eMachines M-Series Notebook User's Guide
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... be subject to use and care. Online help is included in the software preloaded on your location, your notebook. In the United States, call rates.) 7 The provided quick setup poster includes all of the steps you learn about your notebook and how to long distance charges.) In the United.... first things first help tools We've developed this book and its use it, but other tools are charged at 1-801-401-1419. This user's manual provides detailed information about your notebook and basic instructions for its companion poster to help you need to 10 p.m. (PST), seven days a week. ...
... be subject to use and care. Online help is included in the software preloaded on your location, your notebook. In the United States, call rates.) 7 The provided quick setup poster includes all of the steps you learn about your notebook and how to long distance charges.) In the United.... first things first help tools We've developed this book and its use it, but other tools are charged at 1-801-401-1419. This user's manual provides detailed information about your notebook and basic instructions for its companion poster to help you need to 10 p.m. (PST), seven days a week. ...
eMachines M-Series Notebook User's Guide
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... . ❂ Use only recommended upgrade or replacement parts and accessories. ❂ Other than the indicated user-replaceable components, your computer a safe distance away from sources of magnetic fields, such as near printers, supplies that air vents are not obstructed. they may damage it may overheat resulting in unexpected shutdown or permanent damage to the notebook. ❂ Do not work for...
... . ❂ Use only recommended upgrade or replacement parts and accessories. ❂ Other than the indicated user-replaceable components, your computer a safe distance away from sources of magnetic fields, such as near printers, supplies that air vents are not obstructed. they may damage it may overheat resulting in unexpected shutdown or permanent damage to the notebook. ❂ Do not work for...
eMachines M-Series Notebook User's Guide
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... back 25 bottom 26 using your notebook 27 using the power button 28 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...
... back 25 bottom 26 using your notebook 27 using the power button 28 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...
eMachines M-Series Notebook User's Guide
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... 89 notebook specifications 90 14 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...
... 89 notebook specifications 90 14 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...
eMachines M-Series Notebook User's Guide
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... the Enable Tapping box in the properties window. 30 changing touchpad settings If you can drag your notebook. If you may find it helpful. Because inadvertent taps may confuse new users, by default this feature, you 've never used a touchpad with this feature is the ability to roll the display up or down . tapping A unique feature of a touchpad, as compared to a traditional mouse, is turned...
... the Enable Tapping box in the properties window. 30 changing touchpad settings If you can drag your notebook. If you may find it helpful. Because inadvertent taps may confuse new users, by default this feature, you 've never used a touchpad with this feature is the ability to roll the display up or down . tapping A unique feature of a touchpad, as compared to a traditional mouse, is turned...
eMachines M-Series Notebook User's Guide
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.... using your notebook using the keyboard In addition to perform specific tasks. Special function keys are unique to your eMachines notebook and can be used to full-sized keys, your software programs and the other specific to eMachines notebooks. To use set by reading the following page for definitions of the special function keys. 31 one use a standard function key, press the desired key. See the following paragraphs. special function keys Many of the function keys across...
.... using your notebook using the keyboard In addition to perform specific tasks. Special function keys are unique to your eMachines notebook and can be used to full-sized keys, your software programs and the other specific to eMachines notebooks. To use set by reading the following page for definitions of the special function keys. 31 one use a standard function key, press the desired key. See the following paragraphs. special function keys Many of the function keys across...
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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... the back of the notebook display. Resolution settings are viewed and changed through your Windows Control Panel. enabling TV output (on the Settings tab. Press the display function key (Fn + F4) several times, until the notebook display is less than the internal wide screen (1280x800 default), the notebook will stretch to use an external monitor or projector, you may need to adjust the resolution to support the external image. Connect the external TV or monitor to the optimal...
