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Replaced the batteries

I just replaced the batteries in my XS800. Now when I plug it in online light blinks, then on battery light comes on with online light still blinking. Eventually it starts going back and forth between ...
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How to connect a ADSL Splitter

I have a Back-UPS XS 1500 LCD. I can get ADSL where I am at now and was thinking about getting it. Talked to the ISP and they said they give you a splitter. How can I connect the slpitter to my APC? Wi...
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Back-UPS 650 Pro Problem

I've acquired a Back-UPS 650 pro. Upon plugging it into the mains there is a solid tone - no leds are lit. Holding the on button cause the tone to drop in frequency a little. Removing the mains power a...
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Cabling a SmartUPS-1000 to a Windows 7 PC

Been running an XP machine successfully connected to the Smart-UPS with cable 940-0024 and PCBE 8.0.1. Purchased a Windows 7 64bit machine that has no serial port and procured cable 940-0272A which is ...
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back-ups es 750 speakers cycle on/off after sleep mode

I recently purchased a Back-UPS ES 750 to use with my iMac (Intel) 24 in. aluminum. I followed the instructions to set threshold settings to 'high' because I thought my external speakers (Harman/Kardon...
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SMART UPS

RED REPLACE BATERY LIGHT ON .DO I NEED TO REPLACE THE WHOLE UNIT OR IS THERE A REPLACEABLE BATERY ON THIS UNIT(SMART UPS 1500)
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Transfer Voltage Adjustment on the BK350 (Back-UPS CS 350)

Is there any way to to adjust the transfer voltage on the BK350 (Back-UPS CS 350)? Can this be done by use of the front panel pushbutton (by pressing the front panel pushbutton fully inward for 10 seco...
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Will this UPS be powerful enough?

Hey Guys, I wanted to know if this APC will be powerful enough to sustain my computer in case of a failure http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=5774228&CatId=2...
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ES series 360 va 200watts up to 27 minutes I think I have a problem

Backs-UPS ES 350 firmware 823.B.1.D PowerChute personal edition 2.2, I have windows 7 Had this from 2007 never really had problems until couple of years I have gotten, clicks here and clicks there then...
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Need PowerChute software, APC's website directing me to wrong edition

Hello. I have a BackUPS XS 1200 (home type model) and need a version of the personal edition PowerChute software compatible with Windows 7 Ultimate x64. I found the links on APC's site for it, but afte...
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Question about older Smart 1400 Pro

Hello all! I just gave my older Smart 1400 Pro to my nephew, and he is unable to get it to turn on when he pushes the ON/OFF button. I was using the unit before I gave it to him, so I know it worked ok...
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