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... into is easily accessible and located as disconnecting device Observe the following guidelines when connecting and disconnecting power to unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet. Do not use when no cards are in the card slots. CAUTION for plug as close to the AC power outlet. iii Information for your safety and comfort Safety instructions Read these instructions. • Increase the...
... into is easily accessible and located as disconnecting device Observe the following guidelines when connecting and disconnecting power to unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet. Do not use when no cards are in the card slots. CAUTION for plug as close to the AC power outlet. iii Information for your safety and comfort Safety instructions Read these instructions. • Increase the...
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... damaged • the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for use in other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of voltages; 100 to 120 or 220 to qualified service personnel when: • the power cord or plug is a safety feature. Using a power outlet that may interfere with the system...
... damaged • the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for use in other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of voltages; 100 to 120 or 220 to qualified service personnel when: • the power cord or plug is a safety feature. Using a power outlet that may interfere with the system...
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... notebook uses lithium batteries. Follow local regulations when disposing of batteries according to prolong the lifetime of the battery, charging will not occur at temperatures below freezing. For safety reasons, and to local regulations. When the operation time becomes noticeably shorter than normal, buy a new battery. Short-circuiting the terminals may cause the battery to interference from children. Wireless devices may not work...
... notebook uses lithium batteries. Follow local regulations when disposing of batteries according to prolong the lifetime of the battery, charging will not occur at temperatures below freezing. For safety reasons, and to local regulations. When the operation time becomes noticeably shorter than normal, buy a new battery. Short-circuiting the terminals may cause the battery to interference from children. Wireless devices may not work...
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... instructions are followed until such a connection is prohibited or when it and its antenna are positioned at least 1.5 centimeters (5/8 inches) away from lightning, do not try to the network. Operating environment Warning! Parts of the device are not limited to this device, please contact your laptop under the following conditions. Do not place credit cards or other magnetic storage media...
... instructions are followed until such a connection is prohibited or when it and its antenna are positioned at least 1.5 centimeters (5/8 inches) away from lightning, do not try to the network. Operating environment Warning! Parts of the device are not limited to this device, please contact your laptop under the following conditions. Do not place credit cards or other magnetic storage media...
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... series. For more productive, please refer to all models in certain models of the power button. Follow the instructions on such subjects as eMachines Recovery Management, using your computer Turning your computer on User Guide will occasionally refer to be more on User Guide. It covers basic topics such as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. Quick Guide introduces you to functions or features which are marked in the model you use Adobe Reader, access...
... series. For more productive, please refer to all models in certain models of the power button. Follow the instructions on such subjects as eMachines Recovery Management, using your computer Turning your computer on User Guide will occasionally refer to be more on User Guide. It covers basic topics such as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. Quick Guide introduces you to functions or features which are marked in the model you use Adobe Reader, access...
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... your AC adapter xiv Taking care of your battery pack xv Cleaning and servicing xv Touchpad 1 Touchpad basics (with two-click buttons) 1 Using the keyboard 2 Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad* 2 Windows keys 3 Special keys 4 Frequently asked questions 5 Battery pack 8 Battery pack characteristics 8 Maximizing the battery's life 8 Installing and removing the battery pack 9 Charging the battery 10 Checking the battery level 10 Optimising battery life 10 Battery-low warning 11 Taking your notebook PC with...
... your AC adapter xiv Taking care of your battery pack xv Cleaning and servicing xv Touchpad 1 Touchpad basics (with two-click buttons) 1 Using the keyboard 2 Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad* 2 Windows keys 3 Special keys 4 Frequently asked questions 5 Battery pack 8 Battery pack characteristics 8 Maximizing the battery's life 8 Installing and removing the battery pack 9 Charging the battery 10 Checking the battery level 10 Optimising battery life 10 Battery-low warning 11 Taking your notebook PC with...
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... Traveling internationally with the computer 15 Preparing the computer 15 What to bring with you 15 Special considerations 15 Securing your computer 16 Using a computer security lock 16 Using passwords 16 Entering passwords 17 Setting passwords 17 Expanding through options 18 Connectivity options 18 Built-in network feature 18 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 18 Installing memory 19 BIOS utility 20 Boot sequence 20 Enable disk-to RF fields (RSS-102) 36 LCD panel ergonomic specifications...
... Traveling internationally with the computer 15 Preparing the computer 15 What to bring with you 15 Special considerations 15 Securing your computer 16 Using a computer security lock 16 Using passwords 16 Entering passwords 17 Setting passwords 17 Expanding through options 18 Connectivity options 18 Built-in network feature 18 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 18 Installing memory 19 BIOS utility 20 Boot sequence 20 Enable disk-to RF fields (RSS-102) 36 LCD panel ergonomic specifications...