... the back of the notebook display. Resolution settings are viewed and changed through your Windows Control Panel. enabling TV output (on the Settings tab. Press the display function key (Fn + F4) several times, until the notebook display is less than the internal wide screen (1280x800 default), the notebook will stretch to use an external monitor or projector, you may need to adjust the resolution to support the external image. Connect the external TV or monitor to the optimal...
eMachines M-Series Notebook User's Guide
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... camera media card into the media reader. Your pop up may vary depending on media cards: ❂ using the pop up wizard ❂ using the pop up is displayed. The Memory Stick (G:) pop up wizard 1. using your notebook accessing files In this example, you will learn about accessing files on the type of media used and the drive letter. 53 Remove the protector from your camera. 2. Remove the media card from your camera following the instructions...
... camera media card into the media reader. Your pop up may vary depending on media cards: ❂ using the pop up wizard ❂ using the pop up is displayed. The Memory Stick (G:) pop up wizard 1. using your notebook accessing files In this example, you will learn about accessing files on the type of media used and the drive letter. 53 Remove the protector from your camera. 2. Remove the media card from your camera following the instructions...
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... working with your pictures, or click Next if you are listed in the media reader. Several options are finished. 9. The folder containing your notebook 6. The name can select Delete pictures from my device after coping them by clicking Browse... - Remove the camera media card and replace the protector in the Picture Task area, such as "christmas party") - When the copy process is displayed...
... working with your pictures, or click Next if you are listed in the media reader. Several options are finished. 9. The folder containing your notebook 6. The name can select Delete pictures from my device after coping them by clicking Browse... - Remove the camera media card and replace the protector in the Picture Task area, such as "christmas party") - When the copy process is displayed...
eMachines M-Series Notebook User's Guide
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..., use appropriate precautions, including turning off all system power, unplugging all cables, and touching a bare metal surface on the notebook (such as electrostatic discharge. All user-replaceable components are sensitive to static electricity, also known as the nuts for the printer port) or wearing a grounding wrist-strap. 5 upgrades and replacements Read this chapter when you need to upgrade or replace your: ❂ battery ❂ memory ❂ hard drive...
..., use appropriate precautions, including turning off all system power, unplugging all cables, and touching a bare metal surface on the notebook (such as electrostatic discharge. All user-replaceable components are sensitive to static electricity, also known as the nuts for the printer port) or wearing a grounding wrist-strap. 5 upgrades and replacements Read this chapter when you need to upgrade or replace your: ❂ battery ❂ memory ❂ hard drive...
eMachines M-Series Notebook User's Guide
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... this section, follow industry-standard practices for more information. 1. Disconnect all cables, including the AC power adapter, modem, and network cables. 2. For instructions on a stable work surface. To prevent damage to your notebook, remove the installed battery pack before replacing this chapter. 3. getting started memory To remove and install a memory module: Before performing any of the memory compartment. 68 See the Warning note at the beginning of this chapter...
... this section, follow industry-standard practices for more information. 1. Disconnect all cables, including the AC power adapter, modem, and network cables. 2. For instructions on a stable work surface. To prevent damage to your notebook, remove the installed battery pack before replacing this chapter. 3. getting started memory To remove and install a memory module: Before performing any of the memory compartment. 68 See the Warning note at the beginning of this chapter...
eMachines M-Series Notebook User's Guide
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.... Disconnect all cables, including the AC power adapter, modem, and network cables. 2. upgrades and replacements hard drive assembly Your notebook includes one high-capacity, industry-standard, 9.5-mm IDE hard disk drive. A new hard drive has no data or software preloaded on removing an installed battery pack, see the "battery " section in your notebook and close the display. This process loads your notebook upside down on a stable work surface. Place your notebook's original shipping configuration onto this hard drive. Before...
.... Disconnect all cables, including the AC power adapter, modem, and network cables. 2. upgrades and replacements hard drive assembly Your notebook includes one high-capacity, industry-standard, 9.5-mm IDE hard disk drive. A new hard drive has no data or software preloaded on removing an installed battery pack, see the "battery " section in your notebook and close the display. This process loads your notebook upside down on a stable work surface. Place your notebook's original shipping configuration onto this hard drive. Before...
eMachines M-Series Notebook User's Guide
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... battery-related status light blinks quickly when you press the power button, your battery is not accurate or a battery charge does not last as long as I do ? Contact eMachines Customer Care to room temperature. ❂ Check your power management settings in chapter 4 for instructions. ❂ Replace your battery. See "managing your battery consumption" in the Windows Control Panel. A There are connected properly. Q My notebook won 't power up, disconnect all cables are several simple steps you used...
