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... or is a risk of it in a straight line with your doctor. 10 getting started ❂ This notebook contains an internal, lithium battery-powered, real-time clock. If you need to work comfortably and protect yourself from repetitive-stress injury: - If this internal... battery. Do not disassemble, crush or puncture the battery, short its external contacts, immerse it in water, or dispose of explosion and injury if the battery is frayed or damaged. - The power cord or plug is incorrectly ...
... or is a risk of it in a straight line with your doctor. 10 getting started ❂ This notebook contains an internal, lithium battery-powered, real-time clock. If you need to work comfortably and protect yourself from repetitive-stress injury: - If this internal... battery. Do not disassemble, crush or puncture the battery, short its external contacts, immerse it in water, or dispose of explosion and injury if the battery is frayed or damaged. - The power cord or plug is incorrectly ...
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... 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...
... 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...
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...quickly and start -up procedures are described in detail on the quick setup poster, but for the first time: ❂ installing the included battery pack ❂ connecting the power adapter ❂ opening the notebook ❂ turning it on a stable surface. These start using it right ...away. 1 getting started Your eMachines notebook has been designed so that you use your notebook upside down and slide it into the open battery compartment until the battery pack clicks into place. 13
...quickly and start -up procedures are described in detail on the quick setup poster, but for the first time: ❂ installing the included battery pack ❂ connecting the power adapter ❂ opening the notebook ❂ turning it on a stable surface. These start using it right ...away. 1 getting started Your eMachines notebook has been designed so that you use your notebook upside down and slide it into the open battery compartment until the battery pack clicks into place. 13
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A yellow status light on the front-center of your notebook. Use only the AC adapter and power cord that the battery is fully charged. This may result in fire or damage to your notebook. Turn your notebook right-side up , indicating that were shipped with your ... 3, "using your notebook for the first time, leave the AC adapter connected to your notebook until the yellow battery status light on the front-center of the notebook goes off , your notebook." When the battery status light goes off . Using a different AC adapter or power cord may take 2 to the notebook and...
A yellow status light on the front-center of your notebook. Use only the AC adapter and power cord that the battery is fully charged. This may result in fire or damage to your notebook. Turn your notebook right-side up , indicating that were shipped with your ... 3, "using your notebook for the first time, leave the AC adapter connected to your notebook until the yellow battery status light on the front-center of the notebook goes off , your notebook." When the battery status light goes off . Using a different AC adapter or power cord may take 2 to the notebook and...
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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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... the brightness To quickly change the brightness of the display, use household chemicals to clean your power consumption (important when using battery power) by reducing the display brightness. When using battery power, your notebook. getting started using the display This section discusses the most common display-related tasks you may need to...
... the brightness To quickly change the brightness of the display, use household chemicals to clean your power consumption (important when using battery power) by reducing the display brightness. When using battery power, your notebook. getting started using the display This section discusses the most common display-related tasks you may need to...
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...your power source, consider the length of time you plan to learn about: ❂ charging your battery ❂ managing your battery consumption ❂ recalibrating your battery ❂ disposing of your battery Your notebook uses a Li-Ion battery pack. or dispose of it in water; For example, playing a DVD movie, which uses the ... on its external contacts; If you are using only the spare designated for this chapter to use your notebook on either battery or AC power. short its age and type, your notebook power settings, and the applications you plan to frequently use the...
...your power source, consider the length of time you plan to learn about: ❂ charging your battery ❂ managing your battery consumption ❂ recalibrating your battery ❂ disposing of your battery Your notebook uses a Li-Ion battery pack. or dispose of it in water; For example, playing a DVD movie, which uses the ... on its external contacts; If you are using only the spare designated for this chapter to use your notebook on either battery or AC power. short its age and type, your notebook power settings, and the applications you plan to frequently use the...
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...may take less time, depending on how depleted the battery is connected to an AC power source. To ensure that you always have plenty of battery power, recharge your battery the first time, you are charging the battery. 48 initial charge As mentioned in chapter 1, "...getting started ," to properly charge your battery frequently. getting started charging your battery An installed battery will automatically recharge whenever the ...
...may take less time, depending on how depleted the battery is connected to an AC power source. To ensure that you always have plenty of battery power, recharge your battery the first time, you are charging the battery. 48 initial charge As mentioned in chapter 1, "...getting started ," to properly charge your battery frequently. getting started charging your battery An installed battery will automatically recharge whenever the ...
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...display when you will not be using and your notebook will automatically enter Hibernate mode. If your battery charge gets critically low, your Windows power-related system settings. battery managing your battery consumption Battery operating time depends on the software applications you are away from the hard drive instead of the... ❂ turn off the notebook when it for a while but are not ready to continue operating when you are running on battery power and the charge gets low, take action right away! If you may experience data loss as a result of this emergency shutdown.
