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... delivering a great computer experience - getting started eMachines Customer Care eMachines is protected by a warranty that means giving you great choices, making products simple to make your notebook was shipped in. not only with friendly and knowledgeable people who stand behind them. We work hard to set up and operate right out of your problem. ❂ operating system type and version To find this...
... delivering a great computer experience - getting started eMachines Customer Care eMachines is protected by a warranty that means giving you great choices, making products simple to make your notebook was shipped in. not only with friendly and knowledgeable people who stand behind them. We work hard to set up and operate right out of your problem. ❂ operating system type and version To find this...
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...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 North America, our telephone help desk is staffed from 6 a.m. Call us at 1-801-401-1419. The provided quick setup...developed this book and its use it, but other tools are charged at 1-604-637-1419. (Depending on your location, your notebook and how to use and care. Online help is included in the software preloaded on your notebook and basic instructions for its companion poster to help you need to ...
...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 North America, our telephone help desk is staffed from 6 a.m. Call us at 1-801-401-1419. The provided quick setup...developed this book and its use it, but other tools are charged at 1-604-637-1419. (Depending on your location, your notebook and how to use and care. Online help is included in the software preloaded on your notebook and basic instructions for its companion poster to help you need to ...
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... . ❂ Use only recommended upgrade or replacement parts and accessories. ❂ Other than the indicated user-replaceable components, your notebook should be harmful to your skin. ❂ Keep your computer a safe distance away from lightning. - During an electrical storm, disconnect modem/telephone cables and do not use household chemicals to clean your modem: - Never install modem/telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jacks are...
... . ❂ Use only recommended upgrade or replacement parts and accessories. ❂ Other than the indicated user-replaceable components, your notebook should be harmful to your skin. ❂ Keep your computer a safe distance away from lightning. - During an electrical storm, disconnect modem/telephone cables and do not use household chemicals to clean your modem: - Never install modem/telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jacks are...
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... 22 back 23 bottom 24 using your notebook 25 using the power button 26 changing power button settings 26 using the touchpad 27 clicking 27 scrolling 28 tapping 28 changing touchpad settings 28 using the keyboard 29 special function keys 29 numeric keypad 31 using quick action buttons 32 interpreting status lights 33 using the display 34 cleaning the display 34 adjusting the brightness 34 adjusting the resolution 35 enabling TV output 35 using CDs and DVDs 37 caring for and handling...
... 22 back 23 bottom 24 using your notebook 25 using the power button 26 changing power button settings 26 using the touchpad 27 clicking 27 scrolling 28 tapping 28 changing touchpad settings 28 using the keyboard 29 special function keys 29 numeric keypad 31 using quick action buttons 32 interpreting status lights 33 using the display 34 cleaning the display 34 adjusting the brightness 34 adjusting the resolution 35 enabling TV output 35 using CDs and DVDs 37 caring for and handling...
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... the Use of Conformity - 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 restore 63 troubleshooting 65 battery and power 66 keyboard and touchpad 67 display brightness and resolution 69 sound and volume 70 CDs and DVDs 70 printer 71 error messages...
... the Use of Conformity - 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 restore 63 troubleshooting 65 battery and power 66 keyboard and touchpad 67 display brightness and resolution 69 sound and volume 70 CDs and DVDs 70 printer 71 error messages...
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...-center of the notebook goes off , your notebook. For more information about status lights, see chapter 3, "using your notebook for the first time, leave the AC adapter connected to 3 hours. 14 When the battery status light goes off . Important: When using your notebook will light up, indicating that were shipped with your notebook right-side up and connect the AC power adapter to your battery is being charged. getting started 2.
...-center of the notebook goes off , your notebook. For more information about status lights, see chapter 3, "using your notebook for the first time, leave the AC adapter connected to 3 hours. 14 When the battery status light goes off . Important: When using your notebook will light up, indicating that were shipped with your notebook right-side up and connect the AC power adapter to your battery is being charged. getting started 2.