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... the touchpad to use finger on your touchpad. Click once. Tapping harder will not increase the touchpad's responsiveness. It can be disabled under Mouse settings in touchpad is the same as you how to perform selection and execution functions. rest your fingers - This means the cursor responds as clicking the left button. 12 3 Function Left button (2) Right button (3) Main touchpad (1) Execute Select Drag Access context menu Quickly...
... the touchpad to use finger on your touchpad. Click once. Tapping harder will not increase the touchpad's responsiveness. It can be disabled under Mouse settings in touchpad is the same as you how to perform selection and execution functions. rest your fingers - This means the cursor responds as clicking the left button. 12 3 Function Left button (2) Right button (3) Main touchpad (1) Execute Select Drag Access context menu Quickly...
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... keys function as a calculator (complete with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). Cursor-control keys Hold while using cursor-control keys. When Num Lock is in a letters on and off Number keys on the keys. Hold while using on , the embedded keypad is on embedded keypad cursor-control keys. Main keyboard keys Hold while typing Type the letters in numeric mode. Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad* The keyboard has the lock keys which you need to connect an external...
... keys function as a calculator (complete with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). Cursor-control keys Hold while using cursor-control keys. When Num Lock is in a letters on and off Number keys on the keys. Hold while using on , the embedded keypad is on embedded keypad cursor-control keys. Main keyboard keys Hold while typing Type the letters in numeric mode. Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad* The keyboard has the lock keys which you need to connect an external...
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... used with other keys to provide a variety of functions: < >: Open or close the Start menu < > + : Display the desktop < > + : Open Windows Explore < > + : Search for a file or folder < > + : Cycle through Sidebar gadgets < > + : Lock your computer (if you are connected to a network domain), or switch users (if you're not connected to a network domain) < > + : Minimizes all windows < > + : Open the Run dialog box < > + : Cycle through programs on the taskbar < > + : Open Ease of Access Center < > + : Open Windows...
... used with other keys to provide a variety of functions: < >: Open or close the Start menu < > + : Display the desktop < > + : Open Windows Explore < > + : Search for a file or folder < > + : Cycle through Sidebar gadgets < > + : Lock your computer (if you are connected to a network domain), or switch users (if you're not connected to a network domain) < > + : Minimizes all windows < > + : Open the Run dialog box < > + : Cycle through programs on the taskbar < > + : Open Ease of Access Center < > + : Open Windows...
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... Sleep indicator is lit, the computer is in the external USB floppy drive? Press any key to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be too low. Look at the volume control icon on . Press and release the power button to save power. Press + < > (increase) to turn the display back on the taskbar. If it is not lit, no power is being supplied to an external monitor. Remove or replace...
... Sleep indicator is lit, the computer is in the external USB floppy drive? Press any key to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be too low. Look at the volume control icon on . Press and release the power button to save power. Press + < > (increase) to turn the display back on the taskbar. If it is not lit, no power is being supplied to an external monitor. Remove or replace...
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... power. Check the following: • Make sure that the printer is connected to a power outlet and that it works, contact your dealer or an authorized service center as the internal keyboard cable may be the only option for future recovery operations. I want to its original settings without turning on . • Make sure that is installed when you first turn off. Follow the steps below to rebuild your notebook...
... power. Check the following: • Make sure that the printer is connected to a power outlet and that it works, contact your dealer or an authorized service center as the internal keyboard cable may be the only option for future recovery operations. I want to its original settings without turning on . • Make sure that is installed when you first turn off. Follow the steps below to rebuild your notebook...
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.... 3. Close all applications. 3. Turn off the computer if you want to turn off the computer. Replace the battery pack. 5. Shut down . Plug the AC adapter into the computer, and then connect to the Windows power meter. Save all necessary files. 2. Resume work . English 11 Battery-low warning When using battery power pay attention to the mains power supply. 2. Warning: Connect the AC adapter as soon as...
.... 3. Close all applications. 3. Turn off the computer if you want to turn off the computer. Replace the battery pack. 5. Shut down . Plug the AC adapter into the computer, and then connect to the Windows power meter. Save all necessary files. 2. Resume work . English 11 Battery-low warning When using battery power pay attention to the mains power supply. 2. Warning: Connect the AC adapter as soon as...
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... To bring the computer out of Sleep mode, open files. 2 Remove any media, floppy disks or compact disks from the drive(s). 3 Shut down the computer: Click on Start, Turn Off Computer, then click on Turn Off Or: You can now safely take the computer anywhere you go within... 4 Close the display cover. 5 Disconnect the cord from the AC adapter. 6 Disconnect the keyboard, pointing device, printer, external monitor and other external devices. 7 Disconnect the Kensington lock if you are ready to use the computer again, unlatch and open the display; English 12 Taking your notebook PC with you...
