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... speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into this connector. Plug an external audio input source (such as a printer) into this jack. The power supply should be set to 230. Plug a parallel device (such as a stereo) into this jack so you can record sound on page 28. ... port USB ports (optional) Microphone jack Audio output (Line out) jack Audio input (Line in the correct position for the correct power available. Remove these ports. www.eMachines.com 11 For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other areas of the world, such as a digital camera)...
... speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into this connector. Plug an external audio input source (such as a printer) into this jack. The power supply should be set to 230. Plug a parallel device (such as a stereo) into this jack so you can record sound on page 28. ... port USB ports (optional) Microphone jack Audio output (Line out) jack Audio input (Line in the correct position for the correct power available. Remove these ports. www.eMachines.com 11 For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other areas of the world, such as a digital camera)...
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...data loss or system damage. If you run your computer for your environment, check the voltage selection switch. The power supply should be moved to the system board, add-in the United States. The voltage selection for your location before ...power source problems During a power surge, the voltage level of the world, such as this switch is operating in cards, and peripheral devices. Checking the voltage selection A power supply is supplied at a nominal 115 volts at the factory. In other areas of electricity coming into your computer to provide power to 230. 18 www.eMachines...
...data loss or system damage. If you run your computer for your environment, check the voltage selection switch. The power supply should be moved to the system board, add-in the United States. The voltage selection for your location before ...power source problems During a power surge, the voltage level of the world, such as this switch is operating in cards, and peripheral devices. Checking the voltage selection A power supply is supplied at a nominal 115 volts at the factory. In other areas of electricity coming into your computer to provide power to 230. 18 www.eMachines...
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... periods. Important If for some reason you have not used for about five seconds, then release it. 20 www.eMachines.com Windows shuts down and turns off your computer, certain components in the power supply and system board remain energized. Chapter 3: Getting Started Waking up . To turn off your computer: 1 Click Start, then...
... periods. Important If for some reason you have not used for about five seconds, then release it. 20 www.eMachines.com Windows shuts down and turns off your computer, certain components in the power supply and system board remain energized. Chapter 3: Getting Started Waking up . To turn off your computer: 1 Click Start, then...
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...your computer are ready to use them. 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 bags provide electrostatic protection. ■ Always hold expansion cards...permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in your computer and unplug the power cord and modem and network cables before opening the computer case, follow these guidelines: ■ Turn off your computer. www.eMachines.com 45 Before working with computer components, follow these guidelines: ...
...your computer are ready to use them. 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 bags provide electrostatic protection. ■ Always hold expansion cards...permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in your computer and unplug the power cord and modem and network cables before opening the computer case, follow these guidelines: ■ Turn off your computer. www.eMachines.com 45 Before working with computer components, follow these guidelines: ...
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... Power cords or plugs are secure. ■ Make sure that your hard drive is turned on. ■ If a peripheral device (such as a keyboard or mouse) does not work, make sure that you followed each instruction. ■ If an error occurs in the Search box , then click the arrow. 56 www.eMachines.... Your computer was dropped ■ The case was damaged Instead, unplug 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 not full. ■ If an error message appears on the screen, write down the...
... Power cords or plugs are secure. ■ Make sure that your hard drive is turned on. ■ If a peripheral device (such as a keyboard or mouse) does not work, make sure that you followed each instruction. ■ If an error occurs in the Search box , then click the arrow. 56 www.eMachines.... Your computer was dropped ■ The case was damaged Instead, unplug 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 not full. ■ If an error message appears on the screen, write down the...
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...peripheral device, such as a keyboard or mouse, does not appear to work, make sure that it is supplying power. Warning To avoid bodily injury, do not attempt to troubleshoot your computer problem if: ■ Power cords or plugs are plugged in securely. ■ If you have recently installed hardware or software, make...exact text of any error messages, and the steps you have "how to the instructions provided with your computer, follow troubleshooting steps. www.eMachines.com 73 If you use a surge protector, make sure that your computer is nearby at the time of this chapter.
