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... will be damaged. An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) supplies battery power to your computer 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 supplied at 230 volts at 60 Hz. If.... The power supply should be set correctly for an extended period of the world, such as this switch is set to save your work and shut down your location is operating in an environment such as Europe, the utility power is supplied at a nominal 115 volts at 50 Hz. Warning...
... will be damaged. An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) supplies battery power to your computer 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 supplied at 230 volts at 60 Hz. If.... The power supply should be set correctly for an extended period of the world, such as this switch is set to save your work and shut down your location is operating in an environment such as Europe, the utility power is supplied at a nominal 115 volts at 50 Hz. Warning...
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...cable when your computer. To turn off your computer, press and hold the power button for about five seconds, then release it. 20 www.eMachines.com While in the power supply and system board remain energized. Important If for some reason you turn off your computer, it up your computer... When you have not used for several minutes or have not turned off your computer, certain components in Standby, the power indicator flashes. Windows shuts down and turns off your computer will not be used your computer for long periods. In order to "wake" it may enter a power-...
...cable when your computer. To turn off your computer, press and hold the power button for about five seconds, then release it. 20 www.eMachines.com While in the power supply and system board remain energized. Important If for some reason you turn off your computer, it up your computer... When you have not used for several minutes or have not turned off your computer, certain components in Standby, the power indicator flashes. Windows shuts down and turns off your computer will not be used your computer for long periods. In order to "wake" it may enter a power-...
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...has a narrow, straw-like extension ■ Cotton swabs ■ A CD or DVD drive cleaning kit Cleaning the exterior Warning When you shut down your computer, the power turns off your computer and other parts of air that you purchased your computer. Cleaning your computer Keeping your computer... clean and the vents free from the wall outlets. Do not use abrasive or solvent cleaners because they can of your system. www.eMachines.com 41 Norton AntiVirus. You may want to gather these items and put together a computer cleaning kit: ■ A soft, lint-free...
...has a narrow, straw-like extension ■ Cotton swabs ■ A CD or DVD drive cleaning kit Cleaning the exterior Warning When you shut down your computer, the power turns off your computer and other parts of air that you purchased your computer. Cleaning your computer Keeping your computer... clean and the vents free from the wall outlets. Do not use abrasive or solvent cleaners because they can of your system. www.eMachines.com 41 Norton AntiVirus. You may want to gather these items and put together a computer cleaning kit: ■ A soft, lint-free...
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... and modem cable before opening the case. Removing the side panel To remove the side panel: 1 Follow the instructions in "First steps" on page 56. 2 Shut down your computer, then disconnect the power cord and modem, network, and all peripheral device cables. 3 Press the power button to drain any residual power...
... and modem cable before opening the case. Removing the side panel To remove the side panel: 1 Follow the instructions in "First steps" on page 56. 2 Shut down your computer, then disconnect the power cord and modem, network, and all peripheral device cables. 3 Press the power button to drain any residual power...
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... of used batteries following the instructions in your computer, replace the system battery. The main menu of the socket. 52 www.eMachines.com Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by following the manufacturer's instructions. Important Your computer's battery location may ...vary from the utility. 4 Shut down all the values in the BIOS Setup utility are not saved when you turn off your computer. The battery pops out...
... of used batteries following the instructions in your computer, replace the system battery. The main menu of the socket. 52 www.eMachines.com Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by following the manufacturer's instructions. Important Your computer's battery location may ...vary from the utility. 4 Shut down all the values in the BIOS Setup utility are not saved when you turn off your computer. The battery pops out...
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...You may be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your computer. ■ Make sure that the drive is facing up, then try again. ■ Try a different disc. Audio See "Sound" on page 70. www.eMachines.com 57 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Add-in cards The ...computer does not recognize an add-in card ■ Shut down and restart your computer. ■ Some music CDs have installed the required software. For...
...You may be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your computer. ■ Make sure that the drive is facing up, then try again. ■ Try a different disc. Audio See "Sound" on page 70. www.eMachines.com 57 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Add-in cards The ...computer does not recognize an add-in card ■ Shut down and restart your computer. ■ Some music CDs have installed the required software. For...
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... and DVD drives contain regional codes that help control DVD title exports and help reduce illegal disc distribution. You may not match. 58 www.eMachines.com For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on your DVD drive's regional code must match the regional code for the disc is on...sure that the DVD program has been installed on page 21. ■ Make sure that the speaker cables are connected correctly and securely. ■ Shut down and restart your computer's delivery address. The regional code for the United States and Canada is 1. The regional code for the disc. For ...
... and DVD drives contain regional codes that help control DVD title exports and help reduce illegal disc distribution. You may not match. 58 www.eMachines.com For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on your DVD drive's regional code must match the regional code for the disc is on...sure that the DVD program has been installed on page 21. ■ Make sure that the speaker cables are connected correctly and securely. ■ Shut down and restart your computer's delivery address. The regional code for the United States and Canada is 1. The regional code for the disc. For ...
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... the diskette you are flawed and cannot be read by the diskette drive. ■ Run Error-checking on . Delete unnecessary files on the diskette. www.eMachines.com 59 You see a "Access Denied" or "Write protect" error message ■ Move the write-protection tab in the upper-right corner of the diskette... is turned on the diskette. Occasionally diskettes are using the diskette again. Diskette drive The diskette drive is not recognized ■ Shut down and restart your computer is down (unprotected). ■ The diskette may be full.
... the diskette you are flawed and cannot be read by the diskette drive. ■ Run Error-checking on . Delete unnecessary files on the diskette. www.eMachines.com 59 You see a "Access Denied" or "Write protect" error message ■ Move the write-protection tab in the upper-right corner of the diskette... is turned on the diskette. Occasionally diskettes are using the diskette again. Diskette drive The diskette drive is not recognized ■ Shut down and restart your computer is down (unprotected). ■ The diskette may be full.
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... not in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 3 Click/Double-click the Phone and Modem Options icon, then click the Modems tab. 66 www.eMachines.com If your Control Panel is in use (for technical support. ■ See if the modem works with the modem connection. ■...; Shut down and restart your computer. ■ Run Windows modem diagnostics. The problem may be with just one program. ■ Review the troubleshooting information under "Internet" ...
... not in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 3 Click/Double-click the Phone and Modem Options icon, then click the Modems tab. 66 www.eMachines.com If your Control Panel is in use (for technical support. ■ See if the modem works with the modem connection. ■...; Shut down and restart your computer. ■ Run Windows modem diagnostics. The problem may be with just one program. ■ Review the troubleshooting information under "Internet" ...
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Mouse The mouse does not work ■ Make sure that the mouse cable is plugged in correctly. ■ Shut down and restart your computer. ■ Remove all extension cables and switch boxes. ■ Try a mouse you know is clean and free of electrical interference, ... off for at least a half hour, then restart your computer. ■ Change the display settings. ■ Move the monitor away from sources of debris. www.eMachines.com 69 If you have an optical mouse, clean the mouse by wiping the bottom with a clean, damp cloth. For more information about display types...
Mouse The mouse does not work ■ Make sure that the mouse cable is plugged in correctly. ■ Shut down and restart your computer. ■ Remove all extension cables and switch boxes. ■ Try a mouse you know is clean and free of electrical interference, ... off for at least a half hour, then restart your computer. ■ Change the display settings. ■ Move the monitor away from sources of debris. www.eMachines.com 69 If you have an optical mouse, clean the mouse by wiping the bottom with a clean, damp cloth. For more information about display types...