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... to avoid fatigue. - Change hand and body positions frequently to excessive hot or cold temperatures. - Do not disassemble, crush or puncture the battery, short its external contacts, immerse it in water, or dispose of it in a straight line with your hands, wrists, arms, shoulders, or...the notebook. - Sit in your shoulders relaxed and each hand so that your wrist is straight and your doctor. 10 If this internal battery. Only an authorized service technician should replace this discomfort continues, consult your hand is frayed or damaged. - The equipment has been dropped ...
... to avoid fatigue. - Change hand and body positions frequently to excessive hot or cold temperatures. - Do not disassemble, crush or puncture the battery, short its external contacts, immerse it in water, or dispose of it in a straight line with your hands, wrists, arms, shoulders, or...the notebook. - Sit in your shoulders relaxed and each hand so that your wrist is straight and your doctor. 10 If this internal battery. Only an authorized service technician should replace this discomfort continues, consult your hand is frayed or damaged. - The equipment has been dropped ...
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... 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...
... 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...
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...quick setup poster, but for the first time: ❂ installing the included battery pack ❂ connecting the power adapter ❂ opening the notebook ❂ turning it into the open battery compartment until the battery pack clicks into place. 13 We're going to walk you through each... a stable surface. These start-up quickly and start using it right away. Install your battery by first placing your convenience, the basic steps are repeated here. 1. 1 getting started Your eMachines notebook has been designed so that you use your notebook for your notebook upside down and...
...quick setup poster, but for the first time: ❂ installing the included battery pack ❂ connecting the power adapter ❂ opening the notebook ❂ turning it into the open battery compartment until the battery pack clicks into place. 13 We're going to walk you through each... a stable surface. These start-up quickly and start using it right away. Install your battery by first placing your convenience, the basic steps are repeated here. 1. 1 getting started Your eMachines notebook has been designed so that you use your notebook for your notebook upside down and...
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...fire or damage to 3 hours. 14 Using a different AC adapter or power cord may take 2 to your notebook. Important: When using your battery is being charged. Turn your notebook right-side up , indicating that were shipped with your notebook for the first time, leave the AC adapter...A yellow status light on the front-center of your notebook will light up and connect the AC power adapter to your notebook until the yellow battery status light on the front-center of the notebook goes off , your notebook." getting started 2. For more information about status lights, see chapter...
...fire or damage to 3 hours. 14 Using a different AC adapter or power cord may take 2 to your notebook. Important: When using your battery is being charged. Turn your notebook right-side up , indicating that were shipped with your notebook for the first time, leave the AC adapter...A yellow status light on the front-center of your notebook will light up and connect the AC power adapter to your notebook until the yellow battery status light on the front-center of the notebook goes off , your notebook." getting started 2. For more information about status lights, see chapter...
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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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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 If any of these vents are necessary for proper airflow and cooling.
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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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... power. 34 You can reduce your notebook. These cleaners may automatically dim to clean your display as well as the finish of power. When using battery power) by reducing the display brightness. adjusting the brightness To quickly change the brightness of the display, use only a soft cloth moistened with water. Do...
... power. 34 You can reduce your notebook. These cleaners may automatically dim to clean your display as well as the finish of power. When using battery power) by reducing the display brightness. adjusting the brightness To quickly change the brightness of the display, use only a soft cloth moistened with water. Do...
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... notebook on a word processing file. The life of it in water; If you plan to learn about: ❂ charging your battery ❂ managing your battery consumption ❂ recalibrating your notebook power settings, and the applications you are using only the spare designated for this chapter to use... your notebook and the amount of 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...
... notebook on a word processing file. The life of it in water; If you plan to learn about: ❂ charging your battery ❂ managing your battery consumption ❂ recalibrating your notebook power settings, and the applications you are using only the spare designated for this chapter to use... your notebook and the amount of 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...
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...," to properly charge your battery the first time, you are charging the battery. 48 Depending on how depleted the battery is connected to an AC power source. getting started charging your battery frequently. To ensure that you always have plenty of battery power, recharge your battery An installed battery will automatically recharge whenever the... adapter connected to 3 hours. subsequent charges After your configuration, the initial, full charge may take less time, depending on your battery has been initially charged, subsequent charges may take 2 to the notebook until the yellow...
...," to properly charge your battery the first time, you are charging the battery. 48 Depending on how depleted the battery is connected to an AC power source. getting started charging your battery frequently. To ensure that you always have plenty of battery power, recharge your battery An installed battery will automatically recharge whenever the... adapter connected to 3 hours. subsequent charges After your configuration, the initial, full charge may take less time, depending on your battery has been initially charged, subsequent charges may take 2 to the notebook until the yellow...
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... will automatically enter Hibernate mode. Be aware that your notebook always has the power necessary to continue operating when you are running on battery power and the charge gets low, take action right away! Tips for a while but are not ready to turn it off ... shutdown. If you are away from an AC power source. battery managing your battery consumption Battery operating time depends 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...
... will automatically enter Hibernate mode. Be aware that your notebook always has the power necessary to continue operating when you are running on battery power and the charge gets low, take action right away! Tips for a while but are not ready to turn it off ... shutdown. If you are away from an AC power source. battery managing your battery consumption Battery operating time depends 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...
