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... repetitive-stress injury: - Position each hand so that your wrist is straight and your hand is incorrectly replaced or handled. If this internal battery. Change hand and body positions frequently to excessive hot or cold temperatures. - The notebook has been exposed to take more rest breaks and ... power cord or plug is damaged. ❂ Do the following situations occur, contact an authorized technician: - Do not disassemble, crush or puncture the battery, short its external contacts, immerse it in water, or dispose of it in fire. ❂ If any of explosion and injury if the...
... repetitive-stress injury: - Position each hand so that your wrist is straight and your hand is incorrectly replaced or handled. If this internal battery. Change hand and body positions frequently to excessive hot or cold temperatures. - The notebook has been exposed to take more rest breaks and ... power cord or plug is damaged. ❂ Do the following situations occur, contact an authorized technician: - Do not disassemble, crush or puncture the battery, short its external contacts, immerse it in water, or dispose of it in fire. ❂ If any of explosion and injury if the...
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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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... the following steps as you can set it up procedures are repeated here. 1. 1 getting started Your eMachines notebook has been designed so that you use your notebook for the first time: ❂ installing the included battery pack ❂ connecting the power adapter ❂ opening the notebook ❂ turning it on the quick...
... the following steps as you can set it up procedures are repeated here. 1. 1 getting started Your eMachines notebook has been designed so that you use your notebook for the first time: ❂ installing the included battery pack ❂ connecting the power adapter ❂ opening the notebook ❂ turning it on the quick...
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Turn your notebook right-side up , indicating that were shipped with your battery is being charged. When the battery status light goes off . Use only the AC adapter and power cord that the battery is fully charged. Important: When using your notebook. This may result in fire or damage to ...your notebook." 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. For more information about status lights, see chapter 3, "using...
Turn your notebook right-side up , indicating that were shipped with your battery is being charged. When the battery status light goes off . Use only the AC adapter and power cord that the battery is fully charged. Important: When using your notebook. This may result in fire or damage to ...your notebook." 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. For more information about status lights, see chapter 3, "using...
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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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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. They are partially blocked or obscured, your notebook may overheat. 24
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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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... brightness The display, hard drive, and CD/DVD drive use a lot of the display, use the special function keys. When using battery power) by reducing the display brightness. adjusting the brightness To quickly change the brightness of power. You can reduce your power consumption (...important when using battery power, your display may automatically dim to clean your notebook. getting started using the display This section discusses the most common display...
... brightness The display, hard drive, and CD/DVD drive use a lot of the display, use the special function keys. When using battery power) by reducing the display brightness. adjusting the brightness To quickly change the brightness of power. You can reduce your power consumption (...important when using battery power, your display may automatically dim to clean your notebook. getting started using the display This section discusses the most common display...
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...; immerse it in fire. 47 or dispose of fire and chemical burn when handling the battery pack: ❂ Replace it using . The life of your battery charge will vary, depending on a word processing file. 4 battery You can use your preference and the availability of AC power. To reduce the risk of... it in your battery Your notebook uses a Li-Ion battery pack. For example, playing a DVD movie, which uses the display and the CD/DVD drive, uses substantially more power than working on its ...
...; immerse it in fire. 47 or dispose of fire and chemical burn when handling the battery pack: ❂ Replace it using . The life of your battery charge will vary, depending on a word processing file. 4 battery You can use your preference and the availability of AC power. To reduce the risk of... it in your battery Your notebook uses a Li-Ion battery pack. For example, playing a DVD movie, which uses the display and the CD/DVD drive, uses substantially more power than working on its ...
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...connected to an AC power source. To ensure that you must leave the AC adapter 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 always have plenty of battery power, recharge your battery frequently. getting started charging your battery An installed battery will automatically recharge whenever the notebook is and whether you are using the notebook...
...connected to an AC power source. To ensure that you must leave the AC adapter 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 always have plenty of battery power, recharge your battery frequently. getting started charging your battery An installed battery will automatically recharge whenever the notebook is and whether you are using the notebook...
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... are using 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 turn it off ❂ turn off the notebook when it for a while but are away from an AC power ...may experience data loss as a result of your work session. If your battery charge gets critically low, your notebook will not be using and your Windows power-related system settings. battery managing your battery consumption Battery operating time depends on the software applications you are running on the following pages...
... are using 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 turn it off ❂ turn off the notebook when it for a while but are away from an AC power ...may experience data loss as a result of your work session. If your battery charge gets critically low, your notebook will not be using and your Windows power-related system settings. battery managing your battery consumption Battery operating time depends on the software applications you are running on the following pages...
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... is displayed in chapter 3 for details about status lights. 50 getting started battery charge icon Whenever your notebook is using battery power, a battery icon is displayed, showing you how much charge your battery has left in your battery and need to either connect to an AC power source or save and close... attention to this battery charge icon and its charge message. When you ...
... is displayed in chapter 3 for details about status lights. 50 getting started battery charge icon Whenever your notebook is using battery power, a battery icon is displayed, showing you how much charge your battery has left in your battery and need to either connect to an AC power source or save and close... attention to this battery charge icon and its charge message. When you ...