...display when you will not be using and your notebook will automatically enter Hibernate mode. If your battery charge gets critically low, your Windows power-related system settings. battery managing your battery consumption Battery operating time depends on the software applications you are away from the hard drive instead of the... ❂ turn off the notebook when it for a while but are not ready to continue operating when you are running on battery power and the charge gets low, take action right away! If you may experience data loss as a result of this emergency shutdown.
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... over this icon as your work session right away. Pay close your primary battery-charge monitoring tool. status lights If 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...
... over this icon as your work session right away. Pay close your primary battery-charge monitoring tool. status lights If 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...
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... this section. Either connect to an AC power source or save and close 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 included in your power-related settings in the Windows... Control Panel. From your needs. battery warning messages and alarms If you receive these settings. For detailed information on your Windows Control Panel. You may want to view and ...
... this section. Either connect to an AC power source or save and close 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 included in your power-related settings in the Windows... Control Panel. From your needs. battery warning messages and alarms If you receive these settings. For detailed information on your Windows Control Panel. You may want to view and ...
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...: ❂ 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 power button to "Hibernate," when you want...message type and the power level at which you press the power button to occur. 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...
...: ❂ 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 power button to "Hibernate," when you want...message type and the power level at which you press the power button to occur. 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...
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...the check boxes for the Low battery alarm and the Critical battery alarm. Important: Let the battery drain until your notebook to AC power and allow the battery to completely charge. 3. Close all open files and programs. 2. After the battery is completely charged, disconnect the ... and Maintenance > Power Options. Do not connect the AC adapter to your notebook during the calibration process. a. 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, or you need to...
...the check boxes for the Low battery alarm and the Critical battery alarm. Important: Let the battery drain until your notebook to AC power and allow the battery to completely charge. 3. Close all open files and programs. 2. After the battery is completely charged, disconnect the ... and Maintenance > Power Options. Do not connect the AC adapter to your notebook during the calibration process. a. 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, or you need to...
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... it by using the public collection system in accordance with common waste. Re-enter your battery pack with your power-related settings: a. Charge the battery completely, until the yellow battery status light goes off. 7. On the Power Schemes tab, select the option you '...On the Alarms tab, select the check boxes for the Low battery alarm and the Critical battery alarm. When you prefer, such as Portable/Laptop or Max Battery. b. Dispose of your desired settings. getting started 5. After the battery is completely drained, reconnect your desktop, click Start > Control ...
... it by using the public collection system in accordance with common waste. Re-enter your battery pack with your power-related settings: a. Charge the battery completely, until the yellow battery status light goes off. 7. On the Power Schemes tab, select the option you '...On the Alarms tab, select the check boxes for the Low battery alarm and the Critical battery alarm. When you prefer, such as Portable/Laptop or Max Battery. b. Dispose of your desired settings. getting started 5. After the battery is completely drained, reconnect your desktop, click Start > Control ...
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...; 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 All user-replaceable components are sensitive to static electricity, also known as the nuts for the printer port) or wearing a grounding ...
...; 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 All user-replaceable components are sensitive to static electricity, also known as the nuts for the printer port) or wearing a grounding ...
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... out of this chapter for preventing electrostatic discharge. Replace with the same or equivalent type recommended by eMachines. 1. Place your notebook and close the display. The battery will pop up. Disconnect all cables, including the AC power adapter, modem, and network cables....-standard practices for more information. 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 battery is incorrectly replaced. See the Warning note at the beginning...
... out of this chapter for preventing electrostatic discharge. Replace with the same or equivalent type recommended by eMachines. 1. Place your notebook and close the display. The battery will pop up. Disconnect all cables, including the AC power adapter, modem, and network cables....-standard practices for more information. 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 battery is incorrectly replaced. See the Warning note at the beginning...
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upgrades and replacements 4. Reconnect your cables. 57 The battery pack is keyed so that the connector end of the battery until it can be inserted in the battery compartment. Slide the connector end of the battery into position and then press down and at an angle, as shown. If the battery does not slide in easily, verify that it clicks into place. 5. 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. Reconnect your cables. 57 The battery pack is keyed so that the connector end of the battery until it can be inserted in the battery compartment. Slide the connector end of the battery into position and then press down and at an angle, as shown. If the battery does not slide in easily, verify that it clicks into place. 5. 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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... before replacing this component. Remove the memory compartment cover screw and cover. To prevent damage to your notebook upside down on removing an installed battery pack, see the "battery " section in this chapter. 3. See the illustration at the beginning of this chapter for the location of the memory compartment. 58 See the...
... before replacing this component. Remove the memory compartment cover screw and cover. To prevent damage to your notebook upside down on removing an installed battery pack, see the "battery " section in this chapter. 3. See the illustration at the beginning of this chapter for the location of the memory compartment. 58 See the...