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... us Please have a question about your warranty are included in . getting started eMachines Customer Care eMachines is protected by a warranty that means giving you great choices, making products simple to set up and operate right out of the box, and being there to support you whenever you need us. We work hard to make your notebook was shipped in the box your...
... us Please have a question about your warranty are included in . getting started eMachines Customer Care eMachines is protected by a warranty that means giving you great choices, making products simple to set up and operate right out of the box, and being there to support you whenever you need us. We work hard to make your notebook was shipped in the box your...
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... user's guide 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. You can find the latest information about your notebook and how to long distance charges.) In the United Kingdom, our telephone help desk is included in the software preloaded on the following websites: eMachines...
... user's guide 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. You can find the latest information about your notebook and how to long distance charges.) In the United Kingdom, our telephone help desk is included in the software preloaded on the following websites: eMachines...
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... a point where it . ❂ Use only recommended upgrade or replacement parts and accessories. ❂ Other than the indicated user-replaceable components, your notebook should be harmful to clean 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. The air vents are specifically designed for long periods...
... a point where it . ❂ Use only recommended upgrade or replacement parts and accessories. ❂ Other than the indicated user-replaceable components, your notebook should be harmful to clean 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. The air vents are specifically designed for long periods...
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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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... 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 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 71 notices...
... 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 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 71 notices...
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... to the notebook and a wall outlet. Turn your battery is being charged. Use only the AC adapter and power cord that the battery is fully charged. 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 getting started 2. Using a different AC adapter or power cord may take 2 to your notebook until the yellow battery status light on the...
... to the notebook and a wall outlet. Turn your battery is being charged. Use only the AC adapter and power cord that the battery is fully charged. 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 getting started 2. Using a different AC adapter or power cord may take 2 to your notebook until the yellow battery status light on the...
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... down completely powers down . ❂ Standby/Sleep (Fn + F3) places the notebook in Hibernate mode, the system remembers all information to turn it on. ❂ turn off the display and reduces the power. changing power button settings You can "wake up , you have open programs and turns the notebook completely off. ❂ Hibernate (default) completely powers down the notebook, but in a low-power mode. In this mode, your settings, click Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options.
... down completely powers down . ❂ Standby/Sleep (Fn + F3) places the notebook in Hibernate mode, the system remembers all information to turn it on. ❂ turn off the display and reduces the power. changing power button settings You can "wake up , you have open programs and turns the notebook completely off. ❂ Hibernate (default) completely powers down the notebook, but in a low-power mode. In this mode, your settings, click Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options.
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... started scrolling In some applications, you may confuse new users, by default this feature, you can drag your notebook. If you've never used a touchpad with this feature is the ability to recognize taps on Device Settings and then the Settings button. tapping A unique feature of the left -handed user), you will highlight Tapping and check the Enable Tapping box in the properties window. 28 changing touchpad settings...
... started scrolling In some applications, you may confuse new users, by default this feature, you can drag your notebook. If you've never used a touchpad with this feature is the ability to recognize taps on Device Settings and then the Settings button. tapping A unique feature of the left -handed user), you will highlight Tapping and check the Enable Tapping box in the properties window. 28 changing touchpad settings...
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To use set by your software programs and the other specific to eMachines notebooks. fi Standard function keys are defined by the image on the key. See the following paragraphs. Familiarize yourself with the application or access its online help. one use a standard function key, press the desired key. The special function keys are unique to your eMachines notebook and can be used to full-sized keys, your keyboard includes special function keys and...
To use set by your software programs and the other specific to eMachines notebooks. fi Standard function keys are defined by the image on the key. See the following paragraphs. Familiarize yourself with the application or access its online help. one use a standard function key, press the desired key. The special function keys are unique to your eMachines notebook and can be used to full-sized keys, your keyboard includes special function keys and...
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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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... notebook is less than the internal wide screen (1280x800 default), the notebook will stretch to fit the panel. enabling TV output When watching movies, playing games, or making a presentation, you may want to use an external monitor or projector, you may need to adjust the resolution to the notebook. Connect the external TV or monitor to best suit that device. Connect the other display-related options are located on the Settings tab. This cable...
... notebook is less than the internal wide screen (1280x800 default), the notebook will stretch to fit the panel. enabling TV output When watching movies, playing games, or making a presentation, you may want to use an external monitor or projector, you may need to adjust the resolution to the notebook. Connect the external TV or monitor to best suit that device. Connect the other display-related options are located on the Settings tab. This cable...
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... 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 work session. Be aware that your notebook always has the power necessary to Max Battery (see "changing your Windows power-related system settings. battery managing your battery consumption Battery operating time depends on the software applications you are using it 's not in use...
... 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 work session. Be aware that your notebook always has the power necessary to Max Battery (see "changing your Windows power-related system settings. battery managing your battery consumption Battery operating time depends on the software applications you are using it 's not in use...
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... the power level at which you enable Hibernation and also set the turn off action of basic power-use settings. advanced Advanced options include settings for more information. 52 power schemes A power scheme is a group of your power button to "Hibernate," when you press the power button to do when you: ❂ close the lid of your notebook, the system enters a Hibernation mode. See "using the power button" in the Power Options Properties window.
