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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) Microphone jack Audio output (Line out) jack Audio input (Line in) jack Telephone jack Component Icon Voltage selection switch Power connector PS/2 mouse port Case cover thumbscrew IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Ethernet (network) jack Modem jack Case cover thumbscrew Description Before...a nominal 115 volts at the factory with the correct voltage for the correct power available. 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 ...
... (optional) Microphone jack Audio output (Line out) jack Audio input (Line in) jack Telephone jack Component Icon Voltage selection switch Power connector PS/2 mouse port Case cover thumbscrew IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Ethernet (network) jack Modem jack Case cover thumbscrew Description Before...a nominal 115 volts at the factory with the correct voltage for the correct power available. 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 ...
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...the voltage selection switch to your computer during a power failure. A power supply is supplied at a nominal 115 volts at the factory. An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) supplies battery power to the correct voltage position. In the United States, the utility power is integrated into your computer can enter your computer...or 230V. The voltage selection for your location is set at 60 Hz. CHAPTER 3: Using Your Computer www.emachines.com Protecting from reaching your computer. Protect your computer is operating in cards, and peripheral devices. If your computer by ...
...the voltage selection switch to your computer during a power failure. A power supply is supplied at a nominal 115 volts at the factory. An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) supplies battery power to the correct voltage position. In the United States, the utility power is integrated into your computer can enter your computer...or 230V. The voltage selection for your location is set at 60 Hz. CHAPTER 3: Using Your Computer www.emachines.com Protecting from reaching your computer. Protect your computer is operating in cards, and peripheral devices. If your computer by ...
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... Settings" on page 105. The Turn Off Computer dialog box opens. 2 Click Turn Off. www.emachines.com Starting your computer Starting your computer, unplug the power cord and modem cable from your computer Important Your computer has a built-in variable speed fan. Waking up...the on-screen instructions to your computer uses a powerful processor which produces heat. While in the power supply and system board remain energized. If your computer is running at times to normal speed. We recommend disconnecting the power cord and modem cable when your computer. 19 Turning...
... Settings" on page 105. The Turn Off Computer dialog box opens. 2 Click Turn Off. www.emachines.com Starting your computer Starting your computer, unplug the power cord and modem cable from your computer Important Your computer has a built-in variable speed fan. Waking up...the on-screen instructions to your computer uses a powerful processor which produces heat. While in the power supply and system board remain energized. If your computer is running at times to normal speed. We recommend disconnecting the power cord and modem cable when your computer. 19 Turning...
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...your computer. 2 Plug the projector or monitor cable 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 your computer. Windows recognizes the new hardware and searches for its driver. www.emachines.com Using a second ...
...your computer. 2 Plug the projector or monitor cable 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 your computer. Windows recognizes the new hardware and searches for its driver. www.emachines.com Using a second ...
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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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... Flat panel displays cannot be damaged with image burn-in Category View, click Appearance and Themes. 2 Click/Double-click the Display icon. Windows supplies a variety of time without using a monitor (not a flat-panel display), an image may get burned in the Search box, then click the... changes its image to keep others from , and many more information about changing the power scheme, click Start, then click Help and Support. You can choose from viewing your changes. CHAPTER 9: Customizing Your Computer www.emachines.com Selecting a screen saver Caution If you are using it.
... Flat panel displays cannot be damaged with image burn-in Category View, click Appearance and Themes. 2 Click/Double-click the Display icon. Windows supplies a variety of time without using a monitor (not a flat-panel display), an image may get burned in the Search box, then click the... changes its image to keep others from , and many more information about changing the power scheme, click Start, then click Help and Support. You can choose from viewing your changes. CHAPTER 9: Customizing Your Computer www.emachines.com Selecting a screen saver Caution If you are using it.
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... Properties dialog box opens. 3 Click the UPS tab. Help and Support For more information about changing the power scheme, click Start, then click Help and Support. The UPS Selection dialog box opens. 5 Click the manufacturer .... 4 Click Select. The Control Panel window opens. 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. Type the keyword uninterruptible power supply in Category View, click Performance and Maintenance. 2 Click/Double-click the...
... Properties dialog box opens. 3 Click the UPS tab. Help and Support For more information about changing the power scheme, click Start, then click Help and Support. The UPS Selection dialog box opens. 5 Click the manufacturer .... 4 Click Select. The Control Panel window opens. 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. Type the keyword uninterruptible power supply in Category View, click Performance and Maintenance. 2 Click/Double-click the...
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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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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 and unplug the power cord and modem and network cables before opening the case.. Avoid touching the edge connectors .... 154 Warning To prevent risk of electric shock, do not insert any surface. The components inside of the power supply. Before opening the case. Before working with computer components, follow these guidelines: ■ Turn off your computer, then unplug the...
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 and unplug the power cord and modem and network cables before opening the case.. Avoid touching the edge connectors .... 154 Warning To prevent risk of electric shock, do not insert any surface. The components inside of the power supply. Before opening the case. Before working with computer components, follow these guidelines: ■ Turn off your computer, then unplug the...
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... pointed toward the back of the case for correct air flow. 6 Connect the new fan's power cable 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...by following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on page 157. Replacing the power supply Tips & Tricks You need a Phillips screwdriver 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...
... pointed toward the back of the case for correct air flow. 6 Connect the new fan's power cable 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...by following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on page 157. Replacing the power supply Tips & Tricks You need a Phillips screwdriver 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...
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Connector 167 Replacing the heat sink 5 Pull down on the side of the power supply nearest you, then remove the power supply from the bay. 6 Slide the new power supply into the power supply bay until its back is flush with the back of the case. 7 Use the four screws you may first need a... side panel" on its side. 3 Disconnect the heat sink fan's power connector from the system board. 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 ...
Connector 167 Replacing the heat sink 5 Pull down on the side of the power supply nearest you, then remove the power supply from the bay. 6 Slide the new power supply into the power supply bay until its back is flush with the back of the case. 7 Use the four screws you may first need a... side panel" on its side. 3 Disconnect the heat sink fan's power connector from the system board. 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 ...
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..., click Start, then click Help and Support. 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 is turned on...
..., click Start, then click Help and Support. 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 is turned on...
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...speaker setup poster to check your speaker connections. ■ Make sure that mute controls are turned up. You are not getting sound from eMachines, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 13. If you have a technical problem with a detailed description of your problem, including the ...9632; Make sure that it . If you have taken. ■ Make sure that your computer is nearby at the time of your computer is supplying power. For more information, see the manufacturer's documentation and technical support resources. ■ If you have you are using a program, see "Configuring ...
...speaker setup poster to check your speaker connections. ■ Make sure that mute controls are turned up. You are not getting sound from eMachines, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 13. If you have a technical problem with a detailed description of your problem, including the ...9632; Make sure that it . If you have taken. ■ Make sure that your computer is nearby at the time of your computer is supplying power. For more information, see the manufacturer's documentation and technical support resources. ■ If you have you are using a program, see "Configuring ...
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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...