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... prices. We've highlighted some basic care and safety information to help you keep your notebook in addition to come. Your new eMachines notebook is designed to familiarize yourself with the best product possible. If you ever have a problem, our knowledgeable, dedicated customer service... our notebook! Thanks again, from your new notebook. You've made an excellent decision choosing eMachines. We're sure that you'll be pleased with optimized battery life when on battery power. Your notebook uses the latest chipset and mobile processor technologies to our customers - first ...
... prices. We've highlighted some basic care and safety information to help you keep your notebook in addition to come. Your new eMachines notebook is designed to familiarize yourself with the best product possible. If you ever have a problem, our knowledgeable, dedicated customer service... our notebook! Thanks again, from your new notebook. You've made an excellent decision choosing eMachines. We're sure that you'll be pleased with optimized battery life when on battery power. Your notebook uses the latest chipset and mobile processor technologies to our customers - first ...
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During an electrical storm, disconnect modem/telephone cables and do not use your modem: - Only an authorized service technician should replace this internal battery. The power cord or plug is a remote risk of electric shock from lightning. - getting started ❂ When using your modem. ... or is incorrectly replaced or handled. Never install modem/telephone jacks in fire. ❂ If any of explosion and injury if the battery is damaged. 10 Never touch uninsulated modem/telephone wires or terminals unless the modem/telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface....
During an electrical storm, disconnect modem/telephone cables and do not use your modem: - Only an authorized service technician should replace this internal battery. The power cord or plug is a remote risk of electric shock from lightning. - getting started ❂ When using your modem. ... or is incorrectly replaced or handled. Never install modem/telephone jacks in fire. ❂ If any of explosion and injury if the battery is damaged. 10 Never touch uninsulated modem/telephone wires or terminals unless the modem/telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface....
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... 85 Declaration of Modems 87 U.K. getting started battery 57 charging your battery 58 initial charge 58 subsequent charges 58 managing your battery consumption 59 monitoring the battery charge 59 changing your power-related settings 61 refreshing your battery 63 disposing of your battery 64 upgrades and replacements 65 battery 66 memory 68 hard drive assembly 71 system...
... 85 Declaration of Modems 87 U.K. getting started battery 57 charging your battery 58 initial charge 58 subsequent charges 58 managing your battery consumption 59 monitoring the battery charge 59 changing your power-related settings 61 refreshing your battery 63 disposing of your battery 64 upgrades and replacements 65 battery 66 memory 68 hard drive assembly 71 system...
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... the locked position. 15 Slide the battery lock to walk you through each of the following steps as you can set it up procedures are repeated here. 1. These start-up quickly and start using it right away. 1 getting started Your eMachines notebook has been designed so that you... use your notebook for your convenience, the basic steps are described in detail on the quick setup poster, but for the first time: ❂ installing the included battery pack ❂ connecting the power adapter ...
... the locked position. 15 Slide the battery lock to walk you through each of the following steps as you can set it up procedures are repeated here. 1. These start-up quickly and start using it right away. 1 getting started Your eMachines notebook has been designed so that you... use your notebook for your convenience, the basic steps are described in detail on the quick setup poster, but for the first time: ❂ installing the included battery pack ❂ connecting the power adapter ...
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... , indicating that were shipped with your notebook." Important: When using your notebook. When the battery status light goes off . A yellow status light on the front-center of your notebook until the yellow battery status light on the front-center of the notebook goes off , your notebook. Using a... different AC adapter or power cord may take 2 to your battery is being charged. Use only the AC adapter and power cord that the battery is fully charged. This may result in fire or damage to 3 hours. 16 For more information about...
... , indicating that were shipped with your notebook." Important: When using your notebook. When the battery status light goes off . A yellow status light on the front-center of your notebook until the yellow battery status light on the front-center of the notebook goes off , your notebook. Using a... different AC adapter or power cord may take 2 to your battery is being charged. Use only the AC adapter and power cord that the battery is fully charged. This may result in fire or damage to 3 hours. 16 For more information about...
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getting started open To begin with, look at your opened notebook and locate its main features. 1 display 2 quick action buttons and power button 3 touchpad 4 speakers 5 ported bass speakers 6 power and battery status lights 7 system status lights 8 keyboard area 22
getting started open To begin with, look at your opened notebook and locate its main features. 1 display 2 quick action buttons and power button 3 touchpad 4 speakers 5 ported bass speakers 6 power and battery status lights 7 system status lights 8 keyboard area 22
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bottom getting started 1 mini-PCI 2 memory 3 hard drive 4 battery 5 battery release 6 battery lock Do not obstruct the air vents. If any of these vents are necessary for proper airflow and cooling. They are partially blocked or obscured, your notebook may overheat. 26
bottom getting started 1 mini-PCI 2 memory 3 hard drive 4 battery 5 battery release 6 battery lock Do not obstruct the air vents. If any of these vents are necessary for proper airflow and cooling. They are partially blocked or obscured, your notebook may overheat. 26
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... on: num lock is on off: not activated 5 hard drive activity blinking: hard drive is active off: no hard drive activity 6 battery charge blinking: battery has a low charge on: charging off: battery is charged 7 notebook power blinking: notebook is "sleeping" on: notebook is on off: notebook is powered off If none of the...
