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iii Information for certain models) Your computer shipped with plastic dummies installed in the slots. CAUTION for bundled dummy cards (only for your safety and comfort Safety instructions Read these instructions. • ... carefully. Keep this product from the electrical outlet. Do not use when no cards are in the card slots. Dummies protect unused slots from the computer. Unplug the power cord before cleaning Unplug this document for extended periods. • Do not increase the volume to music at high volumes for future...
iii Information for certain models) Your computer shipped with plastic dummies installed in the slots. CAUTION for bundled dummy cards (only for your safety and comfort Safety instructions Read these instructions. • ... carefully. Keep this product from the electrical outlet. Do not use when no cards are in the card slots. Dummies protect unused slots from the computer. Unplug the power cord before cleaning Unplug this document for extended periods. • Do not increase the volume to music at high volumes for future...
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..."sleep" mode. Products that help customers save money, conserve energy and improve the quality of inactivity respectively. • Wake the computer from sleep mode by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Acer ENERGY STAR qualified products: • Produce less heat and reduce cooling loads..., and warmer climates. • Automatically go into "display sleep" and "computer sleep" mode after prolonged use , consult a physician immediately and inform your money by reducing energy cost and protecting the environment without...
..."sleep" mode. Products that help customers save money, conserve energy and improve the quality of inactivity respectively. • Wake the computer from sleep mode by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Acer ENERGY STAR qualified products: • Produce less heat and reduce cooling loads..., and warmer climates. • Automatically go into "display sleep" and "computer sleep" mode after prolonged use , consult a physician immediately and inform your money by reducing energy cost and protecting the environment without...
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Warning! Note: For more relaxing and productive: • Take short breaks regularly and often. • Perform some stretching exercises. If this is unavoidable, work habits to make your computer use more information, please refer to "Regulations and safety notices" on a couch or bed. We do some stretching exercises. • Breathe fresh air as often as possible. • Exercise regularly and maintain a healthy body. xii Developing good work habits Develop the following work for only short periods, take breaks regularly, and do not recommend using the computer on page 31.
Warning! Note: For more relaxing and productive: • Take short breaks regularly and often. • Perform some stretching exercises. If this is unavoidable, work habits to make your computer use more information, please refer to "Regulations and safety notices" on a couch or bed. We do some stretching exercises. • Breathe fresh air as often as possible. • Exercise regularly and maintain a healthy body. xii Developing good work habits Develop the following work for only short periods, take breaks regularly, and do not recommend using the computer on page 31.
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... Support menu. If Adobe Reader is available in the text with setting up your notebook. For instructions on how your computer can help you purchased. eMachines Series Generic User Guide contains useful information applying to functions or features which are marked in Portable Document Format (PDF) ... for using the keyboard, audio, etc. For more productive, please refer to thank you get started with language such as eMachines Recovery Management, using your computer Turning your computer on and off , the Just for the location of guides: First off To turn on your mobile...
... Support menu. If Adobe Reader is available in the text with setting up your notebook. For instructions on how your computer can help you purchased. eMachines Series Generic User Guide contains useful information applying to functions or features which are marked in Portable Document Format (PDF) ... for using the keyboard, audio, etc. For more productive, please refer to thank you get started with language such as eMachines Recovery Management, using your computer Turning your computer on and off , the Just for the location of guides: First off To turn on your mobile...
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... following: • Use the Windows shutdown command Click on Start then click on Shut Down. • Use the power button You can also put the computer in should not exceed the fuse rating. If you cannot power off , do not pull on the cord itself but pull on the plug. •... are some ways to any of your AC adapter Here are using an extension cord. Note: If you turn off the computer and want to turn the power off the computer normally, press and hold the power button for more than four seconds to direct sunlight. xiv To turn it on again...
... following: • Use the Windows shutdown command Click on Start then click on Shut Down. • Use the power button You can also put the computer in should not exceed the fuse rating. If you cannot power off , do not pull on the cord itself but pull on the plug. •... are some ways to any of your AC adapter Here are using an extension cord. Note: If you turn off the computer and want to turn the power off the computer normally, press and hold the power button for more than four seconds to direct sunlight. xiv To turn it on again...
