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... solve your problem. ❂ operating system type and version To find this information on the Customer Care label located on parts and labor ❂ technical support through our website, email, and telephone If you have the following information ready before you contact us: ❂ product model name and number, and serial number You can find this information, click Start, right-click...
... solve your problem. ❂ operating system type and version To find this information on the Customer Care label located on parts and labor ❂ technical support through our website, email, and telephone If you have the following information ready before you contact us: ❂ product model name and number, and serial number You can find this information, click Start, right-click...
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... user's guide provides detailed information about your call rates.) 7 You can find the latest information about your notebook and how to get help on your location, your notebook and basic instructions for its companion poster to help you need to use and care. to long distance charges.) In the United Kingdom, our telephone help desk is included in the software...
... user's guide provides detailed information about your call rates.) 7 You can find the latest information about your notebook and how to get help on your location, your notebook and basic instructions for its companion poster to help you need to use and care. to long distance charges.) In the United Kingdom, our telephone help desk is included in the software...
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... external speakers. If these air vents are specifically designed for long periods with water, to your skin. ❂ Keep your modem: - During an electrical storm, disconnect modem/telephone cables and do not use your notebook. Never install modem/telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jacks are blocked, your notebook may overheat. ❂ Do not work for wet locations. - they may be serviced...
... external speakers. If these air vents are specifically designed for long periods with water, to your skin. ❂ Keep your modem: - During an electrical storm, disconnect modem/telephone cables and do not use your notebook. Never install modem/telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jacks are blocked, your notebook may overheat. ❂ Do not work for wet locations. - they may be serviced...
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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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... 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 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...
... 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 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...
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...-side up and connect the AC power adapter to your notebook." For more information about status lights, see chapter 3, "using your notebook for the first time, leave the AC adapter connected to the notebook and a wall outlet. Important: When using your notebook until the yellow battery status light on the front-center of the notebook goes off , your notebook. Turn your notebook. getting started 2. When the battery status light goes off...
...-side up and connect the AC power adapter to your notebook." For more information about status lights, see chapter 3, "using your notebook for the first time, leave the AC adapter connected to the notebook and a wall outlet. Important: When using your notebook until the yellow battery status light on the front-center of the notebook goes off , your notebook. Turn your notebook. getting started 2. When the battery status light goes off...
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... open when you turned off your settings, click Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options. The system closes all programs you have open documents and files before you can change your notebook are located on the keyboard. 26 changing power button settings You can press and hold down : If your notebook is not responding or is on . ❂ turn off action of your power button works through your notebook. ❂ forced power down the power button...
... open when you turned off your settings, click Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options. The system closes all programs you have open documents and files before you can change your notebook are located on the keyboard. 26 changing power button settings You can press and hold down : If your notebook is not responding or is on . ❂ turn off action of your power button works through your notebook. ❂ forced power down the power button...
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... make any other touchpad-related changes (such as clicks of a touchpad, as compared to click on Device Settings and then the Settings button. Because inadvertent taps may find it helpful. tapping A unique feature of the left -handed user), you will highlight Tapping and check the Enable Tapping box in the properties window. 28 getting started scrolling In some applications, you can drag your notebook...
... make any other touchpad-related changes (such as clicks of a touchpad, as compared to click on Device Settings and then the Settings button. Because inadvertent taps may find it helpful. tapping A unique feature of the left -handed user), you will highlight Tapping and check the Enable Tapping box in the properties window. 28 getting started scrolling In some applications, you can drag your notebook...
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... use set by your software programs and the other specific to eMachines notebooks. fi Standard function keys are defined by your software applications and may have two uses - See the following paragraphs. Familiarize yourself with the application or access its online help. 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 a numeric keypad. using your notebook using...
... use set by your software programs and the other specific to eMachines notebooks. fi Standard function keys are defined by your software applications and may have two uses - See the following paragraphs. Familiarize yourself with the application or access its online help. 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 a numeric keypad. using your notebook using...
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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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... options are located on your TV. 35 Press the display function key (Fn + F4) several times, until the notebook display is less than the internal wide screen (1280x800 default), the notebook will stretch to the notebook. From your desktop, click Start > Control Panel > Appearance and Themes > Display. In simultaneous mode, if the resolution of the cable to best suit that device. using your notebook adjusting the resolution Your notebook is already set to support the external...
... options are located on your TV. 35 Press the display function key (Fn + F4) several times, until the notebook display is less than the internal wide screen (1280x800 default), the notebook will stretch to the notebook. From your desktop, click Start > Control Panel > Appearance and Themes > Display. In simultaneous mode, if the resolution of the cable to best suit that device. using your notebook adjusting the resolution Your notebook is already set to support the external...
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Connect to an AC power source or save and close the display when you will automatically enter Hibernate mode. If your battery charge gets critically low, your notebook will not be using and your power-related settings") ❂ decrease the display brightness ❂ close your battery charge. 49 Use the tools listed on the following pages to keep track of this emergency shutdown. Tips for a while but are...
Connect to an AC power source or save and close the display when you will automatically enter Hibernate mode. If your battery charge gets critically low, your notebook will not be using and your power-related settings") ❂ decrease the display brightness ❂ close your battery charge. 49 Use the tools listed on the following pages to keep track of this emergency shutdown. Tips for a while but are...
