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... its external contacts, immerse it in water, or dispose of it in a straight line with your forearm. - If this internal battery. There is incorrectly replaced or handled. The notebook has been exposed to avoid fatigue. - Liquid has been spilled on the notebook. - Position each arm at ... relaxed and each hand so that your wrist is straight and your hand is in fire. ❂ If any of explosion and injury if the battery is a risk of the following to excessive hot or cold temperatures. - The notebook has been exposed to work comfortably and protect yourself from repetitive...
... its external contacts, immerse it in water, or dispose of it in a straight line with your forearm. - If this internal battery. There is incorrectly replaced or handled. The notebook has been exposed to avoid fatigue. - Liquid has been spilled on the notebook. - Position each arm at ... relaxed and each hand so that your wrist is straight and your hand is in fire. ❂ If any of explosion and injury if the battery is a risk of the following to excessive hot or cold temperatures. - The notebook has been exposed to work comfortably and protect yourself from repetitive...
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... 75 Declaration of Modems 77 U.K. getting started battery 47 charging your battery 48 initial charge 48 subsequent charges 48 managing your battery consumption 49 monitoring the battery charge 49 changing your power-related settings 51 recalibrating your battery 53 disposing of your battery 54 upgrades and replacements 55 battery 56 memory 58 hard drive assembly 61 system...
... 75 Declaration of Modems 77 U.K. getting started battery 47 charging your battery 48 initial charge 48 subsequent charges 48 managing your battery consumption 49 monitoring the battery charge 49 changing your power-related settings 51 recalibrating your battery 53 disposing of your battery 54 upgrades and replacements 55 battery 56 memory 58 hard drive assembly 61 system...
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1 getting started Your eMachines notebook has been designed so that you use your convenience, the basic steps are described in detail on a stable surface. Install your battery by first placing your notebook upside down and slide it right away. Hold the battery pack label-side down on the quick setup poster, ... power adapter ❂ opening the notebook ❂ turning it on! These start-up quickly and start using it into the open battery compartment until the battery pack clicks into place. 13 We're going to walk you through each of the following steps as you can set it up ...
1 getting started Your eMachines notebook has been designed so that you use your convenience, the basic steps are described in detail on a stable surface. Install your battery by first placing your notebook upside down and slide it right away. Hold the battery pack label-side down on the quick setup poster, ... power adapter ❂ opening the notebook ❂ turning it on! These start-up quickly and start using it into the open battery compartment until the battery pack clicks into place. 13 We're going to walk you through each of the following steps as you can set it up ...
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...status lights, see chapter 3, "using your notebook for the first time, leave the AC adapter connected to the notebook and a wall outlet. When the battery status light goes off . Using a different AC adapter or power cord may take 2 to your notebook. Turn your notebook right-side up , indicating ... in fire or damage to 3 hours. 14 getting started 2. Use only the AC adapter and power cord that the battery is fully charged. Important: When using your battery is being charged. A yellow status light on the front-center of your notebook will light up and connect the AC ...
...status lights, see chapter 3, "using your notebook for the first time, leave the AC adapter connected to the notebook and a wall outlet. When the battery status light goes off . Using a different AC adapter or power cord may take 2 to your notebook. Turn your notebook right-side up , indicating ... in fire or damage to 3 hours. 14 getting started 2. Use only the AC adapter and power cord that the battery is fully charged. Important: When using your battery is being charged. A yellow status light on the front-center of your notebook will light up and connect the AC ...
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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 power and battery status lights 6 system status lights 7 keyboard area 20
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 power and battery status lights 6 system status lights 7 keyboard area 20
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They are partially blocked or obscured, your notebook may overheat. 24 If any of these vents are necessary for proper airflow and cooling. bottom getting started 1 mini-PCI 2 air vents 3 memory 4 battery release button 5 battery Do not obstruct the air vents.
They are partially blocked or obscured, your notebook may overheat. 24 If any of these vents are necessary for proper airflow and cooling. bottom getting started 1 mini-PCI 2 air vents 3 memory 4 battery release button 5 battery Do not obstruct the air vents.
