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... on the notebook. - The notebook has been exposed to avoid fatigue. - Sit in a straight line with your forearm. - If this internal battery. Position each hand so that your wrist is straight and your hand is damaged. ❂ Do the following situations occur, contact an authorized technician... yourself from repetitive-stress injury: - Change hand and body positions frequently to excessive moisture. - Do not disassemble, crush or puncture the battery, short its external contacts, immerse it in water, or dispose of it in your hands, wrists, arms, shoulders, or back, you...
... on the notebook. - The notebook has been exposed to avoid fatigue. - Sit in a straight line with your forearm. - If this internal battery. Position each hand so that your wrist is straight and your hand is damaged. ❂ Do the following situations occur, contact an authorized technician... yourself from repetitive-stress injury: - Change hand and body positions frequently to excessive moisture. - Do not disassemble, crush or puncture the battery, short its external contacts, immerse it in water, or dispose of it in your hands, wrists, arms, shoulders, or back, you...
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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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..., the basic steps are described in detail 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 into the open battery compartment until the battery pack clicks into place. 13 These start using it on! We're going... to walk you through each of the following steps as you can set it up quickly and start -up procedures are repeated here. 1. Hold the battery pack label-side down on the quick setup poster, but for the first time: ❂ installing the included...
..., the basic steps are described in detail 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 into the open battery compartment until the battery pack clicks into place. 13 These start using it on! We're going... to walk you through each of the following steps as you can set it up quickly and start -up procedures are repeated here. 1. Hold the battery pack label-side down on the quick setup poster, but for the first time: ❂ installing the included...
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...lights, see chapter 3, "using your notebook for the first time, leave the AC adapter connected to your notebook. Turn your notebook until the yellow battery status light on the front-center of the notebook goes off , your notebook." Using a different AC adapter or power cord may take 2 to ...the notebook and a wall outlet. Important: When using your battery is being charged. A yellow status light on the front-center of your notebook will light up and connect the AC power adapter to 3 hours. 14...
...lights, see chapter 3, "using your notebook for the first time, leave the AC adapter connected to your notebook. Turn your notebook until the yellow battery status light on the front-center of the notebook goes off , your notebook." Using a different AC adapter or power cord may take 2 to ...the notebook and a wall outlet. Important: When using your battery is being charged. A yellow status light on the front-center of your notebook will light up and connect the AC power adapter to 3 hours. 14...
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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. They are partially blocked or obscured, your notebook may overheat. 24 bottom getting started 1 mini-PCI 2 air vents 3 memory 4 battery release button 5 battery Do not obstruct the air vents.
If any of these vents are necessary for proper airflow and cooling. They are partially blocked or obscured, your notebook may overheat. 24 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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adjusting the brightness To quickly change the brightness of the display, use a lot of your power consumption (important when using battery power) by reducing the display brightness. When using the display This section discusses the most common display-related tasks you may need to...; enabling TV output cleaning the display If you ever need to clean the display, use household chemicals to conserve power. 34 getting started using battery power, your display may automatically dim to clean your notebook. You can reduce your notebook. Fn + F7 Fn + F8 decrease the display ...
adjusting the brightness To quickly change the brightness of the display, use a lot of your power consumption (important when using battery power) by reducing the display brightness. When using the display This section discusses the most common display-related tasks you may need to...; enabling TV output cleaning the display If you ever need to clean the display, use household chemicals to conserve power. 34 getting started using battery power, your display may automatically dim to clean your notebook. You can reduce your notebook. Fn + F7 Fn + F8 decrease the display ...
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...which uses the display and the CD/DVD drive, uses substantially more power than working on the battery case. ❂ Do not disassemble, crush, or puncture the battery; 4 battery You can use your preference and the availability of AC power. When choosing your power source, consider... the spare designated for this chapter to learn about: ❂ charging your battery ❂ managing your battery consumption ❂ recalibrating your battery ❂ disposing of fire and chemical burn when handling the battery pack: ❂ Replace it using . To reduce the risk of your notebook...
...which uses the display and the CD/DVD drive, uses substantially more power than working on the battery case. ❂ Do not disassemble, crush, or puncture the battery; 4 battery You can use your preference and the availability of AC power. When choosing your power source, consider... the spare designated for this chapter to learn about: ❂ charging your battery ❂ managing your battery consumption ❂ recalibrating your battery ❂ disposing of fire and chemical burn when handling the battery pack: ❂ Replace it using . To reduce the risk of your notebook...
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... less time, depending on your configuration, the initial, full charge may take 2 to properly charge your battery the first time, you always have plenty of battery power, recharge your battery frequently. getting started charging your battery An installed battery will automatically recharge whenever the notebook is and whether you are using the notebook while you...
... less time, depending on your configuration, the initial, full charge may take 2 to properly charge your battery the first time, you always have plenty of battery power, recharge your battery frequently. getting started charging your battery An installed battery will automatically recharge whenever the notebook is and whether you are using the notebook while you...
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...low, your work session. Connect to an AC power source or save and close the display when you will automatically enter Hibernate mode. battery managing your battery consumption Battery operating time depends on the software applications you are using it 's not in use ❂ play your favorite music from an AC...take action right away! Tips for a while but are running on the following pages to keep track of the CD monitoring the battery charge Closely monitor your battery charge to ensure that if you have files open, you are not ready to turn it off ❂ turn off the notebook ...