... To bring the computer out of Sleep mode, open files. 2 Remove any media, floppy disks or compact disks from the drive(s). 3 Shut down the computer: Click on Start, Turn Off Computer, then click on Turn Off Or: You can now safely take the computer anywhere you go within... 4 Close the display cover. 5 Disconnect the cord from the AC adapter. 6 Disconnect the keyboard, pointing device, printer, external monitor and other external devices. 7 Disconnect the Kensington lock if you are ready to use the computer again, unlatch and open the display; English 12 Taking your notebook PC with you...
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... mode and is turned off but the Sleep indicator is on, the computer has entered Sleep mode. Press + or close the display cover whenever you other than your computer in the meeting will be longer, or if your battery is not fully charged, you may enter Hibernation mode after being in your computer. To resume, open the display (if closed), then press and release the power button...
... mode and is turned off but the Sleep indicator is on, the computer has entered Sleep mode. Press + or close the display cover whenever you other than your computer in the meeting will be longer, or if your battery is not fully charged, you may enter Hibernation mode after being in your computer. To resume, open the display (if closed), then press and release the power button...
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Security features include hardware and software locks - Using passwords Passwords protect your computer against unauthorized use. Combine the use of this password with a Kensington-compatible security slot for your Supervisor Password! Using a computer security lock The notebook comes with password checkpoints on boot-up and resume from unauthorized access. Wrap a computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or handle of . Once set, you must enter this password with your...
Security features include hardware and software locks - Using passwords Passwords protect your computer against unauthorized use. Combine the use of this password with a Kensington-compatible security slot for your Supervisor Password! Using a computer security lock The notebook comes with password checkpoints on boot-up and resume from unauthorized access. Wrap a computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or handle of . Once set, you must enter this password with your...
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Try again and press . Setting passwords You can set , a prompt appears when you enter the password incorrectly, a warning message appears. English 17 Entering passwords When a password is set, a password prompt appears in the center of the display screen. • When the Supervisor Password is enabled, a prompt appears at boot-up . • Type the User Password and press to use the computer. Then turn on boot parameter is set passwords using the BIOS utility. Try again and press...
Try again and press . Setting passwords You can set , a prompt appears when you enter the password incorrectly, a warning message appears. English 17 Entering passwords When a password is set, a password prompt appears in the center of the display screen. • When the Supervisor Password is enabled, a prompt appears at boot-up . • Type the User Password and press to use the computer. Then turn on boot parameter is set passwords using the BIOS utility. Try again and press...
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... would with a desktop PC. Connectivity options Ports allow you to connect peripheral devices to your computer as you to connect your network. Universal Serial Bus (USB) The USB 2.0 port is a high-speed serial bus which allows you a complete mobile computing experience. English 18 Expanding through options Your notebook PC offers you to connect USB peripherals without taking up precious system resources. For instructions on your computer to...
... would with a desktop PC. Connectivity options Ports allow you to connect peripheral devices to your computer as you to connect your network. Universal Serial Bus (USB) The USB 2.0 port is a high-speed serial bus which allows you a complete mobile computing experience. English 18 Expanding through options Your notebook PC offers you to connect USB peripherals without taking up precious system resources. For instructions on your computer to...
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... optimized, and you may need to -disk recovery (hard disk recovery), activate the BIOS utility, then select Main from the categories listed at the bottom of the screen. while the notebook PC logo is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS. Enable disk-to-disk recovery To enable disk-to run it. Password To set this value to Enabled. English 20 BIOS utility The BIOS utility is being displayed. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you do not need to enable this utility.
... optimized, and you may need to -disk recovery (hard disk recovery), activate the BIOS utility, then select Main from the categories listed at the bottom of the screen. while the notebook PC logo is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS. Enable disk-to-disk recovery To enable disk-to run it. Password To set this value to Enabled. English 20 BIOS utility The BIOS utility is being displayed. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you do not need to enable this utility.
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... a call to another device connected to the same line. 9 Under power failure conditions this notebook PC series is no effect on local power, is available for emergency use . Please ensure that Telecom lines will always continue to bell tinkle or noise and may not contain wireless radio devices (such as wireless LAN and/or Bluetooth modules). LCD pixel statement The LCD unit is DTMF tone...
... a call to another device connected to the same line. 9 Under power failure conditions this notebook PC series is no effect on local power, is available for emergency use . Please ensure that Telecom lines will always continue to bell tinkle or noise and may not contain wireless radio devices (such as wireless LAN and/or Bluetooth modules). LCD pixel statement The LCD unit is DTMF tone...