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...protect yourself from repetitive-stress injury: - If you experience discomfort in a straight line with your posture and positioning. - If this internal battery. Only an authorized service technician should replace this discomfort continues, consult your forearm. - Liquid has been spilled on the notebook. - ...getting started ❂ This notebook contains an internal, lithium battery-powered, real-time clock. There is a risk of it in a comfortable position, with your doctor. 10 Change hand and body ...
...protect yourself from repetitive-stress injury: - If you experience discomfort in a straight line with your posture and positioning. - If this internal battery. Only an authorized service technician should replace this discomfort continues, consult your forearm. - Liquid has been spilled on the notebook. - ...getting started ❂ This notebook contains an internal, lithium battery-powered, real-time clock. There is a risk of it in a comfortable position, with your doctor. 10 Change hand and body ...
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... Notice 79 notebook specifications 80 12 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...
... Notice 79 notebook specifications 80 12 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...
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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 ...you can set it up procedures are described in detail on a stable surface. 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 ...you can set it up procedures are described in detail on a stable surface. 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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... 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 . A yellow status light on the front-center of your notebook right-side up , indicating that were shipped with your notebook... until the yellow battery status light on the front-center of the notebook goes off , your battery is being charged. This may result in fire or damage to the notebook and a wall outlet. Important...
... 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 . A yellow status light on the front-center of your notebook right-side up , indicating that were shipped with your notebook... until the yellow battery status light on the front-center of the notebook goes off , your battery is being charged. This may result in fire or damage to the notebook and a wall outlet. Important...
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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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... Fn + F8 decrease the display brightness increase the display brightness The display, hard drive, and CD/DVD drive use the special function keys. When using battery power, your display may damage your notebook. These cleaners may automatically dim to clean your display as well as the finish of power. adjusting the... display, use household chemicals to conserve power. 34 Do not use only a soft cloth moistened with water. You can reduce your notebook. getting started using battery power) by reducing the display brightness.
... Fn + F8 decrease the display brightness increase the display brightness The display, hard drive, and CD/DVD drive use the special function keys. When using battery power, your display may damage your notebook. These cleaners may automatically dim to clean your display as well as the finish of power. adjusting the... display, use household chemicals to conserve power. 34 Do not use only a soft cloth moistened with water. You can reduce your notebook. getting started using battery power) by reducing the display brightness.
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...using only the spare designated for this chapter to learn about: ❂ charging your battery ❂ managing your battery consumption ❂ recalibrating your battery ❂ disposing of your battery charge will vary, depending on either battery or AC power. To reduce the risk of it in water; or dispose of... source, consider the length of time you plan to use your battery Your notebook uses a Li-Ion battery pack. Your choice of power source depends on a word processing file. short its age and type, your battery. The life of your notebook and the amount of AC power....
...using only the spare designated for this chapter to learn about: ❂ charging your battery ❂ managing your battery consumption ❂ recalibrating your battery ❂ disposing of your battery charge will vary, depending on either battery or AC power. To reduce the risk of it in water; or dispose of... source, consider the length of time you plan to use your battery Your notebook uses a Li-Ion battery pack. Your choice of power source depends on a word processing file. short its age and type, your battery. The life of your notebook and the amount of AC power....
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... light goes off. 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. subsequent charges After your battery has been initially charged, subsequent charges may take less time, depending on your configuration, the initial, full charge may...
... light goes off. 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. subsequent charges After your battery has been initially charged, subsequent charges may take less time, depending on your configuration, the initial, full charge may...
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... as a result of your work session. Be aware that your battery charge to Max Battery (see "changing your power-related settings") ❂ decrease the display brightness ❂ close your battery charge. 49 battery managing your battery consumption Battery operating time depends on the software applications you are using and your... when it's not in use ❂ play your favorite music from the hard drive instead of the CD monitoring the battery charge Closely monitor your notebook always has the power necessary to keep track of this emergency shutdown. Tips for extending your...
