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...lime green. This jack is color-coded red or pink. If your area. Plug the power cord into this port. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a printer) into this port. The power supply should be set to 230. Plug a Personal System/2® (PS/2) mouse into this... a serial device (such as a digital camera) into this port. www.eMachines.com 11 In the United States, the utility power is supplied at a nominal 115 volts at 50 Hz. Desktop PC Back Component Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 mouse port Icon Description Before turning on your computer, make sure...
...lime green. This jack is color-coded red or pink. If your area. Plug the power cord into this port. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a printer) into this port. The power supply should be set to 230. Plug a Personal System/2® (PS/2) mouse into this... a serial device (such as a digital camera) into this port. www.eMachines.com 11 In the United States, the utility power is supplied at a nominal 115 volts at 50 Hz. Desktop PC Back Component Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 mouse port Icon Description Before turning on your computer, make sure...
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... extended period of your computer to provide power to set at 60 Hz. Protect your computer is operating in an environment such as Europe, the utility power is typically set the power supply to 230. 18 www.eMachines.com Use the power selection switch on your computer. In the... United States, the utility power is integrated into your computer can enter your computer through both...
... extended period of your computer to provide power to set at 60 Hz. Protect your computer is operating in an environment such as Europe, the utility power is typically set the power supply to 230. 18 www.eMachines.com Use the power selection switch on your computer. In the... United States, the utility power is integrated into your computer can enter your computer through both...
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...off your computer, it . 20 www.eMachines.com Chapter 3: Getting Started Waking up . 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 remove all electrical power from your computer for long periods. ...flashes. If your computer is in Windows to turn off your computer: 1 Click Start, then click Turn Off Computer. While in the power supply and system board remain energized. To turn off your computer. The Turn Off Computer dialog box opens. 2 Click Turn Off. Important If ...
...off your computer, it . 20 www.eMachines.com Chapter 3: Getting Started Waking up . 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 remove all electrical power from your computer for long periods. ...flashes. If your computer is in Windows to turn off your computer: 1 Click Start, then click Turn Off Computer. While in the power supply and system board remain energized. To turn off your computer. The Turn Off Computer dialog box opens. 2 Click Turn Off. Important If ...
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...the inside your 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 cards. Caution ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in your...off your computer. Prevent ESD damage by their edges or their antistatic bags only when you open the computer case. www.eMachines.com 45 Before opening the case. Preventing static electricity discharge Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of the bags provide ...
...the inside your 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 cards. Caution ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in your...off your computer. Prevent ESD damage by their edges or their antistatic bags only when you open the computer case. www.eMachines.com 45 Before opening the case. Preventing static electricity discharge Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of the bags provide ...
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... and fixing the problem. ■ If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you performed and make sure that you use a power strip or surge protector, make sure that it is turned on. ■ If a peripheral device (such as a keyboard or mouse) does not work...not attempt to your computer and an AC outlet and that the AC outlet is supplying power. ■ 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 page...
... and fixing the problem. ■ If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you performed and make sure that you use a power strip or surge protector, make sure that it is turned on. ■ If a peripheral device (such as a keyboard or mouse) does not work...not attempt to your computer and an AC outlet and that the AC outlet is supplying power. ■ 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 page...
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... software from eMachines, see : ■ Online Help ■ Printed documentation ■ The Microsoft Windows documentation ■ The software publisher's Web site ■ See the troubleshooting section of this chapter. Warning To avoid bodily injury, do not attempt to troubleshoot your computer problem if: ■ Power cords or ... turned on. ■ If a peripheral device, such as a keyboard or mouse, does not appear to work, make sure that it is supplying power. Telephone support Telephone support Before calling eMachines Customer Care If you have a technical problem with it. www...
... software from eMachines, see : ■ Online Help ■ Printed documentation ■ The Microsoft Windows documentation ■ The software publisher's Web site ■ See the troubleshooting section of this chapter. Warning To avoid bodily injury, do not attempt to troubleshoot your computer problem if: ■ Power cords or ... turned on. ■ If a peripheral device, such as a keyboard or mouse, does not appear to work, make sure that it is supplying power. Telephone support Telephone support Before calling eMachines Customer Care If you have a technical problem with it. www...
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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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... on page 13. 10 For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other areas of the world, such as Europe, the utility power is supplied at 230 volts at 50 Hz. Plug a parallel device (such as this, the voltage switch should always be moved to 230. For more information... operating in the correct position for your computer, make sure that this switch is preset at 60 Hz. 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. For more information, ...
