eMachines M-Series Notebook User's Guide
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... telephone help desk is staffed from 6 a.m. This user's manual provides detailed information about your notebook and basic instructions for its companion poster to help you need to get help on the following websites: eMachines home page: http://www.emachines.com North America support page: http://www.emachines.com/support/tech_support.html United Kingdom support page: http://www.pcservicecall.co.uk In...
... telephone help desk is staffed from 6 a.m. This user's manual provides detailed information about your notebook and basic instructions for its companion poster to help you need to get help on the following websites: eMachines home page: http://www.emachines.com North America support page: http://www.emachines.com/support/tech_support.html United Kingdom support page: http://www.pcservicecall.co.uk In...
eMachines M-Series Notebook User's Guide
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Do not use the notebook on hard drives. ❂ Avoid using your notebook in dust-prone areas or dirty areas, such as cellular phones and external speakers. they may damage it may overheat resulting in smoke-filled rooms. Dust build-up can ... ❂ Use only recommended upgrade or replacement parts and accessories. ❂ Other than the indicated user-replaceable components, your notebook; Do not use household chemicals to your skin. ❂ Keep your lap. The air vents are necessary for long periods with water, to the notebook. ❂ Do not work for proper ...
Do not use the notebook on hard drives. ❂ Avoid using your notebook in dust-prone areas or dirty areas, such as cellular phones and external speakers. they may damage it may overheat resulting in smoke-filled rooms. Dust build-up can ... ❂ Use only recommended upgrade or replacement parts and accessories. ❂ Other than the indicated user-replaceable components, your notebook; Do not use household chemicals to your skin. ❂ Keep your lap. The air vents are necessary for long periods with water, to the notebook. ❂ Do not work for proper ...
eMachines M-Series Notebook User's Guide
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... changing power button settings 28 using the touchpad 29 clicking 29 scrolling 30 tapping 30 changing touchpad settings 30 using the keyboard 31 special function keys 31 numeric keypad 33 using quick action buttons 34 interpreting status lights 35 using the display 36 cleaning the display 36 adjusting the brightness 36 adjusting the resolution 37 enabling TV output (on select models 37 using CDs and DVDs 39 caring for and handling discs 40 listening to audio CDs 41 viewing DVDs 42 creating...
... changing power button settings 28 using the touchpad 29 clicking 29 scrolling 30 tapping 30 changing touchpad settings 30 using the keyboard 31 special function keys 31 numeric keypad 33 using quick action buttons 34 interpreting status lights 35 using the display 36 cleaning the display 36 adjusting the brightness 36 adjusting the resolution 37 enabling TV output (on select models 37 using CDs and DVDs 39 caring for and handling discs 40 listening to audio CDs 41 viewing DVDs 42 creating...
eMachines M-Series Notebook User's Guide
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... Conformity - 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 restore 73 troubleshooting 75 battery and power 76 keyboard and touchpad 77 status lights 78 display brightness and resolution 79 sound and volume 80 CDs and DVDs 80 digital media reader 81 printer...
... Conformity - 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 restore 73 troubleshooting 75 battery and power 76 keyboard and touchpad 77 status lights 78 display brightness and resolution 79 sound and volume 80 CDs and DVDs 80 digital media reader 81 printer...
eMachines M-Series Notebook User's Guide
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... may confuse new users, by default this feature, you may find it helpful. changing touchpad settings If you want to roll the display up or down on the touchpad area as changing the settings for a left click button. If you've never used a touchpad with this feature is the ability to recognize taps on the scroll zone to enable tapping or make any other touchpad-related changes (such...
... may confuse new users, by default this feature, you may find it helpful. changing touchpad settings If you want to roll the display up or down on the touchpad area as changing the settings for a left click button. If you've never used a touchpad with this feature is the ability to recognize taps on the scroll zone to enable tapping or make any other touchpad-related changes (such...
eMachines M-Series Notebook User's Guide
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... software applications and may have two uses - To use set by the image on the key. The special function keys are unique to your eMachines notebook and can be used to perform specific tasks. Special function keys are identified by your software programs and the other specific to full-sized keys, your keyboard includes special function keys and a numeric keypad. See the following paragraphs. using your notebook using the keyboard In addition to eMachines notebooks...
... software applications and may have two uses - To use set by the image on the key. The special function keys are unique to your eMachines notebook and can be used to perform specific tasks. Special function keys are identified by your software programs and the other specific to full-sized keys, your keyboard includes special function keys and a numeric keypad. See the following paragraphs. using your notebook using the keyboard In addition to eMachines notebooks...
eMachines M-Series Notebook User's Guide
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... lights using your notebook 1 AC power on: AC power is connected off: AC power is not connected 2 wireless on/off on: wireless network card is on off: wireless network card is off 3 caps lock on: caps lock is on off: not activated 4 num lock 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 lights...