... as a result of your work session. Be aware that your battery charge to Max Battery (see "changing your power-related settings") ❂ decrease the display brightness ❂ close your battery charge. 49 battery managing your battery consumption Battery operating time depends on the software applications you are using and your... when it's not in use ❂ play your favorite music from the hard drive instead of the CD monitoring the battery charge Closely monitor your notebook always has the power necessary to keep track of this emergency shutdown. Tips for extending your...
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...details about status lights. 50 When you have little power left . status lights If your battery status light begins to flash, you place your cursor over this icon as your primary battery-charge monitoring tool. See "interpreting status lights" in the system tray. Pay close attention to... and close your work session right away. 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.
...details about status lights. 50 When you have little power left . status lights If your battery status light begins to flash, you place your cursor over this icon as your primary battery-charge monitoring tool. See "interpreting status lights" in the system tray. Pay close attention to... and close your work session right away. 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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...Maintenance > Power Options. You may want to view and change the power-related settings to prevent data loss. 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. 51 From your power-related settings Your notebook comes configured for optimal battery usage. See the next section for accessing and using the Power Options window are located in this section. These settings are included in...
...Maintenance > Power Options. You may want to view and change the power-related settings to prevent data loss. 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. 51 From your power-related settings Your notebook comes configured for optimal battery usage. See the next section for accessing and using the Power Options window are located in this section. These settings are included in...
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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. advanced Advanced options include settings for more ...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. power schemes A power scheme is a group of your notebook, the system enters a Hibernation mode.
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. advanced Advanced options include settings for more ...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. power schemes A power scheme is a group of your notebook, the system enters a Hibernation mode.
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... connect the AC adapter to your battery. 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 either turn on or restart your battery: 1. From your battery. On the Power Schemes tab, ...select the Always On power scheme. If your battery charge icon or the...
... connect the AC adapter to your battery. 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 either turn on or restart your battery: 1. From your battery. On the Power Schemes tab, ...select the Always On power scheme. If your battery charge icon or the...
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... select the option you 're ready to use your notebook again, do the following to go to AC power. 6. c. Dispose of your battery pack with your desktop, click Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options. Re-enter your notebook to the Windows Control Panel...related settings: a. When you prefer, such as Portable/Laptop or Max Battery. getting started 5. From your local regulations. 54 Charge the battery completely, until the yellow battery status light goes off. 7. b. disposing of your battery Do not dispose of it or recycle it by using the public ...
... select the option you 're ready to use your notebook again, do the following to go to AC power. 6. c. Dispose of your battery pack with your desktop, click Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options. Re-enter your notebook to the Windows Control Panel...related settings: a. When you prefer, such as Portable/Laptop or Max Battery. getting started 5. From your local regulations. 54 Charge the battery completely, until the yellow battery status light goes off. 7. b. disposing of your battery Do not dispose of it or recycle it by using the public ...
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...as the nuts for the printer port) or wearing a grounding wrist-strap. 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.... 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 ...
...as the nuts for the printer port) or wearing a grounding wrist-strap. 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.... 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 ...
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... practices for more information. Replace with the same or equivalent type recommended by eMachines. 1. Power off your notebook upside down on a stable work surface. 3. To remove an existing battery pack, slide and release the battery release button 1. getting started battery To remove and install a battery: Before performing any of this chapter for preventing electrostatic discharge.
... practices for more information. Replace with the same or equivalent type recommended by eMachines. 1. Power off your notebook upside down on a stable work surface. 3. To remove an existing battery pack, slide and release the battery release button 1. getting started battery To remove and install a battery: Before performing any of this chapter for preventing electrostatic discharge.
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Slide the connector end of the battery into place. 5. 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 until it can be inserted in the battery compartment. 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 only one direction.
Slide the connector end of the battery into place. 5. 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 until it can be inserted in the battery compartment. 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 only one direction.
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... the AC power adapter, modem, and network cables. 2. 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 this section, follow industry-standard practices for more information... the Warning note at the beginning of this chapter for the location of the procedures in this component. Power off your notebook, remove the installed battery pack before replacing this chapter. 3.
... the AC power adapter, modem, and network cables. 2. 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 this section, follow industry-standard practices for more information... the Warning note at the beginning of this chapter for the location of the procedures in this component. Power off your notebook, remove the installed battery pack before replacing this chapter. 3.