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new CS 500 won't turn on?

Hi, I received my CS 500 earlier today and I'm not sure if I'm doing it right, but it doesn't seem to turn on. I connected the battery, connected AC power, and yellow "on battery" led was blinking very...
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New BX1500G - No Internet through Ethernet

Bought a new BX1500G today to replace my 1500LCD instead of buying a replacement battery. I've never used the Ethernet port on these before, but decided to try it today. Unfortunately, I cannot connect...
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Red Light Flashing on Model Back-UPS ES 500

What does it mean when the red light flashes on model Back-UPS ES 500? Thanks for any help!
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ES700 doesn't power on - battery dead?

Hi, I have been using a ES 700 for two years as an UPS for my ReadyNas. Now, the ES 700 won't power on any more. When I press the button, nothing happens. If I press and holds, the green light sometime...
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XS 900 UPS goes to overload

I read a post on here about someone who is having my same issue and basically my unit is toast is what I got form it but someone helped him find out if the unit was still under warranty. That is what I...
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Q. re: Grounding equipment

In addition to my 3 workstations and a middle-sized server in my "shack" - I am also an amateur radio enthusiast [ ke5sbg ]. Up until last September, in addition to the computer equipment, I HAD three...
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More confused than ever about a few products...

I did some searching and now think I may have the wrong product attached to my TV/game system and audio system. Awhile back I purchased a pair of the Line-R1200 units thinking they would be the best ch...
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Windows XP Update SP2 to SP3 Update Shutdown Powerchute.exe?

I am going to update Win XP to SP3 and part of the Microsoft instructions are to shut down all programs during the update installation.. Should I shutdown powerchute.exe from task manager and is there ...
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Surge through USB cable

I have a BACKUPS RS 800 that I purchased with my computer about 4 years ago. A couple weeks ago we had a major lighting strike near our house. We did not loose power. The next day, I noticed the Illumi...
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BX1000G

Question i just purchased a bx1000g i want to hook it up to a computerized phone system my question is in the event of a power outage and the battery in the ups becomes empty and when utility power is ...
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Brand new UPS - chirping on startup - defective unit?

Just picked up the BR1300G Back-UPS Pro 1300 to replace a failed UPS. Followed the initial install instructions to get the batteries installed and ready. Plugged it in and turned it on - and I am getti...
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