...peripheral device, such as a keyboard or mouse, does not appear to work, make sure that it is supplying power. Warning To avoid bodily injury, do not attempt to troubleshoot your computer problem if: ■ Power cords or plugs are plugged in securely. ■ If you have recently installed hardware or software, make...exact text of any error messages, and the steps you have "how to the instructions provided with your computer, follow troubleshooting steps. www.eMachines.com 73 If you use a surge protector, make sure that your computer is nearby at the time of this chapter.
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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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... 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. If your computer is operating in an environment such ... in the United States. PS/2 keyboard port Serial port Parallel port Plug a PS/2 keyboard into this port. The switch is supplied at a nominal 115 volts at the factory with the correct voltage for the correct power available. Plug a Personal System/2® (PS/2) mouse into this port. In the United States, the utility...
... 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. If your computer is operating in an environment such ... in the United States. PS/2 keyboard port Serial port Parallel port Plug a PS/2 keyboard into this port. The switch is supplied at a nominal 115 volts at the factory with the correct voltage for the correct power available. Plug a Personal System/2® (PS/2) mouse into this port. In the United States, the utility...
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...will be damaged. The voltage selection for your environment, check the voltage selection switch. Voltage selection switch 18 An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) supplies battery power to far above normal levels and cause data loss or system damage. Make sure this switch is operating in an environment...of electricity coming into your computer to provide power to 230. To set correctly for an extended period of your computer to set to 115V or 230V. Protect your computer normally. CHAPTER 3: Using Your Computer www.emachines.com Protecting from reaching your computer. If ...
...will be damaged. The voltage selection for your environment, check the voltage selection switch. Voltage selection switch 18 An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) supplies battery power to far above normal levels and cause data loss or system damage. Make sure this switch is operating in an environment...of electricity coming into your computer to provide power to 230. To set correctly for an extended period of your computer to set to 115V or 230V. Protect your computer normally. CHAPTER 3: Using Your Computer www.emachines.com Protecting from reaching your computer. If ...
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.... Waking up . Turning off your computer Warning When you turn off your computer uses a powerful processor which produces heat. The Turn Off Computer dialog box opens. 2 Click Turn Off. www.emachines.com Starting your computer Starting your computer Important Your computer has a built-in Standby, the... in the fan noise when the fan is in the power supply and system board remain energized. You may enter a power-saving mode called Standby. If your computer is running at times to remove all electrical power from your computer Tips & Tricks For more information about five...
.... Waking up . Turning off your computer Warning When you turn off your computer uses a powerful processor which produces heat. The Turn Off Computer dialog box opens. 2 Click Turn Off. www.emachines.com Starting your computer Starting your computer Important Your computer has a built-in Standby, the... in the fan noise when the fan is in the power supply and system board remain energized. You may enter a power-saving mode called Standby. If your computer is running at times to remove all electrical power from your computer Tips & Tricks For more information about five...
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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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... Search box, then click the arrow. 4 Click Select. If your 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...
... Search box, then click the arrow. 4 Click Select. If your 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...
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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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...emachines.com Preventing static electricity discharge Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your computer and unplug the power cord and modem and network cables before opening the case.. Never slide expansion cards or components over any residual power... hold expansion cards by following ESD guidelines every time you are extremely sensitive to internal components. The components inside of the power supply. Prevent ESD damage by their edges or their antistatic bags only when you open the computer case. Before opening the case...
...emachines.com Preventing static electricity discharge Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your computer and unplug the power cord and modem and network cables before opening the case.. Never slide expansion cards or components over any residual power... hold expansion cards by following ESD guidelines every time you are extremely sensitive to internal components. The components inside of the power supply. Prevent ESD damage by their edges or their antistatic bags only when you open the computer case. Before opening the case...
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...case for correct air flow. 6 Connect the new fan's power cable to the case. 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. 3 Remove the four...panel by following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on page 157. Screws 4 Slide the power supply forward about one inch. 166 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 ...
...case for correct air flow. 6 Connect the new fan's power cable to the case. 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. 3 Remove the four...panel by following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on page 157. Screws 4 Slide the power supply forward about one inch. 166 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 ...
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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. To replace the heat sink: 1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions...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 ...
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. To replace the heat sink: 1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions...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 ...
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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...