... lights using your notebook 1 AC power on: AC power is connected off: AC power is not connected 2 wireless on/off on: wireless network card is on off: wireless network card is off 3 caps lock on: caps lock is on off: not activated 4 num lock 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 lights...
eMachines M-Series Notebook User's Guide
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... Start > Control Panel > Appearance and Themes > Display. Press the display function key (Fn + F4) several times, until the notebook display is shown on the back of the notebook display. Connect the external TV or monitor to fit the panel. Your image on select models) When watching movies, playing games, or making a presentation, you may need to adjust the resolution to best suit that device. enabling TV output (on the internal wide screen by default...
... Start > Control Panel > Appearance and Themes > Display. Press the display function key (Fn + F4) several times, until the notebook display is shown on the back of the notebook display. Connect the external TV or monitor to fit the panel. Your image on select models) When watching movies, playing games, or making a presentation, you may need to adjust the resolution to best suit that device. enabling TV output (on the internal wide screen by default...
eMachines M-Series Notebook User's Guide
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... up may vary depending on media cards: ❂ using the pop up wizard ❂ using the pop up is displayed. Remove the media card from the media reader and insert the camera media card into the media reader. The Memory Stick (G:) pop up wizard 1. using Windows Explorer In this section, you will learn about accessing files on the type of media used and the drive letter. 53 using your notebook accessing files In this example, you...
... up may vary depending on media cards: ❂ using the pop up wizard ❂ using the pop up is displayed. Remove the media card from the media reader and insert the camera media card into the media reader. The Memory Stick (G:) pop up wizard 1. using Windows Explorer In this section, you will learn about accessing files on the type of media used and the drive letter. 53 using your notebook accessing files In this example, you...
eMachines M-Series Notebook User's Guide
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... to the location by selecting the check box 7. When the copy process is displayed. 10. Remove the camera media card and replace the protector in the Picture Task area, such as "christmas party") - Choose an option to close the Scanner and Camera Wizard. The folder containing your pictures is complete, select Next. 8. Click Finished to continue working with your notebook 6. You...
... to the location by selecting the check box 7. When the copy process is displayed. 10. Remove the camera media card and replace the protector in the Picture Task area, such as "christmas party") - Choose an option to close the Scanner and Camera Wizard. The folder containing your pictures is complete, select Next. 8. Click Finished to continue working with your notebook 6. You...
eMachines M-Series Notebook User's Guide
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... ready to turn it off ❂ turn off the notebook when it's not in use ❂ play your favorite music from the hard drive instead of the CD monitoring the battery charge Closely monitor your battery charge to scale its processor performance and power consumption for extending your battery life: ❂ set your power scheme to Max Battery (see "changing your notebook always has the power necessary to continue operating when...
... ready to turn it off ❂ turn off the notebook when it's not in use ❂ play your favorite music from the hard drive instead of the CD monitoring the battery charge Closely monitor your battery charge to scale its processor performance and power consumption for extending your battery life: ❂ set your power scheme to Max Battery (see "changing your notebook always has the power necessary to continue operating when...
eMachines M-Series Notebook User's Guide
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... and cover. For instructions on a stable work surface. getting started memory To remove and install a memory module: Before performing any of the procedures in this chapter. 3. To prevent damage to your notebook, remove the installed battery pack before replacing this section, follow industry-standard practices for more information. 1. See the Warning note at the beginning of the memory compartment. 68 Disconnect all cables, including the AC power adapter...
... and cover. For instructions on a stable work surface. getting started memory To remove and install a memory module: Before performing any of the procedures in this chapter. 3. To prevent damage to your notebook, remove the installed battery pack before replacing this section, follow industry-standard practices for more information. 1. See the Warning note at the beginning of the memory compartment. 68 Disconnect all cables, including the AC power adapter...
eMachines M-Series Notebook User's Guide
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... in your notebook's original shipping configuration onto this component. A new hard drive has no data or software preloaded on removing an installed battery pack, see the "battery " section in this chapter for preventing electrostatic discharge. Power off your notebook, remove the installed battery pack before replacing this hard drive. To prevent damage to the new hard drive. For instructions on it. Disconnect all cables, including the AC power adapter, modem, and network cables. 2. upgrades and replacements hard drive assembly Your notebook includes...
... in your notebook's original shipping configuration onto this component. A new hard drive has no data or software preloaded on removing an installed battery pack, see the "battery " section in this chapter for preventing electrostatic discharge. Power off your notebook, remove the installed battery pack before replacing this hard drive. To prevent damage to the new hard drive. For instructions on it. Disconnect all cables, including the AC power adapter, modem, and network cables. 2. upgrades and replacements hard drive assembly Your notebook includes...
eMachines M-Series Notebook User's Guide
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See "managing your battery consumption" in chapter 4 for instructions. ❂ Replace your model of notebook. What should I do ? If your notebook still won 't turn on your notebook. ❂ If the battery-related status light blinks quickly when you installed the right module for instructions. ❂ Refresh the battery. Contact eMachines Customer Care to make sure that all cables are connected properly. What should I do ? See "refreshing your notebook, make sure that it should try...
