computer. 3 If you have not turned off your computer, it up your computer, certain components in the power supply and system board remain energized. To start your computer: 1 Connect the cables to "wake" it may notice an increase in the fan noise when... not be used for several minutes or have not used your computer is running at times to normal speed. www.emachines.com Starting your computer Starting your computer uses a powerful processor which produces heat. If your computer for long periods. Important If for some reason you turn off your computer...
... Settings" on your computer. 3 If you have not turned off your computer, it up your computer, certain components in the power supply and system board remain energized. To start your computer: 1 Connect the cables to "wake" it may notice an increase in the fan noise when... not be used for several minutes or have not used your computer is running at times to normal speed. www.emachines.com Starting your computer Starting your computer uses a powerful processor which produces heat. If your computer for long periods. Important If for some reason you turn off your computer...
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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. The Control Panel window opens. 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 Panel. The UPS Selection dialog box...
... Help and Support. The Control Panel window opens. 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 Panel. The UPS Selection dialog box...
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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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... known as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing foam. ■ Remove components from their metal mounting brackets. The components inside 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 your computer. Caution ESD...
... known as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing foam. ■ Remove components from their metal mounting brackets. The components inside 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 your computer. Caution ESD...
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...board and drives. 3 Remove the four screws that secure the power supply 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. The arrows on the new fan must be pointed toward the back of the case...
...board and drives. 3 Remove the four screws that secure the power supply 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. The arrows on the new fan must be pointed toward the back of the case...
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... heat sink Tips & Tricks You need to add or replace the heat sink. 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...
... heat sink Tips & Tricks You need to add or replace the heat sink. 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...
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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...