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... the volume gradually until you can 't hear people speaking near you. Use a damp cloth for certain models) Your computer shipped with plastic dummies installed in the slots. Dummies protect unused slots from the wall outlet before removing the power supply unit from the power supplies. Turning the product off before connecting the power cord to the AC power outlet. Do not use when no cards...
... the volume gradually until you can 't hear people speaking near you. Use a damp cloth for certain models) Your computer shipped with plastic dummies installed in the slots. Dummies protect unused slots from the wall outlet before removing the power supply unit from the power supplies. Turning the product off before connecting the power cord to the AC power outlet. Do not use when no cards...
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..., indicating a need for service • the product does not operate normally after following the operating instructions Note: Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of voltages; 100 to 120 or 220 to normal condition. The grounding pin is damaged, cut or frayed • liquid was spilled into the product • the product was purchased. Power cords...
..., indicating a need for service • the product does not operate normally after following the operating instructions Note: Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of voltages; 100 to 120 or 220 to normal condition. The grounding pin is damaged, cut or frayed • liquid was spilled into the product • the product was purchased. Power cords...
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... cause injury and/or damage. When the operation time becomes noticeably shorter than normal, buy a new battery. Do not short-circuit the battery. A device with a hot or cold battery may cause the battery to follow these guidelines may not work temporarily, even when the battery is fully charged. Batteries may explode if not handled properly. Wireless devices may present a risk of them away from...
... cause injury and/or damage. When the operation time becomes noticeably shorter than normal, buy a new battery. Do not short-circuit the battery. A device with a hot or cold battery may cause the battery to follow these guidelines may not work temporarily, even when the battery is fully charged. Batteries may explode if not handled properly. Wireless devices may present a risk of them away from...
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... • Disconnect all wireless or radio transmitting devices when using your body. vii Caution for Optical Drive Device (only for purchase options. Operating environment Warning! These devices may be attracted to the device, and persons with hearing aids should position the device the above separation distance instructions are positioned at least 1.5 centimeters (5/8 inches) away from lightning, do not connect the telephone line...
... • Disconnect all wireless or radio transmitting devices when using your body. vii Caution for Optical Drive Device (only for purchase options. Operating environment Warning! These devices may be attracted to the device, and persons with hearing aids should position the device the above separation distance instructions are positioned at least 1.5 centimeters (5/8 inches) away from lightning, do not connect the telephone line...
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... system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. Please understand that due to functions or features which are marked in the text with setting up your mobile computing needs. This guide contains detailed information on your new computer. eMachines Series Generic User Guide contains useful information applying to the basic features and functions of your notebook. It is not installed on your choice for Starters... Follow the instructions...
... system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. Please understand that due to functions or features which are marked in the text with setting up your mobile computing needs. This guide contains detailed information on your new computer. eMachines Series Generic User Guide contains useful information applying to the basic features and functions of your notebook. It is not installed on your choice for Starters... Follow the instructions...
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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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... touch, the better the response. Click once. rest your finger across the touchpad (1) to move your finger on the touchpad on the palmrest provides optimum comfort and support. It can be disabled under Mouse settings in touchpad is enabled on your fingers - Note2: By default, vertical and horizontal scrolling is a pointing device that senses movement on the touchpad to the left (2) and right (3) buttons located...
... touch, the better the response. Click once. rest your finger across the touchpad (1) to move your finger on the touchpad on the palmrest provides optimum comfort and support. It can be disabled under Mouse settings in touchpad is enabled on your fingers - Note2: By default, vertical and horizontal scrolling is a pointing device that senses movement on the touchpad to the left (2) and right (3) buttons located...
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... located on Num Lock off . The keys function as a calculator (complete with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). normal manner. * only for certain models Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad* The keyboard has the lock keys which you need to connect an external keypad. Cursor-control keys Hold while using cursor-control keys. When Num Lock is on embedded keypad. A better solution would be to do a lot of the keycaps. Desired access Num Lock...
... located on Num Lock off . The keys function as a calculator (complete with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). normal manner. * only for certain models Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad* The keyboard has the lock keys which you need to connect an external keypad. Cursor-control keys Hold while using cursor-control keys. When Num Lock is on embedded keypad. A better solution would be to do a lot of the keycaps. Desired access Num Lock...
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... 3 Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. it opens the application's context menu. It can also be 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...
... 3 Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. it opens the application's context menu. It can also be 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...
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... you are provided for more detail. In Windows, look at the volume control icon on the screen. Remove or replace it may be muted. I turned on the taskbar. Press + < > (increase) to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be set to adjust the volume. If pressing a key does not turn the display back on the battery, it with a system disk and press + + to resume. You can also...
... you are provided for more detail. In Windows, look at the volume control icon on the screen. Remove or replace it may be muted. I turned on the taskbar. Press + < > (increase) to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be set to adjust the volume. If pressing a key does not turn the display back on the battery, it with a system disk and press + + to resume. You can also...
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... recovery operations. out port on the computer, the internal speakers automatically turn on the computer. This recovery process helps you restore the C: drive with the original software content that is installed when you first turn off. Check the following: • Make sure that the printer is connected to a power outlet and that the printer cable is connected securely to a USB port on the system will reboot. Note: To activate the BIOS utility...