... on: num lock is on off: not activated 5 hard drive activity blinking: hard drive is active off: no hard drive activity 6 battery charge blinking: battery has a low charge on: charging off: battery is charged 7 notebook power blinking: notebook is "sleeping" on: notebook is on off: notebook is powered off If none of the...
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adjusting the brightness To quickly change the brightness of the display, use only a soft cloth moistened with water. When using battery power, your power consumption (important when using the display This section discusses the most common display-related tasks you may need to ...TV output (on select models) cleaning the display If you ever need to clean the display, use the special function keys. getting started using battery power) by reducing the display brightness. Fn + F7 Fn + F8 decrease the display brightness increase the display brightness The display, hard drive, ...
adjusting the brightness To quickly change the brightness of the display, use only a soft cloth moistened with water. When using battery power, your power consumption (important when using the display This section discusses the most common display-related tasks you may need to ...TV output (on select models) cleaning the display If you ever need to clean the display, use the special function keys. getting started using battery power) by reducing the display brightness. Fn + F7 Fn + F8 decrease the display brightness increase the display brightness The display, hard drive, ...
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...the applications you plan to learn about: ❂ charging your battery ❂ managing your battery consumption ❂ refreshing your battery ❂ disposing of your battery Your notebook uses a Li-Ion battery pack. If you plan to frequently use the battery, read this product. ❂ Do not touch the connector ... of time you are using only the spare designated for this chapter to use your notebook on the battery case. ❂ Do not disassemble, crush, or puncture the battery; immerse it in fire. 57 Your choice of power source depends on a word processing file.
...the applications you plan to learn about: ❂ charging your battery ❂ managing your battery consumption ❂ refreshing your battery ❂ disposing of your battery Your notebook uses a Li-Ion battery pack. If you plan to frequently use the battery, read this product. ❂ Do not touch the connector ... of time you are using only the spare designated for this chapter to use your notebook on the battery case. ❂ Do not disassemble, crush, or puncture the battery; immerse it in fire. 57 Your choice of power source depends on a word processing file.
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... been initially charged, subsequent charges may take less time, depending on how depleted the battery is connected to the notebook until the yellow battery status light goes off. Depending on your configuration, the initial, full charge may take 2 to 3 hours. initial charge As ...mentioned in chapter 1, "getting started ," to properly charge your battery the first time, you must leave the AC adapter connected to an AC power source. getting started charging your battery An installed battery will automatically recharge whenever the notebook is and whether you are using the...
... been initially charged, subsequent charges may take less time, depending on how depleted the battery is connected to the notebook until the yellow battery status light goes off. Depending on your configuration, the initial, full charge may take 2 to 3 hours. initial charge As ...mentioned in chapter 1, "getting started ," to properly charge your battery the first time, you must leave the AC adapter connected to an AC power source. getting started charging your battery An installed battery will automatically recharge whenever the notebook is and whether you are using the...
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...software applications you may experience data loss as a result of your power-related settings") ❂ decrease the display brightness ❂ close your battery consumption Your notebook uses the latest chipset and processor technology, allowing the notebook to scale its processor performance and power consumption for a while ... to ensure that if you have files open, you are away from the hard drive instead of the CD monitoring the battery charge Closely monitor your battery charge to turn it off ❂ turn off the notebook when it's not in use ❂ play your Windows ...
...software applications you may experience data loss as a result of your power-related settings") ❂ decrease the display brightness ❂ close your battery consumption Your notebook uses the latest chipset and processor technology, allowing the notebook to scale its processor performance and power consumption for a while ... to ensure that if you have files open, you are away from the hard drive instead of the CD monitoring the battery charge Closely monitor your battery charge to turn it off ❂ turn off the notebook when it's not in use ❂ play your Windows ...
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...place your cursor over this icon, a message (illustrated below) is displayed in the system tray. See "interpreting status lights" in your battery and need to either connect to an AC power source or save and close attention to flash, you how much charge your work session right... away. status lights If your battery status light begins to this icon as your notebook is using battery power, a battery icon is displayed, showing you have little power left in chapter 3 for details about status lights. 60 ...
...place your cursor over this icon, a message (illustrated below) is displayed in the system tray. See "interpreting status lights" in your battery and need to either connect to an AC power source or save and close attention to flash, you how much charge your work session right... away. status lights If your battery status light begins to this icon as your notebook is using battery power, a battery icon is displayed, showing you have little power left in chapter 3 for details about status lights. 60 ...
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...the Power Options Properties window to an AC power source or save and close your power-related settings Your notebook comes configured for optimal battery usage. battery warning messages and alarms If you are included in this section. Brief instructions for more information about these notices, take action right away...online help. 61 You may need is not visible. See the next section for accessing and using the Power Options window are running on battery power and the charge gets low, your notebook will display warning messages and sound alarms, based on your icon tray if the icon ...