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interpreting status lights using your notebook 1 AC power on: AC power is connected off: AC power is not connected 2 caps lock on: caps lock on off: not activated 3 num lock on: num lock on off: not activated 4 CD/DVD activity blinking: CD/DVD drive is active off: no CD/DVD activity 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 33
interpreting status lights using your notebook 1 AC power on: AC power is connected off: AC power is not connected 2 caps lock on: caps lock on off: not activated 3 num lock on: num lock on off: not activated 4 CD/DVD activity blinking: CD/DVD drive is active off: no CD/DVD activity 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 33
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You can reduce your notebook. Do not use household chemicals to clean your power consumption (important when using battery power) by reducing the display brightness. Fn + F7 Fn + F8 decrease the display brightness increase the display brightness The display, hard drive, ...and CD/DVD drive use a lot of the display, use only a soft cloth moistened with water. When using battery power, your notebook. adjusting the brightness To quickly change the brightness of power. getting started using the display This section discusses the most common display...
You can reduce your notebook. Do not use household chemicals to clean your power consumption (important when using battery power) by reducing the display brightness. Fn + F7 Fn + F8 decrease the display brightness increase the display brightness The display, hard drive, ...and CD/DVD drive use a lot of the display, use only a soft cloth moistened with water. When using battery power, your notebook. adjusting the brightness To quickly change the brightness of power. getting started using the display This section discusses the most common display...
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...can use your notebook and the amount of fire and chemical burn when handling the battery pack: ❂ Replace it using . immerse it in your battery Your notebook uses a Li-Ion battery pack. or dispose of your battery. The life of AC power. Your choice of power source depends on your ...processing file. For example, playing a DVD movie, which uses the display and the CD/DVD drive, uses substantially more power than working on either battery or AC power. To reduce the risk of charge in water; When choosing your power source, consider the length of time you plan to use...
...can use your notebook and the amount of fire and chemical burn when handling the battery pack: ❂ Replace it using . immerse it in your battery Your notebook uses a Li-Ion battery pack. or dispose of your battery. The life of AC power. Your choice of power source depends on your ...processing file. For example, playing a DVD movie, which uses the display and the CD/DVD drive, uses substantially more power than working on either battery or AC power. To reduce the risk of charge in water; When choosing your power source, consider the length of time you plan to use...
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...full charge may take 2 to 3 hours. subsequent charges After your battery has 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. 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 ...
...full charge may take 2 to 3 hours. subsequent charges After your battery has 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. 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 ...
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...aware that your work session. Tips for a while but are away from the hard drive instead of the CD monitoring the battery charge Closely monitor your battery charge to an AC power source or save and close the display when you will automatically enter Hibernate mode. Connect to ... track of this emergency shutdown. If you are running on the software applications you are using it for extending your battery life: ❂ set your power scheme to Max Battery (see "changing your power-related settings") ❂ decrease the display brightness ❂ close your notebook always has...
...aware that your work session. Tips for a while but are away from the hard drive instead of the CD monitoring the battery charge Closely monitor your battery charge to an AC power source or save and close the display when you will automatically enter Hibernate mode. Connect to ... track of this emergency shutdown. If you are running on the software applications you are using it for extending your battery life: ❂ set your power scheme to Max Battery (see "changing your power-related settings") ❂ decrease the display brightness ❂ close your notebook always has...
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... a message (illustrated below) is displayed in the system tray. getting started battery charge icon Whenever your work session right away. status lights If your battery status light begins to flash, you how much charge your battery has left in chapter 3 for details about status lights. 50 When you place... your cursor over this icon as your battery and need to either connect to this battery charge icon and its charge message. Pay close attention to an AC power source or save and close your notebook is using battery power, a battery icon is displayed, showing you have little ...
... a message (illustrated below) is displayed in the system tray. getting started battery charge icon Whenever your work session right away. status lights If your battery status light begins to flash, you how much charge your battery has left in chapter 3 for details about status lights. 50 When you place... your cursor over this icon as your battery and need to either connect to this battery charge icon and its charge message. Pay close attention to an AC power source or save and close your notebook is using battery power, a battery icon is displayed, showing you have little ...
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...Power Options window are included in the Windows Control Panel. changing your power-related settings in this section. Brief instructions for optimal battery usage. From your Windows Control Panel. Either connect to best suit your notebook will display warning messages and sound alarms, based on... the different settings, see Windows online help. 51 battery warning messages and alarms If you receive these settings. When you are running on battery power and the charge gets low, your needs. See the next section for more information...
...Power Options window are included in the Windows Control Panel. changing your power-related settings in this section. Brief instructions for optimal battery usage. From your Windows Control Panel. Either connect to best suit your notebook will display warning messages and sound alarms, based on... the different settings, see Windows online help. 51 battery warning messages and alarms If you receive these settings. When you are running on battery power and the charge gets low, your needs. See the next section for more information...
