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BE750G

Is this UPS supposed to take 15-20 seconds to start every time the green ON button is pressed? I corresponded with APC support who determined that I might have a defective unit. The user guide sheet sp...
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"Unable to communicate with APC battery backup"

"Unable to communicate with APC battery backup" I have tried all of the treads in here and no fix. I just uninstalled the software and have not had any beeps yet. Seems weird because this ran on other ...
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On Battery Time Question

Hi, I'm planning to buy a APC BE750G-CN from our local Ciruit City store. ( [http://www.thesource.ca/estore/product.aspx?language=en-CA&product=6118522] ) They say that the bettery last 70 minutes....
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Back-UPS LS500 Bad?

I have an XP Pro SP3 computer protected by a Back-UPS LS500 of undetermined age. It is shutting down now when there is a flicker on the line. I had been using XP native UPS so decided to install APC Po...
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UPS for Antec P190+1200

Hi there, I have an Antec P190 Case that has 2 power supplies. One 650Watts and the other 550Watts. I have a dilema. Should I buy 2 UPS to cover the 2 power supplies? Or, is there something not to expa...
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Wait, that can't be right....

My Back-UPS BX1500LCD and the load is only 112 watts and only 40-42 minutes of power. Is something wrong with my UPS or is the estimated timer inaccurate? I bought this specific UPS because of the larg...
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Back-UPS XS900 - 'On Line' will not lit up

Model number: XS900 S/N JB0732017297 I tried to follow the instruction to get my UPS going, but when I push the Power ON/OFF switch, it goes: On line - flashing On Battery - lit after 3 sec On Line - o...
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Should I use Power Chute or Windows XP Native UPS Support

I am using 2 APC Back-UPS RS 1300 and 1 APC Back-UPS XS800 with 3 Windows XP SP3 machines. My main interest is obtaining a graceful shutdown if the UPS battery runs down with an extended power failure....
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Potential battery damage?

Hello, I just bought a Back-UPS xs 1500LCD and immediately connected the battery, hooked it up to AC power, and turned it on. I ran a few self-tests. I'm not sure if the slight discharges from the batt...
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Assistance needed UPS

I am currently using an iMac desktop computer. I also have a printer...I will be adding a dvd burner...and I am using DSL through Verizon. I am looking for a UPS that will allow me to shut down my comp...
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Chirping Smart Up

Hi I bought A APC Smart Up and every once in a while it chirps is this normal or should i call APC. Thanks Michael
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