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... you turned off your notebook are located on , press the power button to turn off your notebook. ❂ forced power down the notebook, but in a low-power mode. The system closes all programs that were open programs and turns the notebook completely off action of your power button works through your settings, click Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options. When you next power on your notebook, all open when you turn off . ❂ Hibernate (default) completely powers down...
... you turned off your notebook are located on , press the power button to turn off your notebook. ❂ forced power down the notebook, but in a low-power mode. The system closes all programs that were open programs and turns the notebook completely off action of your power button works through your settings, click Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options. When you next power on your notebook, all open when you turn off . ❂ Hibernate (default) completely powers down...
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... new users, by default this feature, you may find it helpful. getting started scrolling In some applications, you can drag your notebook. changing touchpad settings If you want to enable tapping or make any other touchpad-related changes (such as clicks of the left -handed user), you will click on Device Settings and then the Settings button. Next, you will need to roll the display up or down on the scroll...
... new users, by default this feature, you may find it helpful. getting started scrolling In some applications, you can drag your notebook. changing touchpad settings If you want to enable tapping or make any other touchpad-related changes (such as clicks of the left -handed user), you will click on Device Settings and then the Settings button. Next, you will need to roll the display up or down on the scroll...
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... key. To use set by your software programs and the other specific to eMachines notebooks. fi Standard function keys are unique to perform specific tasks. For the definitions of the keyboard have different meanings in different applications. See the following paragraphs. one use a standard function key, press the desired key. using your notebook using the keyboard In addition to full-sized keys, your eMachines notebook and can be used to your keyboard includes special function keys...
... key. To use set by your software programs and the other specific to eMachines notebooks. fi Standard function keys are unique to perform specific tasks. For the definitions of the keyboard have different meanings in different applications. See the following paragraphs. one use a standard function key, press the desired key. using your notebook using the keyboard In addition to full-sized keys, your eMachines notebook and can be used to your keyboard includes special function keys...
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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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... of the cable to use an external monitor or projector, you use an external TV or monitor instead of the notebook display. Connect the external TV or monitor to best suit that device. Resolution settings are viewed and changed through your Windows Control Panel. To enable TV output: 1. Connect one end of your notebook. From your TV. 35 enabling TV output When watching movies, playing games, or making a presentation, you may need to adjust the...
... of the cable to use an external monitor or projector, you use an external TV or monitor instead of the notebook display. Connect the external TV or monitor to best suit that device. Resolution settings are viewed and changed through your Windows Control Panel. To enable TV output: 1. Connect one end of your notebook. From your TV. 35 enabling TV output When watching movies, playing games, or making a presentation, you may need to adjust the...
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... the hard drive instead of the CD monitoring the battery charge Closely monitor your battery charge to ensure that if you have files open, you may experience data loss as a result of your battery charge. 49 Use the tools listed on battery power and the charge gets low, take action right away! Connect to an AC power source or save and close the display when you will automatically enter Hibernate mode...
... the hard drive instead of the CD monitoring the battery charge Closely monitor your battery charge to ensure that if you have files open, you may experience data loss as a result of your battery charge. 49 Use the tools listed on battery power and the charge gets low, take action right away! Connect to an AC power source or save and close the display when you will automatically enter Hibernate mode...
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... lid of your notebook, the system enters a Hibernation mode. advanced Advanced options include settings for more information. 52 power meter This tab displays current power and battery-status information. getting started The following tabs are available in chapter 3 for what to occur. See "using the power button" in the Power Options Properties window. Select a power scheme from a list, including: ❂ Home/Office Desk ❂ Portable/Laptop (default) ❂ Presentation ❂...
... lid of your notebook, the system enters a Hibernation mode. advanced Advanced options include settings for more information. 52 power meter This tab displays current power and battery-status information. getting started The following tabs are available in chapter 3 for what to occur. See "using the power button" in the Power Options Properties window. Select a power scheme from a list, including: ❂ Home/Office Desk ❂ Portable/Laptop (default) ❂ Presentation ❂...
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... this chapter when you need to upgrade or replace your: ❂ battery ❂ memory ❂ hard drive assembly The components inside your notebook are accessed from the bottom of the notebook. 1 battery 2 memory 3 hard drive 55 Before handling system components, 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...