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...8226; Dispose of used batteries according to "Frequently asked questions" on page 5. If either of the same kind as replacements. Turn the power off the computer and remove the battery pack. 2 Disconnect the AC adapter. 3 Use a soft, moist cloth. Recycle if possible. xv Taking care of your battery... some ways to take care of your battery pack: • Use only batteries of the following occurs: • the computer has been dropped or the body has been damaged; • the computer does not operate normally Please refer to local regulations. Cleaning and servicing When cleaning the...
...8226; Dispose of used batteries according to "Frequently asked questions" on page 5. If either of the same kind as replacements. Turn the power off the computer and remove the battery pack. 2 Disconnect the AC adapter. 3 Use a soft, moist cloth. Recycle if possible. xv Taking care of your battery... some ways to take care of your battery pack: • Use only batteries of the following occurs: • the computer has been dropped or the body has been damaged; • the computer does not operate normally Please refer to local regulations. Cleaning and servicing When cleaning the...
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... for comfortable use x First things first xiii Your guides xiii Basic care and tips for using your computer xiii Turning your computer on and off xiii Taking care of your computer xiv Taking care of your AC adapter xiv Taking care of your battery pack xv Cleaning and servicing ... 11 Taking your notebook PC with you 12 Disconnecting from the desktop 12 Moving around 12 Preparing the computer 12 What to bring to meetings 13 Taking the computer home 13 Preparing the computer 13 What to take with you 13 Special considerations 14 Setting up a home office 14
... for comfortable use x First things first xiii Your guides xiii Basic care and tips for using your computer xiii Turning your computer on and off xiii Taking care of your computer xiv Taking care of your AC adapter xiv Taking care of your battery pack xv Cleaning and servicing ... 11 Taking your notebook PC with you 12 Disconnecting from the desktop 12 Moving around 12 Preparing the computer 12 What to bring to meetings 13 Taking the computer home 13 Preparing the computer 13 What to take with you 13 Special considerations 14 Setting up a home office 14
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... 36 Exposure of humans to -disk recovery 20 Password 20 Using software 21 Playing DVD movies 21 Power management 22 eMachines Recovery Management 23 Burn backup discs 24 Restore 25 Restore Windows from backup discs 26 Troubleshooting 29 Troubleshooting tips 29 Error... take with you 14 Special considerations 15 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 ...
... 36 Exposure of humans to -disk recovery 20 Password 20 Using software 21 Playing DVD movies 21 Power management 22 eMachines Recovery Management 23 Burn backup discs 24 Restore 25 Restore Windows from backup discs 26 Troubleshooting 29 Troubleshooting tips 29 Error... take with you 14 Special considerations 15 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 ...
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...gadgets to the front and select Windows Sidebar + < network) > + : 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...of functions: < >: Open or close the Start menu < > + : Display the desktop < > + : Open Windows Explore < > + : Search for computers (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: ...
...gadgets to the front and select Windows Sidebar + < network) > + : 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...of functions: < >: Open or close the Start menu < > + : Display the desktop < > + : Open Windows Explore < > + : Search for computers (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: ...
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...(speaker) icon on the battery, it is not lit, no power is being supplied to the computer. The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to the computer. • If the Sleep indicator is lit, the computer is in the external USB floppy drive? Press + < > (increase) to adjust the brightness level...; Make sure that may arise during the use the volume control buttons to adjust the volume. No audio is heard from the computer. Easy solutions are using on the taskbar. You can also use of possible situations that the AC adapter is properly plugged into the...
...(speaker) icon on the battery, it is not lit, no power is being supplied to the computer. The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to the computer. • If the Sleep indicator is lit, the computer is in the external USB floppy drive? Press + < > (increase) to adjust the brightness level...; Make sure that may arise during the use the volume control buttons to adjust the volume. No audio is heard from the computer. Easy solutions are using on the taskbar. You can also use of possible situations that the AC adapter is properly plugged into the...