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...an AC power source or save and close your work session. Either connect to best suit your needs. These settings are running on battery power and the charge gets low, your notebook will display warning messages and sound alarms, based on the different settings, see Windows ... the next section for more information about these notices, take action right away to prevent data loss. When you are located in this section. battery warning messages and alarms If you receive these settings. changing your desktop, click Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options....
...an AC power source or save and close your work session. Either connect to best suit your needs. These settings are running on battery power and the charge gets low, your notebook will display warning messages and sound alarms, based on the different settings, see Windows ... the next section for more information about these notices, take action right away to prevent data loss. When you are located in this section. battery warning messages and alarms If you receive these settings. changing your desktop, click Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options....
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... button ❂ press the Fn + F3 (Sleep) key Hibernate If you press the power button to occur. power meter This tab displays current power and battery-status information. power schemes A power scheme is a group of your power button to "Hibernate," when you enable Hibernation and also set the turn-off action.... Select 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.
... button ❂ press the Fn + F3 (Sleep) key Hibernate If you press the power button to occur. power meter This tab displays current power and battery-status information. power schemes A power scheme is a group of your power button to "Hibernate," when you enable Hibernation and also set the turn-off action.... Select 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.
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...On the Power Schemes tab, select the Always On power scheme. Completely discharge the battery by doing the following: Important: Do not use your battery. b. c. battery recalibrating your battery We recommend recalibrating your battery several times a year, or more often if you frequently use your notebook during...notebook during the calibration process. Important: Let the battery drain until your notebook. 4. On the Alarms tab, deselect the check boxes for the Low battery alarm and the Critical battery alarm. After the battery is completely charged, disconnect the AC adapter and...
...On the Power Schemes tab, select the Always On power scheme. Completely discharge the battery by doing the following: Important: Do not use your battery. b. c. battery recalibrating your battery We recommend recalibrating your battery several times a year, or more often if you frequently use your notebook during...notebook during the calibration process. Important: Let the battery drain until your notebook. 4. On the Alarms tab, deselect the check boxes for the Low battery alarm and the Critical battery alarm. After the battery is completely charged, disconnect the AC adapter and...
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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 power-related settings: a. On the Power Schemes tab, select the option you 're ready to use your notebook again, ...to go to AC power. 6. c. When you prefer, such as Portable/Laptop or Max Battery. disposing of your notebook to the Windows Control Panel and reset your local regulations. 54 Charge the battery completely, until the yellow battery status light goes off. 7. From your desired settings. b. getting started 5. Re-enter your...
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 power-related settings: a. On the Power Schemes tab, select the option you 're ready to use your notebook again, ...to go to AC power. 6. c. When you prefer, such as Portable/Laptop or Max Battery. disposing of your notebook to the Windows Control Panel and reset your local regulations. 54 Charge the battery completely, until the yellow battery status light goes off. 7. From your desired settings. b. getting started 5. Re-enter your...
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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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...with the same or equivalent type recommended by eMachines. 1. To remove an existing battery pack, slide and release the battery release button 1. Power off your notebook upside down on a stable work surface. 3. getting started battery To remove and install a battery: Before performing any of the procedures in this...for more information. There is incorrectly replaced. The battery will pop up. See the Warning note at the beginning of the battery compartment 2. 56 Grasp the raised edge of the battery pack and lift it out of this battery is a danger of explosion if this chapter for ...
...with the same or equivalent type recommended by eMachines. 1. To remove an existing battery pack, slide and release the battery release button 1. Power off your notebook upside down on a stable work surface. 3. getting started battery To remove and install a battery: Before performing any of the procedures in this...for more information. There is incorrectly replaced. The battery will pop up. See the Warning note at the beginning of the battery compartment 2. 56 Grasp the raised edge of the battery pack and lift it out of this battery is a danger of explosion if this chapter for ...
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The battery pack is keyed so that the connector end of the battery until it can be inserted in easily, verify that it clicks into place. 5. If the battery does not slide in only one direction. Slide the connector end of the battery into position and then press down and at an angle, as shown. 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 lines up with the connector in the battery compartment.
The battery pack is keyed so that the connector end of the battery until it can be inserted in easily, verify that it clicks into place. 5. If the battery does not slide in only one direction. Slide the connector end of the battery into position and then press down and at an angle, as shown. 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 lines up with the connector in the battery compartment.
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... the memory compartment cover screw and cover. To prevent damage to your notebook and close the display. Power off your notebook, remove the installed battery pack before replacing this component. For instructions on a stable work surface. See the Warning note at the beginning of this chapter for the location... install a memory module: Before performing any of this chapter for more information. 1. Place your notebook upside down on removing an installed battery pack, see the "battery " section in this section, follow industry-standard practices for preventing electrostatic discharge.
... the memory compartment cover screw and cover. To prevent damage to your notebook and close the display. Power off your notebook, remove the installed battery pack before replacing this component. For instructions on a stable work surface. See the Warning note at the beginning of this chapter for the location... install a memory module: Before performing any of this chapter for more information. 1. Place your notebook upside down on removing an installed battery pack, see the "battery " section in this section, follow industry-standard practices for preventing electrostatic discharge.