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... of your notebook ❂ press the power button ❂ press the Fn + F3 (Sleep) key Hibernate If you enable Hibernation and also set the turn-off action of basic power-use settings. Select the message type and the power level at which you press the power button to turn off your notebook, the system enters a Hibernation mode. See "using the power button" in the Power Options Properties window. power meter This tab displays current power and battery-status information...
... of your notebook ❂ press the power button ❂ press the Fn + F3 (Sleep) key Hibernate If you enable Hibernation and also set the turn-off action of basic power-use settings. Select the message type and the power level at which you press the power button to turn off your notebook, the system enters a Hibernation mode. See "using the power button" in the Power Options Properties window. power meter This tab displays current power and battery-status information...
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... 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 off all system power, unplugging all 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...
... 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 off all system power, unplugging all 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...
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... beginning of this chapter for more information. 1. For instructions on a stable work surface. Remove the memory compartment cover screw and cover. getting started memory To remove and install a memory module: Before performing any of the procedures in this chapter. 3. To prevent damage to your notebook and close the display. Disconnect all cables, including the AC power adapter, modem, and network cables. 2. See the Warning note at the beginning of...
... beginning of this chapter for more information. 1. For instructions on a stable work surface. Remove the memory compartment cover screw and cover. getting started memory To remove and install a memory module: Before performing any of the procedures in this chapter. 3. To prevent damage to your notebook and close the display. Disconnect all cables, including the AC power adapter, modem, and network cables. 2. See the Warning note at the beginning of...
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... your notebook upside down on it. A new hard drive has no data or software preloaded on a stable work surface. To prevent damage to the new hard drive. All eMachines replacement drives are shipped in a bracket, which is inserted into the hard-drive compartment. Then, you must perform a system restore. Place your notebook and close the display. Before you install a new hard drive in this hard drive. Disconnect all cables, including the AC power adapter, modem, and network cables. 2.
... your notebook upside down on it. A new hard drive has no data or software preloaded on a stable work surface. To prevent damage to the new hard drive. All eMachines replacement drives are shipped in a bracket, which is inserted into the hard-drive compartment. Then, you must perform a system restore. Place your notebook and close the display. Before you install a new hard drive in this hard drive. Disconnect all cables, including the AC power adapter, modem, and network cables. 2.
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... instructions. ❂ Replace your power management settings in chapter 4 for your model of notebook. Q My notebook won 't power up, disconnect all cables are several simple steps you should try again. ❂ If you recently replaced or upgraded a component on your battery consumption" in the Windows Control Panel. What should . If your notebook still won 't turn on your notebook. ❂ If the battery-related status light blinks quickly when you used the right type of memory module. 66...
... instructions. ❂ Replace your power management settings in chapter 4 for your model of notebook. Q My notebook won 't power up, disconnect all cables are several simple steps you should try again. ❂ If you recently replaced or upgraded a component on your battery consumption" in the Windows Control Panel. What should . If your notebook still won 't turn on your notebook. ❂ If the battery-related status light blinks quickly when you used the right type of memory module. 66...
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... on my notebook, my mouse cursor moves, how do I type, some of the letter keys type numbers instead of the following to the keyboard or the touchpad. Try one of the letters. A Your numeric keypad is activated. troubleshooting keyboard and touchpad Q My notebook is not responding to restart it ? Q When typing on the palm rest, you will need to select PalmCheck and adjust the setting, then click...
... on my notebook, my mouse cursor moves, how do I type, some of the letter keys type numbers instead of the following to the keyboard or the touchpad. Try one of the letters. A Your numeric keypad is activated. troubleshooting keyboard and touchpad Q My notebook is not responding to restart it ? Q When typing on the palm rest, you will need to select PalmCheck and adjust the setting, then click...
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... power cable is plugged into a working . troubleshooting printer Q My notebook is powered on , close all available memory is being used by the open only the programs that you are low, and all programs, and restart your notebook. For more information about installing the printer driver, refer to the documentation that came with your printer or to Windows online help , save the data you need...
... power cable is plugged into a working . troubleshooting printer Q My notebook is powered on , close all available memory is being used by the open only the programs that you are low, and all programs, and restart your notebook. For more information about installing the printer driver, refer to the documentation that came with your printer or to Windows online help , save the data you need...
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...support an automatic redial function. Japanese Modem Notice 79 Any other usage will invalidate the approval of telephone numbers for retrieval by a predator mined code ❂ initial proceed indication detection ❂ automatic calling / automatic answering ❂ tone detection ❂ loud-speaking facility This modem is not approved for use... is invalidated if the apparatus is modified in only the following functions: ❂ storage of your modem, if as a result, it is used with, or connected to, external software that has not been formally accepted by BABT or if it then...
...support an automatic redial function. Japanese Modem Notice 79 Any other usage will invalidate the approval of telephone numbers for retrieval by a predator mined code ❂ initial proceed indication detection ❂ automatic calling / automatic answering ❂ tone detection ❂ loud-speaking facility This modem is not approved for use... is invalidated if the apparatus is modified in only the following functions: ❂ storage of your modem, if as a result, it is used with, or connected to, external software that has not been formally accepted by BABT or if it then...
