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ES 750 G

Have not seen the software shut down periperals after shutting off computer. Computer plugged into master and monitor, printer and speakers are plugged into outlets controlled by master. Any ideas?
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Back-UPS ES 8 Outlet 350VA 120V (6 & 8 Slot) Issues

http://www.apc.com/resource/include/techspec_index.cfm?base_sku=BE350R&tab=features Our company is having problems with this (as well as the 6 slot variety) kind of battery. We have computers and m...
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Does AVR work for all output connections?

On APC units with AVR, is the voltage being regulated for all outlets or only those that provide battery backup?
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Power surge hit now everything works except HP tower, internet light l...

We had a power surge and now everything works but the computer won't turn on but the internet connection light on the back of my HP tower keeps blinking? Any ideas? Message was edited by: Kayla111
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my old bf500bb is booting me off my computer and light are blinking

i have a problem my old apc bf500bb is buzzing at me and blinking light-- it going from green power to yellow battery-- a lot of the time-- for what reason i do not know-- main power seem to be ok-- no...
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Model BE500Y-IN: Dies after 4-5 min with no low battery warning

I have purchased a UPS Model BE500Y-IN last week. After initial charging for one day, I tried it out -- the UPS transfers to battery without problems, but after about 4 min, it shuts down without any l...
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backups es550r chirps after shutdown

I have a BackUPS ES550R. this is thunderstorm season so I tend to unplug most electrical stuff from the outlets when its gonna storm (which is like almost every day). the sequence is this: shut off spe...
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BR800i vs active ps?

Hi all, I bought 3 APC BR800's to protect 3 different pc's. The first one blew up within onemonth, it was replaced. The second blew up yesterday, like the first one, big bang when I pressed the power b...
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Compare BX1300LCD to BX1500LCD...Same Unit!

I just bought a BX1300LCD at Best Buy. I thought about buying the more expensive BX1500LCD but decided the 1300 would be strong enough. It works fine with a computer, monitor, modem, router, XBox 360 a...
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Powerchute status is always "charging" - Back-UPS XS 900

The status of my UPS in PowerChute has always been that it is charging and the remaining battery charge is 98%, but it never reaches 100%. Also, the fan(s) seem to run all the time and are loud. I emai...
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BN1250LCD

Hi, I got a BN1250LCD and I can't find this model under the support section or the manual section. Everytime I turn it on I get an error msg says F06 and it says relay welding but with no information r...
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