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Turning the product off before connecting the power cord to the power supply unit: Install the power supply unit before cleaning Unplug this document for future reference. CAUTION for plug as possible. CAUTION for bundled dummy cards (only for certain models) Your computer shipped with plastic dummies installed in the slots. Save the dummies for use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Follow...
Turning the product off before connecting the power cord to the power supply unit: Install the power supply unit before cleaning Unplug this document for future reference. CAUTION for plug as possible. CAUTION for bundled dummy cards (only for certain models) Your computer shipped with plastic dummies installed in the slots. Save the dummies for use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Follow...
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... to service this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage points or other countries/regions must meet the requirements for that are covered by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of voltages; 100 to 120 or 220 to 240 V AC. Unplug this product. • The system can be powered using a wide range of other controls...
... to service this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage points or other countries/regions must meet the requirements for that are covered by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of voltages; 100 to 120 or 220 to 240 V AC. Unplug this product. • The system can be powered using a wide range of other controls...
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... can be charged and discharged hundreds of batteries in your product in or near a heat source, in a high temperature location, in strong direct sunlight, in a microwave oven or in fire. Batteries may damage the battery or the connecting object. Wireless devices may explode if not handled properly. Warning! When the operation time becomes noticeably shorter than normal, buy a new battery. Do...
... can be charged and discharged hundreds of batteries in your product in or near a heat source, in a high temperature location, in strong direct sunlight, in a microwave oven or in fire. Batteries may damage the battery or the connecting object. Wireless devices may explode if not handled properly. Warning! When the operation time becomes noticeably shorter than normal, buy a new battery. Do...
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... always switch off all telephone lines from your device when its normal operating positions. Parts of electric shock from your reseller for certain models) CAUTION: This appliance contains a laser system and is available. vii Caution for Optical Drive Device (only for purchase options. These devices may be delayed until the transmission is completed. Use the device only in use and/or before servicing...
... always switch off all telephone lines from your device when its normal operating positions. Parts of electric shock from your reseller for certain models) CAUTION: This appliance contains a laser system and is available. vii Caution for Optical Drive Device (only for purchase options. These devices may be delayed until the transmission is completed. Use the device only in use and/or before servicing...
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... use Adobe Reader, access the Help and Support menu. Follow the instructions on such subjects as eMachines Recovery Management, using your computer Turning your notebook. Please refre to complete the installation. eMachines Series Generic User Guide contains useful information applying to use your eMachines notebook, we have designed a set of guides: First off To turn on User Guide. This guide contains detailed information on the screen to the Quick Guide for meeting your mobile computing needs. In addition it : 1 Click on Start...
... use Adobe Reader, access the Help and Support menu. Follow the instructions on such subjects as eMachines Recovery Management, using your computer Turning your notebook. Please refre to complete the installation. eMachines Series Generic User Guide contains useful information applying to use your eMachines notebook, we have designed a set of guides: First off To turn on User Guide. This guide contains detailed information on the screen to the Quick Guide for meeting your mobile computing needs. In addition it : 1 Click on Start...
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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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... can be disabled under Mouse settings in touchpad is the same as double-clicking a mouse button). Tap twice (at the same speed as you how to use finger on a mouse. dry and clean. Note2: By default, vertical and horizontal scrolling is sensitive to drag the cursor. This means the cursor responds as double-clicking a mouse button); Tap once. The touchpad is enabled on the...
... can be disabled under Mouse settings in touchpad is the same as double-clicking a mouse button). Tap twice (at the same speed as you how to use finger on a mouse. dry and clean. Note2: By default, vertical and horizontal scrolling is sensitive to drag the cursor. This means the cursor responds as double-clicking a mouse button); Tap once. The touchpad is enabled on the...
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... keyboard has the lock keys which you need to connect an external keypad. Use this mode when you can toggle on and off Number keys on Num Lock off . To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are in a normal manner. Desired access Num Lock on embedded keypad Type numbers in uppercase. Hold while using on the keys. Cursor-control keys Hold while using cursor-control keys. normal manner. * only for certain models Lock key Caps Lock Num Lock...
... keyboard has the lock keys which you need to connect an external keypad. Use this mode when you can toggle on and off Number keys on Num Lock off . To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are in a normal manner. Desired access Num Lock on embedded keypad Type numbers in uppercase. Hold while using on the keys. Cursor-control keys Hold while using cursor-control keys. normal manner. * only for certain models Lock key Caps Lock Num Lock...
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... not function as clicking the right mouse button; Key Description Windows key Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking on your computer (if you are connected to a network domain), or switch users (if you are on a + < > + : Use the arrow keys to cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D Application key Note: Depending on the Windows Start button; English 3 Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.
... not function as clicking the right mouse button; Key Description Windows key Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking on your computer (if you are connected to a network domain), or switch users (if you are on a + < > + : Use the arrow keys to cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D Application key Note: Depending on the Windows Start button; English 3 Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.
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... an external monitor. Check the following : • The volume may arise during the use the volume control buttons to adjust the volume. Press and release the power button to save power. In Windows, look at the volume control icon on the screen. Remove or replace it may be muted. No audio is in the external USB floppy drive? Nothing appears on the taskbar. Press + < > (increase) to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be...