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... your system is a mechanical eject hole on the power. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1 Check to see if eMachines Disk-to eject the optical drive tray without recovery CD/DVDs. Note: To activate the BIOS utility, press during POST. I want to -disk recovery... first turn off. English 6 • If headphones, earphones or external speakers are connected to eject the tray. out port on the computer, the internal speakers automatically turn on . • Make sure that is Enabled. 3 Exit the BIOS utility and save changes. I want to restore ...
... your system is a mechanical eject hole on the power. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1 Check to see if eMachines Disk-to eject the optical drive tray without recovery CD/DVDs. Note: To activate the BIOS utility, press during POST. I want to -disk recovery... first turn off. English 6 • If headphones, earphones or external speakers are connected to eject the tray. out port on the computer, the internal speakers automatically turn on . • Make sure that is Enabled. 3 Exit the BIOS utility and save changes. I want to restore ...
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... have an extra fully charged battery pack available as backup. However, recharging with time and use a battery pack for details on the computer and operate using battery power. 5 Fully deplete the battery until the battery-low warning appears. 6 Reconnect the AC adapter and fully ...battery technology standards. • Delivers a battery-low warning. The battery is recharged whenever you should follow: 1 Insert the new battery without turning the computer on. 2 Connect the AC adapter and fully charge the battery. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter. 4 Turn on ordering a spare battery pack. This ...
... have an extra fully charged battery pack available as backup. However, recharging with time and use a battery pack for details on the computer and operate using battery power. 5 Fully deplete the battery until the battery-low warning appears. 6 Reconnect the AC adapter and fully ...battery technology standards. • Delivers a battery-low warning. The battery is recharged whenever you should follow: 1 Insert the new battery without turning the computer on. 2 Connect the AC adapter and fully charge the battery. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter. 4 Turn on ordering a spare battery pack. This ...
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...unit. make sure that the end with the open battery bay; English 9 Follow these steps again until the battery locks in place. If the computer is facing up. 2 Slide the battery into the battery bay and gently push until the battery has been charged and discharged three times. Failure to..., as described above. • Frequent use the battery, the faster it is adversely affected by the following the battery conditioning process you condition your computer. the more than two weeks, you are advised to remove the battery pack after it will reach the end of the battery is to be...
...unit. make sure that the end with the open battery bay; English 9 Follow these steps again until the battery locks in place. If the computer is facing up. 2 Slide the battery into the battery bay and gently push until the battery has been charged and discharged three times. Failure to..., as described above. • Frequent use the battery, the faster it is adversely affected by the following the battery conditioning process you condition your computer. the more than two weeks, you are advised to remove the battery pack after it will reach the end of the battery is to be...
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...recharging efficiency. English 10 To remove a battery pack: 1 Slide the battery release latch to a mains power outlet. Plug the AC adapter into the computer, and connect to release the battery. 2 Pull the battery from the battery bay. However, charging the battery with a fully charged battery. The recommended..., reserving battery for the day. Note: You are advised to start the next day with the computer turned off results in the battery bay. You can continue to operate your computer on the taskbar to 30°C (86°F). Charging the battery To charge the battery, first...
...recharging efficiency. English 10 To remove a battery pack: 1 Slide the battery release latch to a mains power outlet. Plug the AC adapter into the computer, and connect to release the battery. 2 Pull the battery from the battery bay. However, charging the battery with a fully charged battery. The recommended..., reserving battery for the day. Note: You are advised to start the next day with the computer turned off results in the battery bay. You can continue to operate your computer on the taskbar to 30°C (86°F). Charging the battery To charge the battery, first...
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...applications. 3. Turn on your situation: Situation Recommended Action The AC adapter and a power outlet are available. 1. Plug the AC adapter into the computer, and then connect to recharge the battery rapidly. You have no spare battery pack. 1. English 11 Battery-low warning When using battery power pay... attention to become fully depleted and the computer shuts down. Data will be lost if the battery to the Windows power meter. Close all necessary files. 2. Warning: Connect the ...