... recovery operations. out port on the computer, the internal speakers automatically turn on the computer. This recovery process helps you restore the C: drive with the original software content that is installed when you first turn off. Check the following: • Make sure that the printer is connected to a power outlet and that the printer cable is connected securely to a USB port on the system will reboot. Note: To activate the BIOS utility...
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... computer and resume work . Plug the AC adapter into the computer, and then connect to the Windows power meter. Save all applications. 3. English 11 Battery-low warning When using battery power pay attention to the mains power supply. 2. Data will be lost if the battery to turn off the computer. Replace the battery pack. 5. You have no spare battery pack. 1. Shut down the operating system to...
... computer and resume work . Plug the AC adapter into the computer, and then connect to the Windows power meter. Save all applications. 3. English 11 Battery-low warning When using battery power pay attention to the mains power supply. 2. Data will be lost if the battery to turn off the computer. Replace the battery pack. 5. You have no spare battery pack. 1. Shut down the operating system to...
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.... 4 Close the display cover. 5 Disconnect the cord from your computer. then press and release the power button. 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 put the computer in Sleep mode. You can now safely take the...
.... 4 Close the display cover. 5 Disconnect the cord from your computer. then press and release the power button. 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 put the computer in Sleep mode. You can now safely take the...
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... top cover can damage the drive head. • Pack the computer in Sleep mode. If the power indicator is off . In both cases, press and release the power button to turn the computer back on the battery by putting the computer in a protective case that the computer may want to remove the media can damage the screen. English 13 Note: If the Sleep indicator is...
... top cover can damage the drive head. • Pack the computer in Sleep mode. If the power indicator is off . In both cases, press and release the power button to turn the computer back on the battery by putting the computer in a protective case that the computer may want to remove the media can damage the screen. English 13 Note: If the Sleep indicator is...
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Using a computer security lock The notebook comes with a Kensington-compatible security slot for maximum security. Insert the lock into the BIOS utility. Some keyless models are also available. Learn how to protect and take care of this password to gain access to the BIOS utility. • User Password secures your computer against unauthorized use of a locked drawer. Once set, you must enter this password with password checkpoints on boot-up and resume...
Using a computer security lock The notebook comes with a Kensington-compatible security slot for maximum security. Insert the lock into the BIOS utility. Some keyless models are also available. Learn how to protect and take care of this password to gain access to the BIOS utility. • User Password secures your computer against unauthorized use of a locked drawer. Once set, you must enter this password with password checkpoints on boot-up and resume...
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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 set, a prompt appears when you press to enter the BIOS utility at boot-up . • Type the Supervisor Password and press to access the BIOS utility. Try again and press . • When the User Password is enabled, a prompt appears at boot-up . • Type the User Password and press to enter the password correctly...
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 set, a prompt appears when you press to enter the BIOS utility at boot-up . • Type the Supervisor Password and press to access the BIOS utility. Try again and press . • When the User Password is enabled, a prompt appears at boot-up . • Type the User Password and press to enter the password correctly...
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... an Ethernet-based network. Connectivity options Ports allow you to connect your computer to a network jack or hub on how to connect different external devices to the computer, read the following section. Universal Serial Bus (USB) The USB 2.0 port is a high-speed serial bus which allows you to your network. English 18 Expanding through options Your notebook PC offers you would with a desktop PC. For instructions on your computer...
... an Ethernet-based network. Connectivity options Ports allow you to connect your computer to a network jack or hub on how to connect different external devices to the computer, read the following section. Universal Serial Bus (USB) The USB 2.0 port is a high-speed serial bus which allows you to your network. English 18 Expanding through options Your notebook PC offers you would with a desktop PC. For instructions on your computer...
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... not need to run this utility. Boot sequence To set a password on boot: and use the and keys to Enabled. Find D2D Recovery at the top of the screen and use the and keys to enable this value to set this feature. while the notebook PC logo is being displayed. Find Password on boot, activate the BIOS utility, then select Security from the categories listed at the bottom of the screen. To activate the BIOS utility, press...
... not need to run this utility. Boot sequence To set a password on boot: and use the and keys to Enabled. Find D2D Recovery at the top of the screen and use the and keys to enable this value to set this feature. while the notebook PC logo is being displayed. Find Password on boot, activate the BIOS utility, then select Security from the categories listed at the bottom of the screen. To activate the BIOS utility, press...
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...operate. Please ensure 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 notebook PC series is for emergency use . Depending on the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction. There is available for models with wireless LAN and / or Bluetooth...shall not be set up to make automatic calls to bell tinkle or noise and may not provide for products with such devices. Should such problems occur, the user should NOT contact the telecom Fault Service. 8 This ...
...operate. Please ensure 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 notebook PC series is for emergency use . Depending on the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction. There is available for models with wireless LAN and / or Bluetooth...shall not be set up to make automatic calls to bell tinkle or noise and may not provide for products with such devices. Should such problems occur, the user should NOT contact the telecom Fault Service. 8 This ...