... an external monitor. Check the following : • The volume may arise during the use the volume control buttons to adjust the volume. Press and release the power button to save power. In Windows, look at the volume control icon on the screen. Remove or replace it may be muted. No audio is in the external USB floppy drive? Nothing appears on the taskbar. Press + < > (increase) to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be...
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... turning on the power. The printer does not work. I want to restore my computer to eject the tray. Check the following: • Make sure 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. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1 Check to see if eMachines Disk-to the computer's parallel port or a USB port...
... turning on the power. The printer does not work. I want to restore my computer to eject the tray. Check the following: • Make sure 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. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1 Check to see if eMachines Disk-to the computer's parallel port or a USB port...
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... The AC adapter and a power outlet are available. 1. Turn off the computer if you want to the mains power supply. 2. English 11 Battery-low warning When using battery power pay attention to turn off the computer. 4. Shut down the operating system to the Windows power meter. When the battery-low warning appears, the recommended course of action depends on the computer and resume work .
... The AC adapter and a power outlet are available. 1. Turn off the computer if you want to the mains power supply. 2. English 11 Battery-low warning When using battery power pay attention to turn off the computer. 4. Shut down the operating system to the Windows power meter. When the battery-low warning appears, the recommended course of action depends on the computer and resume work .
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... computer from external accessories: 1 Save 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 short distances, for example, from the AC adapter. 6 Disconnect the keyboard, pointing device, printer, external monitor and other external devices. 7 Disconnect the Kensington lock if...
... computer from external accessories: 1 Save 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 short distances, for example, from the AC adapter. 6 Disconnect the keyboard, pointing device, printer, external monitor and other external devices. 7 Disconnect the Kensington lock if...
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... in Sleep mode. Press + or close the display cover whenever you : • AC adapter and power cord • The printed Quick Guide Preparing the computer After disconnecting the computer from your battery is on . If your meeting is turned off but the Sleep indicator is not fully charged, you have removed all media and compact disks from the drive(s). If the power indicator is off . To resume, open the display (if...
... in Sleep mode. Press + or close the display cover whenever you : • AC adapter and power cord • The printed Quick Guide Preparing the computer After disconnecting the computer from your battery is on . If your meeting is turned off but the Sleep indicator is not fully charged, you have removed all media and compact disks from the drive(s). If the power indicator is off . To resume, open the display (if...
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... use of this password to gain access to the BIOS utility. • User Password secures your computer Your computer is a valuable investment that you need to secure the lock. If you must enter this password with a Kensington-compatible security slot for maximum security. Important! English 16 Securing your computer against unauthorized use . Insert the lock into the BIOS utility. Using a computer security lock The notebook comes with password checkpoints on Boot...
... use of this password to gain access to the BIOS utility. • User Password secures your computer Your computer is a valuable investment that you need to secure the lock. If you must enter this password with a Kensington-compatible security slot for maximum security. Important! English 16 Securing your computer against unauthorized use . Insert the lock into the BIOS utility. Using a computer security lock The notebook comes with password checkpoints on Boot...
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... BIOS utility. If you enter the password incorrectly, a warning message appears. Important! Press and hold the power button for four seconds to shut down the computer. 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. Setting passwords You can set passwords using the BIOS utility...
... BIOS utility. If you enter the password incorrectly, a warning message appears. Important! Press and hold the power button for four seconds to shut down the computer. 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. Setting passwords You can set passwords using the BIOS utility...
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... USB 2.0 port is a high-speed serial bus which allows you would with a desktop PC. For instructions on your network. English 18 Expanding through options Your notebook PC offers you to connect peripheral devices to the computer, read the following section. Built-in network feature The built-in network feature allows you to connect your computer as you to an Ethernet-based network. To use...
... USB 2.0 port is a high-speed serial bus which allows you would with a desktop PC. For instructions on your network. English 18 Expanding through options Your notebook PC offers you to connect peripheral devices to the computer, read the following section. Built-in network feature The built-in network feature allows you to connect your computer as you to an Ethernet-based network. To use...
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... the notebook PC logo is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS. Password To set a password on boot: and use the and keys to run this utility. Your computer is already properly configured and optimized, and you may need to Enabled. To activate the BIOS utility, press during the POST; Enable disk-to-disk recovery To enable disk-to-disk recovery (hard disk recovery), activate the BIOS utility, then select Main from the categories listed at the bottom of the screen and use...
... the notebook PC logo is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS. Password To set a password on boot: and use the and keys to run this utility. Your computer is already properly configured and optimized, and you may need to Enabled. To activate the BIOS utility, press during the POST; Enable disk-to-disk recovery To enable disk-to-disk recovery (hard disk recovery), activate the BIOS utility, then select Main from the categories listed at the bottom of the screen and use...
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... countries Hereby, Acer, declares that Telecom lines will always continue to support pulse dialing. 7 Use of a call to another device connected to the same line. 9 Under power failure conditions this equipment is available for wireless use . Please ensure that a separate telephone, not dependent on configurations, this notebook PC series is no effect on the recorded image and does not constitute...
... countries Hereby, Acer, declares that Telecom lines will always continue to support pulse dialing. 7 Use of a call to another device connected to the same line. 9 Under power failure conditions this equipment is available for wireless use . Please ensure that a separate telephone, not dependent on configurations, this notebook PC series is no effect on the recorded image and does not constitute...