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... discomfort in a straight line with your forearm. - getting started ❂ This notebook contains an internal, lithium battery-powered, real-time clock. Do not disassemble, crush or puncture the battery, short its external contacts, immerse it in water, or dispose of it in a comfortable position, with your shoulders... wrist is straight and your hand is incorrectly replaced or handled. Sit in fire. ❂ If any of explosion and injury if the battery is in your hands, wrists, arms, shoulders, or back, you need to the keyboard and touchpad. - Only an authorized service technician...
... discomfort in a straight line with your forearm. - getting started ❂ This notebook contains an internal, lithium battery-powered, real-time clock. Do not disassemble, crush or puncture the battery, short its external contacts, immerse it in water, or dispose of it in a comfortable position, with your shoulders... wrist is straight and your hand is incorrectly replaced or handled. Sit in fire. ❂ If any of explosion and injury if the battery is in your hands, wrists, arms, shoulders, or back, you need to the keyboard and touchpad. - Only an authorized service technician...
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... 80 12 European Union 75 U.S. 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...
... 80 12 European Union 75 U.S. 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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Hold the battery pack label-side down on a stable surface. 1 getting started Your eMachines notebook has been designed so that you use your notebook for your notebook upside down and slide it on! We're going to walk you ...through each of the following steps as you can set it up procedures are repeated here. 1. Install your battery by first placing your...
Hold the battery pack label-side down on a stable surface. 1 getting started Your eMachines notebook has been designed so that you use your notebook for your notebook upside down and slide it on! We're going to walk you ...through each of the following steps as you can set it up procedures are repeated here. 1. Install your battery by first placing your...
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... charged. This may result in fire or damage to 3 hours. 14 Using a different AC adapter or power cord may take 2 to your battery is being charged. When the battery status light goes off . A yellow status light on the front-center of your notebook." For more information about status lights, see chapter 3, "using... will light up, indicating that were shipped with your notebook right-side 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.
... charged. This may result in fire or damage to 3 hours. 14 Using a different AC adapter or power cord may take 2 to your battery is being charged. When the battery status light goes off . A yellow status light on the front-center of your notebook." For more information about status lights, see chapter 3, "using... will light up, indicating that were shipped with your notebook right-side 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.
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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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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. bottom getting started 1 mini-PCI 2 air vents 3 memory 4 battery release button 5 battery Do not obstruct the air vents.
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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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You can reduce your power consumption (important when using battery power, your display may automatically dim to conserve power. 34 These cleaners may need to perform, including: ❂ cleaning the display ❂ adjusting the ...brightness ❂ adjusting the resolution ❂ enabling TV output cleaning the display If you ever need to clean your notebook. When using battery power) by reducing the display brightness. getting started using the display This section discusses the most common display-related tasks you may damage your display...
You can reduce your power consumption (important when using battery power, your display may automatically dim to conserve power. 34 These cleaners may need to perform, including: ❂ cleaning the display ❂ adjusting the ...brightness ❂ adjusting the resolution ❂ enabling TV output cleaning the display If you ever need to clean your notebook. When using battery power) by reducing the display brightness. getting started using the display This section discusses the most common display-related tasks you may damage your display...
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... charge in your notebook power settings, and the applications you plan to learn about: ❂ charging your battery ❂ managing your battery consumption ❂ recalibrating your battery ❂ disposing of your notebook on either battery or AC power. or dispose of it in water; To reduce the risk of fire and chemical burn... when handling the battery pack: ❂ Replace it in fire. 47 immerse it using . For example, playing a DVD movie, which uses the display and the CD/DVD drive,...
... charge in your notebook power settings, and the applications you plan to learn about: ❂ charging your battery ❂ managing your battery consumption ❂ recalibrating your battery ❂ disposing of your notebook on either battery or AC power. or dispose of it in water; To reduce the risk of fire and chemical burn... when handling the battery pack: ❂ Replace it in fire. 47 immerse it using . For example, playing a DVD movie, which uses the display and the CD/DVD drive,...
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... first time, you are using the notebook while you must leave the AC adapter connected to the notebook until the yellow battery status light goes off. Depending on how depleted the battery is connected to 3 hours. initial charge As mentioned in chapter 1, "getting started ," to properly charge your configuration, the initial, full...
... first time, you are using the notebook while you must leave the AC adapter connected to the notebook until the yellow battery status light goes off. Depending on how depleted the battery is connected to 3 hours. initial charge As mentioned in chapter 1, "getting started ," to properly charge your configuration, the initial, full...
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...power necessary to continue operating when you are running on battery power and the charge gets low, take action right away! Connect to keep track of this emergency shutdown. 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") ❂ ...
...power necessary to continue operating when you are running on battery power and the charge gets low, take action right away! Connect to keep track of this emergency shutdown. 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") ❂ ...
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...Pay close your work session right away. Use this battery charge icon and its charge message. getting started battery charge icon Whenever your notebook is using battery power, a battery icon is displayed, showing you have little power left in your battery and need to either connect to an AC power ...source or save and close attention to flash, you how much charge your battery has left. status lights If your battery status light begins to this icon as your primary battery-charge monitoring tool. See "interpreting status lights" in chapter 3 for details about status lights....