See "managing your battery consumption" in chapter 4 for instructions. ❂ Replace your model of notebook. What should I do ? If your notebook still won 't turn on your notebook. ❂ If the battery-related status light blinks quickly when you installed the right module for instructions. ❂ Refresh the battery. Contact eMachines Customer Care to make sure that all cables are connected properly. What should I do ? See "refreshing your notebook, make sure that it should try...
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... do I click or tap on Device Settings and select Settings. Next, you are able to the keyboard or the touchpad. Select Pointing Device Properties. Now you will need to restart it ? A Your notebook has locked up. A You will highlight Tapping and check the Enable Tapping box in the properties window. You can change the touchpad sensitivity settings through the control panel by increasing the palm check...
... do I click or tap on Device Settings and select Settings. Next, you are able to the keyboard or the touchpad. Select Pointing Device Properties. Now you will need to restart it ? A Your notebook has locked up. A You will highlight Tapping and check the Enable Tapping box in the properties window. You can change the touchpad sensitivity settings through the control panel by increasing the palm check...
eMachines M-Series Notebook User's Guide
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... printer driver installed for the media icon. printer Q My notebook is powered on. ❂ Check the cable connections between your notebook and the printer. ❂ Verify that you do ? digital media reader troubleshooting Q Nothing happens when I do not see it 's not working electrical outlet and that came with your printer or to a printer, but it reboot your computer. A Try the following: ❂ Make sure...
... printer driver installed for the media icon. printer Q My notebook is powered on. ❂ Check the cable connections between your notebook and the printer. ❂ Verify that you do ? digital media reader troubleshooting Q Nothing happens when I do not see it 's not working electrical outlet and that came with your printer or to a printer, but it reboot your computer. A Try the following: ❂ Make sure...
eMachines M-Series Notebook User's Guide
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...only the following functions: ❂ storage of your modem, if as a result, it is used with, or connected to, external software that has not been formally accepted by a predator mined code ❂ initial proceed indication detection ❂...use in any material way not authorized by BABT or if it then ceases to conform to U.K. / private speech-band services. Japanese Modem Notice 89 This modem does not support an automatic redial function. Any other usage will invalidate the approval of telephone numbers for retrieval by BABT. appendix This modem is not approved for connection...
...only the following functions: ❂ storage of your modem, if as a result, it is used with, or connected to, external software that has not been formally accepted by a predator mined code ❂ initial proceed indication detection ❂...use in any material way not authorized by BABT or if it then ceases to conform to U.K. / private speech-band services. Japanese Modem Notice 89 This modem does not support an automatic redial function. Any other usage will invalidate the approval of telephone numbers for retrieval by BABT. appendix This modem is not approved for connection...
eMachines Wireless Supplement
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... I need to get started 11 access point recommendations 11 setting up your network 12 step 1: making sure that your broadband connection is ok 12 step 2: connecting your new access point 13 step 3: gathering information about your connection 14 step 4: configuring your access point 15 step 5: testing your home network 16 connecting to your new wireless network . . . . . 17 learning more about wireless networking . . . . . 21 turning the wireless off and on 22 monitoring your wireless connection 23 enabling...
... I need to get started 11 access point recommendations 11 setting up your network 12 step 1: making sure that your broadband connection is ok 12 step 2: connecting your new access point 13 step 3: gathering information about your connection 14 step 4: configuring your access point 15 step 5: testing your home network 16 connecting to your new wireless network . . . . . 17 learning more about wireless networking . . . . . 21 turning the wireless off and on 22 monitoring your wireless connection 23 enabling...
eMachines Wireless Supplement
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... network When you are ready to set up your home network, you must first consider which computers or other devices you want to include. what do I need to purchase an access point, eMachines recommends buying your access point, be based on the previous page (with a notebook computer, a desktop computer, a broadband Internet connection, and a printer), the instructions in the rest of this common setup...
... network When you are ready to set up your home network, you must first consider which computers or other devices you want to include. what do I need to purchase an access point, eMachines recommends buying your access point, be based on the previous page (with a notebook computer, a desktop computer, a broadband Internet connection, and a printer), the instructions in the rest of this common setup...
eMachines Wireless Supplement
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The setup steps are: ❂ step 1: making sure that your broadband connection is working properly, contact your Internet service provider (ISP). We'll walk you can connect to your favorite Internet website. If you how to set up your network Let's get started! step 1: making sure that your broadband connection is ok Before you change anything about your connection ❂ step 4: configuring your access point ❂ step 5: testing...
The setup steps are: ❂ step 1: making sure that your broadband connection is working properly, contact your Internet service provider (ISP). We'll walk you can connect to your favorite Internet website. If you how to set up your network Let's get started! step 1: making sure that your broadband connection is ok Before you change anything about your connection ❂ step 4: configuring your access point ❂ step 5: testing...