eMachines EL1300 manual Preparing power connections, Protecting from power source problems

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Preparing power connections

Protecting from power source problems

Warning

High voltages can enter your computer through both the power cord and the modem connection. Protect your computer by using a surge protector. If you have a telephone modem, use a surge protector that has a modem jack. If you have a cable modem, use a surge protector that has an antenna/cable TV jack. During an electrical storm, unplug both the surge protector and the modem.

During a power surge, the voltage level of electricity coming into your computer can increase to far above normal levels and cause data loss or system damage. Protect your computer and peripheral devices by connecting them to a surge protector, which absorbs voltage surges and prevents them from reaching your computer.

An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) supplies battery power to your computer during a power failure. Although you cannot run your computer for an extended period of time with a UPS, a UPS lets you run your computer long enough to save your work and shut down your computer normally.

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Contents User Guide Page Safety instructions Information for your safety and comfortProduct servicing Disposal instructions IiiFinding your comfort zone Tips and information for comfortable useTaking care of your vision Page Contents Viii Chapter Front About this guideBack Hdmi Setting Up and Getting Started Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain Working safely and comfortablyProtecting from power source problems Preparing power connectionsChecking the voltage selection Connecting a dial-up modem Connecting to a broadband modem or networkUsing the World Wide Web Connecting to a Web site Downloading files Using a router Wired Ethernet networkingEthernet networking Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit EthernetEquipment you need for a router-based Ethernet network Making sure your broadband connection works Important Setting up wired Ethernet network hardwareSetting Up and Getting Started Router WAN port Naming the computers and the workgroup Establishing your Ethernet network connectionConfiguring the TCP/IP protocol Testing your network Sharing drives and printers Adding a printer to your networkSharing resources Or drive to uncheck the box Click Apply, then click OK Viewing shared drives and folders Using the networkCopying files across the network Creating a shortcut to a network driveOpening files across the network Printing files across the network Setting Up and Getting Started Troubleshooting First steps TroubleshootingAudio Add-in cardsCD or DVD drives DVD drivesTroubleshooting Hard drive Expansion cardsFile management Troubleshooting See also Modem dial-up on InternetTroubleshooting Memory KeyboardModem dial-up Memory card readerModem cable or DSL Page Troubleshooting Page Monitor Mouse Optical disc drives NetworksPage Printer PasswordsPower Page Sound Recovering your system Creating recovery discs Recovering pre-installed software and drivers Returning your system to its factory condition Recovering from within Windows OSRecovering from your recovery discs Recovering from the hard drive during startupCreating disc labels with LabelPrint What is Labelflash?Creating Labelflash Disc Labels Page Troubleshooting Page JPG/JPEG TIF/TIFF BMP GIF Label side of most discs is the least shiny side Before calling Customer Care Telephone supportSelf-help Troubleshooting Appendix a Operation conditions FCC noticeDeclaration of Conformity for EU countries Modem noticesList of applicable countries Macrovision copyright protection notice Laser compliance statementLCD pixel statement European Union EU Radio device regulatory notice GeneralFCC RF safety requirement Appendix a Regulations and safety notices