...low, your work session. Connect to an AC power source or save and close the display when you will automatically enter Hibernate mode. battery managing your battery consumption Battery operating time depends on the software applications you are using it 's not in use ❂ play your favorite music from an AC...take action right away! Tips for a while but are running on the following pages to keep track of the CD monitoring the battery charge Closely monitor your battery charge to ensure that if you have files open, you are not ready to turn it off ❂ turn off the notebook ...
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... charge message. When you place your cursor over this icon, a message (illustrated below) is displayed in the system tray. getting started battery charge icon Whenever your battery has 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...
... charge message. When you place your cursor over this icon, a message (illustrated below) is displayed in the system tray. getting started battery charge icon Whenever your battery has 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...
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...display warning messages and sound alarms, based on the different settings, see Windows online help. 51 See the next section for optimal battery usage. From your work session. Brief instructions for accessing and using the Power Options window are located in the Windows Control Panel... > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options. For detailed information on your power-related settings in your Windows Control Panel. battery warning messages and alarms If you receive these settings. You may want to view and change the power-related settings to best suit your...
...display warning messages and sound alarms, based on the different settings, see Windows online help. 51 See the next section for optimal battery usage. From your work session. Brief instructions for accessing and using the Power Options window are located in the Windows Control Panel... > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options. For detailed information on your power-related settings in your Windows Control Panel. battery warning messages and alarms If you receive these settings. You may want to view and change the power-related settings to best suit your...
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... ❂ Portable/Laptop (default) ❂ Presentation ❂ Always On ❂ Minimal Power Management ❂ Max Battery alarms Low-battery warning messages can be visual messages or audible sounds. power meter This tab displays current power and battery-status information. advanced Advanced options include settings for more information. 52 See "using the power button...
... ❂ Portable/Laptop (default) ❂ Presentation ❂ Always On ❂ Minimal Power Management ❂ Max Battery alarms Low-battery warning messages can be visual messages or audible sounds. power meter This tab displays current power and battery-status information. advanced Advanced options include settings for more information. 52 See "using the power button...
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... desktop, click Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options. From your notebook. 4. c. Important: Let the battery drain until your battery: 1. To recalibrate your notebook automatically turns off. 53 Close all open files and programs. 2. On the Alarms tab, deselect... the check boxes for the Low battery alarm and the Critical battery alarm. 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 ...
... desktop, click Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options. From your notebook. 4. c. Important: Let the battery drain until your battery: 1. To recalibrate your notebook automatically turns off. 53 Close all open files and programs. 2. On the Alarms tab, deselect... the check boxes for the Low battery alarm and the Critical battery alarm. 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 ...
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... and reset your desired settings. On the Alarms tab, select the check boxes for the Low battery alarm and the Critical battery alarm. disposing of your battery Do not dispose of it or recycle it by using the public collection system in accordance with common... waste. Charge the battery completely, until the yellow battery status light goes off. 7. After the battery is completely drained, reconnect your battery pack with your desktop, click Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options...
... and reset your desired settings. On the Alarms tab, select the check boxes for the Low battery alarm and the Critical battery alarm. disposing of your battery Do not dispose of it or recycle it by using the public collection system in accordance with common... waste. Charge the battery completely, until the yellow battery status light goes off. 7. After the battery is completely drained, reconnect your battery pack with your desktop, click Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options...
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...for the printer port) or wearing a grounding wrist-strap. 5 upgrades and replacements Read this chapter when you need 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 ...
...for the printer port) or wearing a grounding wrist-strap. 5 upgrades and replacements Read this chapter when you need 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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...battery To remove and install a battery: Before performing any of this chapter for preventing electrostatic discharge. See the Warning note at the beginning of the procedures in this battery is a danger of the battery compartment 2. 56 There is incorrectly replaced. To remove an existing battery pack, slide and release the battery... release button 1. Grasp the raised edge of the battery... surface. 3. The battery will pop up. ...
...battery To remove and install a battery: Before performing any of this chapter for preventing electrostatic discharge. See the Warning note at the beginning of the procedures in this battery is a danger of the battery compartment 2. 56 There is incorrectly replaced. To remove an existing battery pack, slide and release the battery... release button 1. Grasp the raised edge of the battery... surface. 3. The battery will pop up. ...
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upgrades and replacements 4. 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. 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. Reconnect your cables. 57
upgrades and replacements 4. 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. 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. Reconnect your cables. 57
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See the illustration at the beginning of this chapter for more information. 1. To prevent damage to your notebook, remove the installed battery pack before replacing this section, follow industry-standard practices for preventing electrostatic discharge. getting started memory To remove and install a memory module: Before ...modem, and network cables. 2. See the Warning note at the beginning of this chapter. 3. Power off your notebook upside down on removing an installed battery pack, see the "battery " section in this component. Place your notebook and close the display.
See the illustration at the beginning of this chapter for more information. 1. To prevent damage to your notebook, remove the installed battery pack before replacing this section, follow industry-standard practices for preventing electrostatic discharge. getting started memory To remove and install a memory module: Before ...modem, and network cables. 2. See the Warning note at the beginning of this chapter. 3. Power off your notebook upside down on removing an installed battery pack, see the "battery " section in this component. Place your notebook and close the display.