... the power level at which you enable Hibernation and also set the turn off action of basic power-use settings. advanced Advanced options include settings for more information. 52 power schemes A power scheme is a group of your power button to "Hibernate," when you press the power button to do when you: ❂ close the lid of your notebook, the system enters a Hibernation mode. See "using the power button" in the Power Options Properties window.
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... 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. 1 battery 2 memory 3 hard drive 55 5 upgrades and replacements Read this chapter when you need to static electricity, also known as the nuts for the printer port) or wearing a grounding wrist-strap. Before handling system components, use appropriate precautions, including turning...
... 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. 1 battery 2 memory 3 hard drive 55 5 upgrades and replacements Read this chapter when you need to static electricity, also known as the nuts for the printer port) or wearing a grounding wrist-strap. Before handling system components, use appropriate precautions, including turning...
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... the memory compartment. 58 Place your notebook and close the display. For instructions on a stable work surface. Remove the memory compartment cover screw and cover. Power off 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. To prevent damage to your notebook, remove the installed battery pack before replacing this chapter for the location of...
... the memory compartment. 58 Place your notebook and close the display. For instructions on a stable work surface. Remove the memory compartment cover screw and cover. Power off 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. To prevent damage to your notebook, remove the installed battery pack before replacing this chapter for the location of...
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... your new hard drive. Disconnect all cables, including the AC power adapter, modem, and network cables. 2. For instructions on removing an installed battery pack, see the "battery " section in a bracket. After you install the new hard drive, you can reload your programs, files, and information from your backup CD onto your notebook's original shipping configuration onto this chapter for preventing electrostatic discharge. Then, you must perform a system restore. To remove and install a hard drive assembly...
... your new hard drive. Disconnect all cables, including the AC power adapter, modem, and network cables. 2. For instructions on removing an installed battery pack, see the "battery " section in a bracket. After you install the new hard drive, you can reload your programs, files, and information from your backup CD onto your notebook's original shipping configuration onto this chapter for preventing electrostatic discharge. Then, you must perform a system restore. To remove and install a hard drive assembly...
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... the Windows Control Panel. Connect to AC power and press the power button again. ❂ If you used the right type of the cable connections to make sure that it should try again. ❂ If you recently replaced or upgraded a component on your notebook, make sure that you installed the right module for instructions. ❂ Recalibrate the battery. If your notebook still won 't turn on your notebook. ❂ If the battery-related status light blinks quickly when...
... the Windows Control Panel. Connect to AC power and press the power button again. ❂ If you used the right type of the cable connections to make sure that it should try again. ❂ If you recently replaced or upgraded a component on your notebook, make sure that you installed the right module for instructions. ❂ Recalibrate the battery. If your notebook still won 't turn on your notebook. ❂ If the battery-related status light blinks quickly when...
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... click on Device Settings and select Settings. A Your numeric keypad is activated. Then, restart your hands on how you position your notebook. You can change the touchpad sensitivity settings through the control panel by increasing the palm check area and reducing the touch sensitivity. Q When I enable the touchpad? How do I type, some of the letter keys type numbers instead of the following to the keyboard or the touchpad. Next...
... click on Device Settings and select Settings. A Your numeric keypad is activated. Then, restart your hands on how you position your notebook. You can change the touchpad sensitivity settings through the control panel by increasing the palm check area and reducing the touch sensitivity. Q When I enable the touchpad? How do I type, some of the letter keys type numbers instead of the following to the keyboard or the touchpad. Next...
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... that you need. ❂ Consider adding more physical memory to your printer or to Windows online help , save the data you are working on . ❂ Check the cable connections between your notebook and the printer. ❂ Verify that you have the correct printer driver installed for your notebook. A Try the following: ❂ Make sure that the printer power cable is plugged into a working . error messages...
... that you need. ❂ Consider adding more physical memory to your printer or to Windows online help , save the data you are working on . ❂ Check the cable connections between your notebook and the printer. ❂ Verify that you have the correct printer driver installed for your notebook. A Try the following: ❂ Make sure that the printer power cable is plugged into a working . error messages...
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... is modified in only the following functions: ❂ storage of telephone numbers for connection to U.K. / private speech-band services. appendix This modem is approved for use in any material way not authorized by...used with, or connected to, external software that has not been formally accepted by a predator mined code ❂ initial proceed indication detection ❂ automatic calling / automatic answering ❂ tone detection ❂ loud-speaking facility This modem is not approved for retrieval by BABT. This modem does not support an automatic redial function...
... is modified in only the following functions: ❂ storage of telephone numbers for connection to U.K. / private speech-band services. appendix This modem is approved for use in any material way not authorized by...used with, or connected to, external software that has not been formally accepted by a predator mined code ❂ initial proceed indication detection ❂ automatic calling / automatic answering ❂ tone detection ❂ loud-speaking facility This modem is not approved for retrieval by BABT. This modem does not support an automatic redial function...