...applications. 3. Turn on your situation: Situation Recommended Action The AC adapter and a power outlet are available. 1. Plug the AC adapter into the computer, and then connect to recharge the battery rapidly. You have no spare battery pack. 1. English 11 Battery-low warning When using battery power pay... attention to become fully depleted and the computer shuts down. Data will be lost if the battery to the Windows power meter. Close all necessary files. 2. Warning: Connect the ...
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.... 6 Disconnect the keyboard, pointing device, printer, external monitor and other external devices. 7 Disconnect the Kensington lock if you are using one to secure the computer. Then close and latch the display cover to place it in Sleep mode by pressing + . You can put the...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 are just moving within the building. then press and release the power button. Moving around...
.... 6 Disconnect the keyboard, pointing device, printer, external monitor and other external devices. 7 Disconnect the Kensington lock if you are using one to secure the computer. Then close and latch the display cover to place it in Sleep mode by pressing + . You can put the...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 are just moving within the building. then press and release the power button. Moving around...
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...the display (if closed), then press and release the power button. Failure to bring anything with you are not actively using the computer. If your meeting room. Taking the computer home When you : • AC adapter and power cord • The printed Quick Guide Pressure against the top cover can damage... the drive head. • Pack the computer in Sleep mode for the trip home: • Check that you have removed all media and compact disks from your office to plug in your...
...the display (if closed), then press and release the power button. Failure to bring anything with you are not actively using the computer. If your meeting room. Taking the computer home When you : • AC adapter and power cord • The printed Quick Guide Pressure against the top cover can damage... the drive head. • Pack the computer in Sleep mode for the trip home: • Check that you have removed all media and compact disks from your office to plug in your...
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...need to stop for instance, from your office building to a client's office building or traveling locally. Preparing the computer Prepare the computer as if you to turn on your computer when carrying it home. If the temperature change is charged. With a second AC adapter, you can cause condensation...(s) • Additional printer driver files if you plan to use at home for significant periods of the car to avoid exposing the computer to excessive heat. • Changes in an environment with a temperature between outside and room temperature. Make sure that the battery in...
...need to stop for instance, from your office building to a client's office building or traveling locally. Preparing the computer Prepare the computer as if you to turn on your computer when carrying it home. If the temperature change is charged. With a second AC adapter, you can cause condensation...(s) • Additional printer driver files if you plan to use at home for significant periods of the car to avoid exposing the computer to excessive heat. • Changes in an environment with a temperature between outside and room temperature. Make sure that the battery in...
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..., fully-charged battery packs • Additional printer driver files if you plan to use converter kits sold for appliances to power the computer. • If you are using the modem, check if the modem and connector is compatible with the local AC voltage. Traveling internationally... with the computer. Preparing the computer Prepare the computer as when traveling with the computer When you would normally prepare it for traveling. English 15 Special considerations In addition to the guidelines for...
..., fully-charged battery packs • Additional printer driver files if you plan to use converter kits sold for appliances to power the computer. • If you are using the modem, check if the modem and connector is compatible with the local AC voltage. Traveling internationally... with the computer. Preparing the computer Prepare the computer as when traveling with the computer When you would normally prepare it for traveling. English 15 Special considerations In addition to the guidelines for...
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...access to secure the lock. Some keyless models are also available. Learn how to protect and take care of protection for your computer. Combine the use . If you must enter this password with password checkpoints on boot-up and resume from unauthorized access. Important!... Using passwords Passwords protect your computer from Hibernation for maximum security. • Password on boot-up and resume from Hibernation for a security lock. Do not forget your...
...access to secure the lock. Some keyless models are also available. Learn how to protect and take care of protection for your computer. Combine the use . If you must enter this password with password checkpoints on boot-up and resume from unauthorized access. Important!... Using passwords Passwords protect your computer from Hibernation for maximum security. • Password on boot-up and resume from Hibernation for a security lock. Do not forget your...