... this chapter when you need to upgrade or replace your: ❂ battery ❂ memory ❂ hard drive assembly The components inside your notebook are accessed from the bottom of the notebook. 1 battery 2 memory 3 hard drive 55 Before handling system components, 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...
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... instructions on a stable work surface. Remove the memory compartment cover screw and cover. See the illustration at the beginning of this chapter for preventing electrostatic discharge. Disconnect all cables, including the AC power adapter, modem, and network cables. 2. Power off your notebook upside down on removing an installed battery pack, see the "battery " section in this section, follow industry-standard practices for more information. 1. getting started memory To remove and install a memory module...
... instructions on a stable work surface. Remove the memory compartment cover screw and cover. See the illustration at the beginning of this chapter for preventing electrostatic discharge. Disconnect all cables, including the AC power adapter, modem, and network cables. 2. Power off your notebook upside down on removing an installed battery pack, see the "battery " section in this section, follow industry-standard practices for more information. 1. getting started memory To remove and install a memory module...
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... restore. To remove and install a hard drive assembly: Before performing any programs, files, or information that you want to move to your notebook, remove the installed battery pack before replacing this component. For instructions on removing an installed battery pack, see the "battery " section in this chapter. 61 Power off your new hard drive. All eMachines replacement drives are shipped in a bracket, which is housed in a bracket. Disconnect all cables, including the AC power adapter...
... restore. To remove and install a hard drive assembly: Before performing any programs, files, or information that you want to move to your notebook, remove the installed battery pack before replacing this component. For instructions on removing an installed battery pack, see the "battery " section in this chapter. 61 Power off your new hard drive. All eMachines replacement drives are shipped in a bracket, which is housed in a bracket. Disconnect all cables, including the AC power adapter...
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... notebook. ❂ If the battery-related status light blinks quickly when you installed the right module for your battery consumption" in chapter 4 for instructions. ❂ Replace your power management settings in chapter 4 for instructions. ❂ Recalibrate the battery. Q My notebook won 't power up, disconnect all cables are connected to AC power, check all of the cable connections to AC power and press the power button again. ❂ If you used the right type of notebook. See "managing your model of memory module...
... notebook. ❂ If the battery-related status light blinks quickly when you installed the right module for your battery consumption" in chapter 4 for instructions. ❂ Replace your power management settings in chapter 4 for instructions. ❂ Recalibrate the battery. Q My notebook won 't power up, disconnect all cables are connected to AC power, check all of the cable connections to AC power and press the power button again. ❂ If you used the right type of notebook. See "managing your model of memory module...
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... your hands on how you position your notebook. troubleshooting keyboard and touchpad Q My notebook is not responding to select PalmCheck and adjust the setting, then click OK. Q My notebook is activated. Q When typing on the touchpad. A Based on the palm rest, you are able to the keyboard or the touchpad. You can change the touchpad sensitivity settings through the control panel by increasing the palm check area and...
... your hands on how you position your notebook. troubleshooting keyboard and touchpad Q My notebook is not responding to select PalmCheck and adjust the setting, then click OK. Q My notebook is activated. Q When typing on the touchpad. A Based on the palm rest, you are able to the keyboard or the touchpad. You can change the touchpad sensitivity settings through the control panel by increasing the palm check area and...
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... following: ❂ Make sure that the printer power cable is plugged into a working electrical outlet and that the printer is powered on , close all available memory is being used by the open only the programs that you need. ❂ Consider adding more information about installing the printer driver, refer to the documentation that came with your printer or to Windows online help...
... following: ❂ Make sure that the printer power cable is plugged into a working electrical outlet and that the printer is powered on , close all available memory is being used by the open only the programs that you need. ❂ Consider adding more information about installing the printer driver, refer to the documentation that came with your printer or to Windows online help...
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... BABT. This modem does not support an automatic redial function. Any other usage will invalidate the approval of 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 used with, or connected to, external software that has not been formally accepted...
... BABT. This modem does not support an automatic redial function. Any other usage will invalidate the approval of 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 used with, or connected to, external software that has not been formally accepted...