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...See "interpreting status lights" in the system tray. status lights If your battery status light begins to flash, you have little power left . When you place your cursor over this icon as your primary battery-charge monitoring tool. Use this icon, a message (illustrated below) is... 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 this battery charge icon and its charge message.
...See "interpreting status lights" in the system tray. status lights If your battery status light begins to flash, you have little power left . When you place your cursor over this icon as your primary battery-charge monitoring tool. Use this icon, a message (illustrated below) is... 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 this battery charge icon and its charge message.
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...best suit your power-related settings in this section. You may want to view and change the power-related settings to prevent data loss. battery warning messages and alarms If you receive these settings. See the next section for accessing and using the Power Options window are included in... the Windows Control Panel. When you 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 online help...
...best suit your power-related settings in this section. You may want to view and change the power-related settings to prevent data loss. battery warning messages and alarms If you receive these settings. See the next section for accessing and using the Power Options window are included in... the Windows Control Panel. When you 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 online help...
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...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 do when you: ❂ close the lid of your ...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.
...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 do when you: ❂ close the lid of your ...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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..., disconnect the AC adapter and either turn on or restart your battery: 1. a. If your battery charge icon or the power meter becomes inaccurate, you need to recalibrate your battery. battery recalibrating your battery We recommend recalibrating your battery several times a year, or more often if you frequently use your...process and will have to start again. Important: Let the battery drain until your notebook during the calibration process. On the Alarms tab, deselect the check boxes for the Low battery alarm and the Critical battery alarm. Do not connect the AC adapter to your notebook ...
..., disconnect the AC adapter and either turn on or restart your battery: 1. a. If your battery charge icon or the power meter becomes inaccurate, you need to recalibrate your battery. battery recalibrating your battery We recommend recalibrating your battery several times a year, or more often if you frequently use your...process and will have to start again. Important: Let the battery drain until your notebook during the calibration process. On the Alarms tab, deselect the check boxes for the Low battery alarm and the Critical battery alarm. Do not connect the AC adapter to your notebook ...
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...On the Alarms tab, select the check boxes for the Low battery alarm and the Critical battery alarm. getting started 5. Charge the battery completely, until the yellow battery status light goes off. 7. When you prefer, such as Portable/Laptop or Max Battery. c. After the battery is completely drained, reconnect your power-related settings: a. Dispose ... notebook again, do the following to go to the Windows Control Panel and reset your notebook to AC power. 6. disposing of your battery Do not dispose of it or recycle it by using the public collection system in accordance with your...
...On the Alarms tab, select the check boxes for the Low battery alarm and the Critical battery alarm. getting started 5. Charge the battery completely, until the yellow battery status light goes off. 7. When you prefer, such as Portable/Laptop or Max Battery. c. After the battery is completely drained, reconnect your power-related settings: a. Dispose ... notebook again, do the following to go to the Windows Control Panel and reset your notebook to AC power. 6. disposing of your battery Do not dispose of it or recycle it by using the public collection system in accordance with 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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... at the beginning of this chapter for preventing electrostatic discharge. To remove an existing battery pack, slide and release the battery release button 1. The battery will pop up. There is incorrectly replaced. Power off your notebook upside down on...battery is a danger of the battery compartment 2. 56 getting started battery To remove and install a battery: Before performing any of the procedures in this section, follow industry-standard practices for more information. Place your notebook and close the display. Replace with the same or equivalent type recommended by eMachines...
... at the beginning of this chapter for preventing electrostatic discharge. To remove an existing battery pack, slide and release the battery release button 1. The battery will pop up. There is incorrectly replaced. Power off your notebook upside down on...battery is a danger of the battery compartment 2. 56 getting started battery To remove and install a battery: Before performing any of the procedures in this section, follow industry-standard practices for more information. Place your notebook and close the display. Replace with the same or equivalent type recommended by eMachines...
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Reconnect your cables. 57 The battery pack is keyed so that the connector end of the battery lines up with the connector in the battery compartment. If the battery does not slide in only one direction. Slide the connector end of the battery until it can be inserted in easily, verify that it clicks into position and then press down and at an angle, as shown. To insert a new battery pack, hold the battery label side down on the other end of the battery into place. 5. upgrades and replacements 4.
Reconnect your cables. 57 The battery pack is keyed so that the connector end of the battery lines up with the connector in the battery compartment. If the battery does not slide in only one direction. Slide the connector end of the battery until it can be inserted in easily, verify that it clicks into position and then press down and at an angle, as shown. To insert a new battery pack, hold the battery label side down on the other end of the battery into place. 5. upgrades and replacements 4.
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..., follow industry-standard practices for the location of the memory compartment. 58 Power off your notebook, remove the installed battery pack before replacing this chapter. 3. For instructions on a stable work surface. Place your notebook upside down on removing an installed... battery pack, see the "battery " section in this chapter for preventing electrostatic discharge. See the illustration at the beginning of the procedures in this component....
..., follow industry-standard practices for the location of the memory compartment. 58 Power off your notebook, remove the installed battery pack before replacing this chapter. 3. For instructions on a stable work surface. Place your notebook upside down on removing an installed... battery pack, see the "battery " section in this chapter for preventing electrostatic discharge. See the illustration at the beginning of the procedures in this component....