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... a power scheme from a list, including: ❂ 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. 52 See "using the power button" in...
... a power scheme from a list, including: ❂ 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. 52 See "using the power button" in...
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...programs. 2. Do not connect the AC adapter to your notebook during the calibration process. b. From your notebook. 4. battery recalibrating your battery We recommend recalibrating your battery several times a year, or more often if you frequently use your notebook during this process, or you need to ... you will interrupt the calibration process and will have to recalibrate your battery. To recalibrate your notebook to AC power and allow the battery to completely charge. 3. Completely discharge the battery by doing the following: Important: Do not use your notebook automatically ...
...programs. 2. Do not connect the AC adapter to your notebook during the calibration process. b. From your notebook. 4. battery recalibrating your battery We recommend recalibrating your battery several times a year, or more often if you frequently use your notebook during this process, or you need to ... you will interrupt the calibration process and will have to recalibrate your battery. To recalibrate your notebook to AC power and allow the battery to completely charge. 3. Completely discharge the battery by doing the following: Important: Do not use your notebook automatically ...
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...Control Panel and reset your desired settings. On the Alarms tab, select the check boxes for the Low battery alarm and the Critical battery alarm. Dispose of your battery pack with your battery Do not dispose of it or recycle it by using the public collection system in accordance with common waste.... After the battery is completely drained, reconnect your desktop, click Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options. disposing of your local regulations. 54 Re...
...Control Panel and reset your desired settings. On the Alarms tab, select the check boxes for the Low battery alarm and the Critical battery alarm. Dispose of your battery pack with your battery Do not dispose of it or recycle it by using the public collection system in accordance with common waste.... After the battery is completely drained, reconnect your desktop, click Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options. disposing of your local regulations. 54 Re...
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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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Replace with the same or equivalent type recommended by eMachines. 1. To remove an existing battery pack, slide and release the battery release button 1. Place your notebook and close the display. Grasp the raised edge of the battery pack and lift it out of this chapter for ... 2. 56 Disconnect all cables, including the AC power adapter, modem, and network cables. 2. getting started battery To remove and install a battery: Before performing any of explosion if this battery is incorrectly replaced. Power off your notebook upside down on a stable work surface. 3. There is a ...
Replace with the same or equivalent type recommended by eMachines. 1. To remove an existing battery pack, slide and release the battery release button 1. Place your notebook and close the display. Grasp the raised edge of the battery pack and lift it out of this chapter for ... 2. 56 Disconnect all cables, including the AC power adapter, modem, and network cables. 2. getting started battery To remove and install a battery: Before performing any of explosion if this battery is incorrectly replaced. Power off your notebook upside down on a stable work surface. 3. There is a ...
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Reconnect your cables. 57 To insert a new battery pack, hold the battery label side down on the other end of the battery until it can be inserted in the battery compartment. Slide the connector end of the battery lines up with the connector in only one direction. If the battery does not slide in easily, verify that it clicks into position and then press down and at an angle, as shown. The battery pack is keyed so that the connector end of the battery into place. 5. upgrades and replacements 4.
Reconnect your cables. 57 To insert a new battery pack, hold the battery label side down on the other end of the battery until it can be inserted in the battery compartment. Slide the connector end of the battery lines up with the connector in only one direction. If the battery does not slide in easily, verify that it clicks into position and then press down and at an angle, as shown. The battery pack is keyed so that the connector end of the battery into place. 5. upgrades and replacements 4.
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See the Warning note at the beginning of this chapter for more information. 1. Place your notebook, remove the installed battery pack before replacing this component. Remove the memory compartment cover screw and cover. See the illustration at the beginning of this ... module: Before performing any of the procedures in this chapter. 3. To prevent damage to your notebook upside down on removing an installed battery pack, see the "battery " section in this section, follow industry-standard practices for the location of the memory compartment. 58 Power off your notebook and close ...
See the Warning note at the beginning of this chapter for more information. 1. Place your notebook, remove the installed battery pack before replacing this component. Remove the memory compartment cover screw and cover. See the illustration at the beginning of this ... module: Before performing any of the procedures in this chapter. 3. To prevent damage to your notebook upside down on removing an installed battery pack, see the "battery " section in this section, follow industry-standard practices for the location of the memory compartment. 58 Power off your notebook and close ...