... on page 13. 10 For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other areas of the world, such as Europe, the utility power is supplied at 230 volts at 50 Hz. Plug a parallel device (such as this, the voltage switch should always be moved to 230. For more information... operating in the correct position for your computer, make sure that this switch is preset at 60 Hz. 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. For more information, ...
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... peripheral devices. Voltage selection switch 18 Protect your computer during a power failure. Protect your computer and peripheral devices by using a surge protector. An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) supplies battery power to your computer by connecting them to the correct voltage position. ...them from power source problems Warning High voltages can increase to 230. Use the power selection switch on your computer. CHAPTER 3: Using Your Computer www.emachines.com Protecting from reaching your computer. In the United States, the utility power is supplied at 230...
... peripheral devices. Voltage selection switch 18 Protect your computer during a power failure. Protect your computer and peripheral devices by using a surge protector. An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) supplies battery power to your computer by connecting them to the correct voltage position. ...them from power source problems Warning High voltages can increase to 230. Use the power selection switch on your computer. CHAPTER 3: Using Your Computer www.emachines.com Protecting from reaching your computer. In the United States, the utility power is supplied at 230...
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...and turns off your computer. 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. When you cannot use the Turn Off Computer option in Standby mode, move the mouse or press the... computer will not be used your computer for the first time, follow the on page 105. www.emachines.com Starting your computer Starting your computer uses a powerful processor which produces heat. You may enter a power-saving mode called Standby. See the setup poster. 2 Turn on your computer. 3 If you turn...
...and turns off your computer. 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. When you cannot use the Turn Off Computer option in Standby mode, move the mouse or press the... computer will not be used your computer for the first time, follow the on page 105. www.emachines.com Starting your computer Starting your computer uses a powerful processor which produces heat. You may enter a power-saving mode called Standby. See the setup poster. 2 Turn on your computer. 3 If you turn...
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...of the VGA port on your computer, see the setup poster or "Back" 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 the desktop, then click Properties. Windows recognizes the new hardware and searches for its driver. www.emachines.com Using a second monitor...
...of the VGA port on your computer, see the setup poster or "Back" 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 the desktop, then click Properties. Windows recognizes the new hardware and searches for its driver. www.emachines.com Using a second monitor...
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... Help and Support For more are available from , and many more information about changing the power scheme, click Start, then click Help and Support. If your monitor screen if you can.../Double-click the Display icon. Flat panel displays cannot be damaged with image burn-in. Windows supplies a variety of time without using a monitor (not a flat-panel display), an image may ...Display Properties dialog box opens. 3 Click the Screen Saver tab. CHAPTER 9: Customizing Your Computer www.emachines.com Selecting a screen saver Caution If you are using it. You should use a screen saver ...
... Help and Support For more are available from , and many more information about changing the power scheme, click Start, then click Help and Support. If your monitor screen if you can.../Double-click the Display icon. Flat panel displays cannot be damaged with image burn-in. Windows supplies a variety of time without using a monitor (not a flat-panel display), an image may ...Display Properties dialog box opens. 3 Click the Screen Saver tab. CHAPTER 9: Customizing Your Computer www.emachines.com Selecting a screen saver Caution If you are using it. You should use a screen saver ...
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... Control Panel is attached. 6 Click Finish, then click OK. 118 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. Type the keyword uninterruptible power supply in Category View, click Performance and Maintenance. 2 Click/Double-click the...
... Control Panel is attached. 6 Click Finish, then click OK. 118 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. Type the keyword uninterruptible power supply in Category View, click Performance and Maintenance. 2 Click/Double-click the...
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... your computer. 154 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. ■ Touch a bare metal surface on the back of the power supply. Avoid touching the edge connectors and components on page 154...
... your computer. 154 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. ■ Touch a bare metal surface on the back of the power supply. Avoid touching the edge connectors and components on page 154...
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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 the case. 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 157. Replacing the power supply Tips & Tricks You need a Phillips screwdriver to the...
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 the case. 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 157. Replacing the power supply Tips & Tricks You need a Phillips screwdriver to the...
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... following the instructions in "Replacing the side panel" on the side of the power supply nearest you 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 system board. Replacing the heat sink 5 Pull down on page 157...
... following the instructions in "Replacing the side panel" on the side of the power supply nearest you 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 system board. Replacing the heat sink 5 Pull down on page 157...
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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...