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Back-UPS XS 1300 not Allowing Windows 7 64bit PC to Hibernate or Sleep

I recently bought a Back-UPS XS 1300 (BX1300G) from Best Buy and so far I love it except one huge deal killing issue. The UPS will not allow my windows 7 64bit PC to hibernate, sleep or shutdown when I...
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EX7 Solution-Pac RS232 Solaris 10 setup: help please

After owning this EX7 for about 5 years (and replacing the batteries once) I am finally trying to get the management software to work and I'm having trouble. All the RS232 stuff seems OK: I've checked ...
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Power Cord

I just buy APC Back-UPS ES 500v, From avision technology. I check and found out they only provide me universal cord without local cord(malaysia). When I tell them, firstly they agreed with me that the ...
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Question about unplugging UPS

What is the best practice for maintaining a ups batteries life? For instance, when moving a ups battery is it best to turn it off by the power button and then unplug? Sometimes after doing this the ups...
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Back-UPS ESBE700G-AZ

HI I have the above unit. I have a problem with the 3 Controlled outlets in that they do not work. I have tried setting the threshold without success. The Master Enable button produces the right sound ...
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How to include Adobe software in Shutdown Sequence?

In the case of power failure, I need my Smart-UPS to gracefully shutdown additional applications to the OS, applications that are NOT on the list in the Configure Shutdown Sequence, in particular my Ad...
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ES 750 Battery Status Question

Hi, I have a Back-UPS ES750 that is about 5 years old. I have my PC (300W supply), monitor, router, and modem plugged in. Lately, the PC has been shutting off at random times. So I started checking the...
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where are the APC representatives in this forum?!

I posted a query about the APC Smart-UPS 230V that i own and am not getting any replies from forum members, which is okay, but where are the APC representatives? thanks.
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APC Smart-UPS 1500VA USB & Serial 230V + ASrock Z68 Extreme4 motherboa...

Hi. I have an Asrock Z68 Extreme4 motherboards in my new computer, which has an 850W PSU. Recently i got an APC UPS - Smart-UPS 1500VA USB & Serial 230V for this computer, but when connected to the...
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Low runtime on battery

Unit: APC BACK-UPS RS 1300VA LCD 120V This ups is approximately 2 years old. The batteries were not holding a charge, so I replaced them. I let it charge overnight. The battery Icon is showing full. Wi...
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Need difiitive answer on Mac usage with SC1500

I have the SC1500. It has a USB to serial cable. When I plug this into my Mac the UPS tab does not appear in the Preferences/power save menu. Many people say that this menu appears when they plug their...
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