... battery-related status light blinks quickly when you press the power button, your battery is not accurate or a battery charge does not last as long as I do ? Contact eMachines Customer Care to room temperature. ❂ Check your power management settings in chapter 4 for instructions. ❂ Replace your battery. See "managing your battery consumption" in the Windows Control Panel. A There are connected properly. Q My notebook won 't power up, disconnect all cables are several simple steps you used...
eMachines M-Series Notebook User's Guide
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... the touchpad. You can change the touchpad sensitivity settings through the control panel by increasing the palm check area and reducing the touch sensitivity. troubleshooting keyboard and touchpad Q My notebook is not responding when I stop it : ❂ Press ctrl + alt + delete. ❂ Press and hold down the Power button for approximately 5 seconds until the notebook turns off. Next, you will highlight Tapping and check the Enable...
... the touchpad. You can change the touchpad sensitivity settings through the control panel by increasing the palm check area and reducing the touch sensitivity. troubleshooting keyboard and touchpad Q My notebook is not responding when I stop it : ❂ Press ctrl + alt + delete. ❂ Press and hold down the Power button for approximately 5 seconds until the notebook turns off. Next, you will highlight Tapping and check the Enable...
eMachines M-Series Notebook User's Guide
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... your computer. What should I insert a card into a working . For more information about installing the printer driver, refer to Windows online help. 81 A Try the following: ❂ Make sure that you do ? If you have the correct printer driver installed for the media icon. printer Q My notebook is powered on. ❂ Check the cable connections between your printer model. A Check the system tray for your...
... your computer. What should I insert a card into a working . For more information about installing the printer driver, refer to Windows online help. 81 A Try the following: ❂ Make sure that you do ? If you have the correct printer driver installed for the media icon. printer Q My notebook is powered on. ❂ Check the cable connections between your printer model. A Check the system tray for your...
eMachines M-Series Notebook User's Guide
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... telephone numbers for retrieval by a predator mined code ❂ initial proceed indication detection ❂ automatic calling / automatic answering ❂ tone detection ❂ loud-speaking facility This modem is not approved for use in any material way not authorized by BABT. This modem does not support an automatic redial function. appendix This modem is approved for connection to...
... telephone numbers for retrieval by a predator mined code ❂ initial proceed indication detection ❂ automatic calling / automatic answering ❂ tone detection ❂ loud-speaking facility This modem is not approved for use in any material way not authorized by BABT. This modem does not support an automatic redial function. appendix This modem is approved for connection to...
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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... (with a notebook computer, a desktop computer, a broadband Internet connection, and a printer), the instructions in the rest of this common setup. such as 128-bit WEP encryption ❂ 4-port switch - to automatically configure network and IP addresses If you use an 802.11b access point, you will be sure the model includes everything your network needs, including: ❂ 802.11g support - to eliminate the need to get started? 2 setting up...
... (with a notebook computer, a desktop computer, a broadband Internet connection, and a printer), the instructions in the rest of this common setup. such as 128-bit WEP encryption ❂ 4-port switch - to automatically configure network and IP addresses If you use an 802.11b access point, you will be sure the model includes everything your network needs, including: ❂ 802.11g support - to eliminate the need to get started? 2 setting up...
eMachines Wireless Supplement
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... network Let's get started setting up your home network, using your desktop computer to your home network Throughout this chapter, you can connect to configure the access point and will be using the previous example of a home environment with your notebook. step 1: making sure that your broadband connection is ok ❂ step 2: connecting your new access point ❂ step 3: gathering information about your Internet service provider (ISP). getting started...
... network Let's get started setting up your home network, using your desktop computer to your home network Throughout this chapter, you can connect to configure the access point and will be using the previous example of a home environment with your notebook. step 1: making sure that your broadband connection is ok ❂ step 2: connecting your new access point ❂ step 3: gathering information about your Internet service provider (ISP). getting started...