...the Power Options Properties window to an AC power source or save and close your power-related settings Your notebook comes configured for optimal battery usage. battery warning messages and alarms If you are included in this section. Brief instructions for more information about these notices, take action right away...online help. 61 You may need is not visible. See the next section for accessing and using the Power Options window are running on battery power and the charge gets low, your notebook will display warning messages and sound alarms, based on your icon tray if the icon ...
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...Home/Office Desk ❂ Portable/Laptop (default) ❂ Presentation ❂ Always On ❂ Minimal Power Management ❂ Max Battery alarms Low-battery warning messages can be visual messages or audible sounds. advanced Advanced options include settings for more information. 62 power meter This tab displays... current power and battery-status information. getting started The following tabs are available in chapter 3 for what to do when you: ❂ ...
...Home/Office Desk ❂ Portable/Laptop (default) ❂ Presentation ❂ Always On ❂ Minimal Power Management ❂ Max Battery alarms Low-battery warning messages can be visual messages or audible sounds. advanced Advanced options include settings for more information. 62 power meter This tab displays... current power and battery-status information. getting started The following tabs are available in chapter 3 for what to do when you: ❂ ...
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...power scheme. On the Alarms tab, deselect the check boxes for the Low battery alarm and the Critical battery alarm. a. From your notebook. 4. battery refreshing your battery We recommend refreshing your battery several times a year, or more often if you will interrupt the refresh...the refresh process. Connect your battery: 1. To refresh your notebook to AC power and allow the battery to refresh your battery. b. Completely discharge the battery by doing the following: Important: Do not use your battery. Important: Let the battery drain until your notebook during ...
...power scheme. On the Alarms tab, deselect the check boxes for the Low battery alarm and the Critical battery alarm. a. From your notebook. 4. battery refreshing your battery We recommend refreshing your battery several times a year, or more often if you will interrupt the refresh...the refresh process. Connect your battery: 1. To refresh your notebook to AC power and allow the battery to refresh your battery. b. Completely discharge the battery by doing the following: Important: Do not use your battery. Important: Let the battery drain until your notebook during ...
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... of your desktop, right click on the power icon and select Adjust Power Properties. From your battery pack with your power-related settings: a. disposing of your battery Do not dispose of it or recycle it by using the public collection system in accordance with common waste. Re-...enter your notebook to the Windows Control Panel and reset your local regulations. 64 b. After the battery is completely drained, reconnect your desired settings. getting started 5. On the Power Schemes tab, select the option you 're ready to use ...
... of your desktop, right click on the power icon and select Adjust Power Properties. From your battery pack with your power-related settings: a. disposing of your battery Do not dispose of it or recycle it by using the public collection system in accordance with common waste. Re-...enter your notebook to the Windows Control Panel and reset your local regulations. 64 b. After the battery is completely drained, reconnect your desired settings. getting started 5. On the Power Schemes tab, select the option you 're ready to use ...
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... cables, and touching a bare metal surface on the notebook (such as electrostatic discharge. All user-replaceable components are sensitive to upgrade or replace your: ❂ battery ❂ memory ❂ hard drive assembly The components inside your notebook are accessed from the bottom of the notebook...
... cables, and touching a bare metal surface on the notebook (such as electrostatic discharge. All user-replaceable components are sensitive to upgrade or replace your: ❂ battery ❂ memory ❂ hard drive assembly The components inside your notebook are accessed from the bottom of the notebook...
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...Grasp the raised edge of the battery pack and lift it out of explosion if this battery is a danger of the battery compartment 3. 66 To remove an existing battery pack, slide the battery lock to the unlock position 1, and slide and release the battery release button 2. There is ... cables, including the AC power adapter, modem, and network cables. 2. Place your notebook and close the display. getting started battery To remove and install a battery: Before performing any of this chapter for preventing electrostatic discharge. Replace with the same or equivalent type recommended by...
...Grasp the raised edge of the battery pack and lift it out of explosion if this battery is a danger of the battery compartment 3. 66 To remove an existing battery pack, slide the battery lock to the unlock position 1, and slide and release the battery release button 2. There is ... cables, including the AC power adapter, modem, and network cables. 2. Place your notebook and close the display. getting started battery To remove and install a battery: Before performing any of this chapter for preventing electrostatic discharge. Replace with the same or equivalent type recommended by...
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Slide the connector end of the battery into position and then press down and at an angle, as shown 1. Slide the battery lock to the locked position 2. 5. To insert a new battery pack, hold the battery label side down on the other end of the battery lines up with the connector in only one direction. upgrades and replacements 4. The battery pack is keyed so that the connector end of the battery until it can be inserted in the battery compartment. Reconnect your cables. 67 If the battery does not slide in easily, verify that it clicks into place.
Slide the connector end of the battery into position and then press down and at an angle, as shown 1. Slide the battery lock to the locked position 2. 5. To insert a new battery pack, hold the battery label side down on the other end of the battery lines up with the connector in only one direction. upgrades and replacements 4. The battery pack is keyed so that the connector end of the battery until it can be inserted in the battery compartment. Reconnect your cables. 67 If the battery does not slide in easily, verify that it clicks into place.