...Pay close your work session right away. Use this battery charge icon and its charge message. getting started battery charge icon Whenever your notebook is using battery power, a battery icon is displayed, showing you have little power left in your battery and need to either connect to an AC power ...source or save and close attention to flash, you how much charge your battery has left. status lights If your battery status light begins to this icon as your primary battery-charge monitoring tool. See "interpreting status lights" in chapter 3 for details about status lights....
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From your power-related settings Your notebook comes configured for optimal battery usage. Brief instructions for more information about these notices, take action right away to prevent data loss. See the next section for accessing and... notebook will display warning messages and sound alarms, based on the different settings, see Windows online help. 51 battery warning messages and alarms If you receive these settings. These settings are running on battery power and the charge gets low, your work session. changing your desktop, click Start > Control Panel > Performance...
From your power-related settings Your notebook comes configured for optimal battery usage. Brief instructions for more information about these notices, take action right away to prevent data loss. See the next section for accessing and... notebook will display warning messages and sound alarms, based on the different settings, see Windows online help. 51 battery warning messages and alarms If you receive these settings. These settings are running on battery power and the charge gets low, your work session. changing your desktop, click Start > Control Panel > Performance...
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power meter This tab displays current power and battery-status information. See "using the power button" in the Power Options Properties window. getting started The following tabs are available in chapter 3 for what to...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. power schemes A power scheme is a group of your notebook ❂ press the power button ❂...
power meter This tab displays current power and battery-status information. See "using the power button" in the Power Options Properties window. getting started The following tabs are available in chapter 3 for what to...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. power schemes A power scheme is a group of your notebook ❂ press the power button ❂...
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...the AC adapter and either turn on or restart your battery: 1. To recalibrate your notebook. 4. Connect your notebook automatically turns off. 53 a. b. Important: Let the battery drain until your notebook to AC power and allow the battery to completely charge. 3. c. On the Power Schemes ...the Always On power scheme. On the Alarms tab, deselect the check boxes for the Low battery alarm and the Critical battery alarm. battery recalibrating your battery We recommend recalibrating your battery several times a year, or more often if you frequently use your notebook during this process...
...the AC adapter and either turn on or restart your battery: 1. To recalibrate your notebook. 4. Connect your notebook automatically turns off. 53 a. b. Important: Let the battery drain until your notebook to AC power and allow the battery to completely charge. 3. c. On the Power Schemes ...the Always On power scheme. On the Alarms tab, deselect the check boxes for the Low battery alarm and the Critical battery alarm. battery recalibrating your battery We recommend recalibrating your battery several times a year, or more often if you frequently use your notebook during this process...
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... Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options. From your power-related settings: a. When you prefer, such as Portable/Laptop or Max Battery. b. disposing of your battery Do not dispose of it or recycle it by using the public collection system in accordance with common waste. On the Power Schemes tab... again, do the following to go to AC power. 6. c. On the Alarms tab, select the check boxes for the Low battery alarm and the Critical battery alarm. getting started 5. After the battery is completely drained, reconnect your battery pack with your desired settings.
... Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options. From your power-related settings: a. When you prefer, such as Portable/Laptop or Max Battery. b. disposing of your battery Do not dispose of it or recycle it by using the public collection system in accordance with common waste. On the Power Schemes tab... again, do the following to go to AC power. 6. c. On the Alarms tab, select the check boxes for the Low battery alarm and the Critical battery alarm. getting started 5. After the battery is completely drained, reconnect your battery pack with your desired settings.
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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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... a stable work surface. 3. Replace with the same or equivalent type recommended by eMachines. 1. Grasp the raised edge of the battery pack and lift it out of explosion if this battery is incorrectly replaced. See the Warning note at the beginning of this chapter for ...cables, including the AC power adapter, modem, and network cables. 2. 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 the procedures in this section, follow industry-standard practices for more ...
... a stable work surface. 3. Replace with the same or equivalent type recommended by eMachines. 1. Grasp the raised edge of the battery pack and lift it out of explosion if this battery is incorrectly replaced. See the Warning note at the beginning of this chapter for ...cables, including the AC power adapter, modem, and network cables. 2. 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 the procedures in this section, follow industry-standard practices for more ...
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If the battery does not slide in easily, verify that it clicks into position and then press down and at an angle, as shown. Slide the connector end of the battery into place. 5. The battery pack is keyed so that the connector end of the battery until it can be inserted in the battery compartment. 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. upgrades and replacements 4.
If the battery does not slide in easily, verify that it clicks into position and then press down and at an angle, as shown. Slide the connector end of the battery into place. 5. The battery pack is keyed so that the connector end of the battery until it can be inserted in the battery compartment. 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. upgrades and replacements 4.
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For instructions on a stable work surface. Remove the memory compartment cover screw and cover. Place your notebook, remove the installed battery pack before replacing this component. Disconnect all cables, including the AC power adapter, modem, and network cables. 2. See the ... this chapter for the location of the memory compartment. 58 To prevent damage to 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. Power off your notebook and close the display. ...
For instructions on a stable work surface. Remove the memory compartment cover screw and cover. Place your notebook, remove the installed battery pack before replacing this component. Disconnect all cables, including the AC power adapter, modem, and network cables. 2. See the ... this chapter for the location of the memory compartment. 58 To prevent damage to 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. Power off your notebook and close the display. ...