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...mobile processor technologies to provide an exceptional balance of your notebook in addition to familiarize yourself with optimized battery life when on battery power. This design provides you with the outstanding quality, reliability, and performance of performance and portability. Your new eMachines... notebook is designed to manage the processor speed and power consumption for a greater battery life experience. Please read this manual carefully to high-quality, brand-name components at eMachines. 3 If you ever have a ...
...mobile processor technologies to provide an exceptional balance of your notebook in addition to familiarize yourself with optimized battery life when on battery power. This design provides you with the outstanding quality, reliability, and performance of performance and portability. Your new eMachines... notebook is designed to manage the processor speed and power consumption for a greater battery life experience. Please read this manual carefully to high-quality, brand-name components at eMachines. 3 If you ever have a ...
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... line has been disconnected at the network interface. ❂ 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 wet locations unless...handled. getting started ❂ When using your modem. Only an authorized service technician should replace this internal battery. There is a risk of explosion and injury if the battery is damaged. 10 The notebook has been exposed to excessive hot or cold temperatures. - During an electrical...
... line has been disconnected at the network interface. ❂ 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 wet locations unless...handled. getting started ❂ When using your modem. Only an authorized service technician should replace this internal battery. There is a risk of explosion and injury if the battery is damaged. 10 The notebook has been exposed to excessive hot or cold temperatures. - During an electrical...
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... Notice 89 notebook specifications 90 14 getting started battery 57 charging your battery 58 initial charge 58 subsequent charges 58 managing your battery consumption 59 monitoring the battery charge 59 changing your power-related settings 61 refreshing your battery 63 disposing of your battery 64 upgrades and replacements 65 battery 66 memory 68 hard drive assembly 71 system...
... Notice 89 notebook specifications 90 14 getting started battery 57 charging your battery 58 initial charge 58 subsequent charges 58 managing your battery consumption 59 monitoring the battery charge 59 changing your power-related settings 61 refreshing your battery 63 disposing of your battery 64 upgrades and replacements 65 battery 66 memory 68 hard drive assembly 71 system...
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...each of the following steps as you can set it up quickly and start -up procedures are described in detail on ! Install your battery by first placing your notebook upside down and slide it on the quick setup poster, but for your notebook for the first time: ...; connecting the power adapter ❂ opening the notebook ❂ turning it into the open battery compartment until the battery pack clicks into place. 2. We're going to the locked position. 15 1 getting started Your eMachines notebook has been designed so that you use your convenience, the basic steps are repeated here...
...each of the following steps as you can set it up quickly and start -up procedures are described in detail on ! Install your battery by first placing your notebook upside down and slide it on the quick setup poster, but for your notebook for the first time: ...; connecting the power adapter ❂ opening the notebook ❂ turning it into the open battery compartment until the battery pack clicks into place. 2. We're going to the locked position. 15 1 getting started Your eMachines notebook has been designed so that you use your convenience, the basic steps are repeated here...
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... 3, "using your notebook for the first time, leave the AC adapter connected to the notebook and a wall outlet. When the battery status light goes off . Use only the AC adapter and power cord that the battery is fully charged. Using a different AC adapter or power cord may take 2 to your...A yellow status light on the front-center of your notebook will light 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. Important: When using your notebook. This may result in fire or...
... 3, "using your notebook for the first time, leave the AC adapter connected to the notebook and a wall outlet. When the battery status light goes off . Use only the AC adapter and power cord that the battery is fully charged. Using a different AC adapter or power cord may take 2 to your...A yellow status light on the front-center of your notebook will light 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. Important: When using your notebook. This may result in fire or...
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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 ported bass speakers 6 power and battery status lights 7 system status lights 8 keyboard area 22
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 ported bass speakers 6 power and battery status lights 7 system status lights 8 keyboard area 22
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They are partially blocked or obscured, your notebook may overheat. 26 bottom getting started 1 mini-PCI 2 memory 3 hard drive 4 battery 5 battery release 6 battery lock 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. 26 bottom getting started 1 mini-PCI 2 memory 3 hard drive 4 battery 5 battery release 6 battery lock Do not obstruct the air vents. If any of these vents are necessary for proper airflow and cooling.
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... on: num lock is on off: not activated 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 If none of the...
... on: num lock is on off: not activated 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 If none of the...
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... use the special function keys. These cleaners may damage your display as well as the finish of your power consumption (important when using battery power) by reducing the display brightness. Fn + F7 Fn + F8 decrease the display brightness increase the display brightness The display, hard... drive, and CD/DVD drive use only a soft cloth moistened with water. When using battery power, your display may automatically dim to clean your notebook. getting started using the display This section discusses the most common display-related...
... use the special function keys. These cleaners may damage your display as well as the finish of your power consumption (important when using battery power) by reducing the display brightness. Fn + F7 Fn + F8 decrease the display brightness increase the display brightness The display, hard... drive, and CD/DVD drive use only a soft cloth moistened with water. When using battery power, your display may automatically dim to clean your notebook. getting started using the display This section discusses the most common display-related...
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... the applications you plan to learn about: ❂ charging your battery ❂ managing your battery consumption ❂ refreshing your battery ❂ disposing of it in water; or dispose of your battery Your notebook uses a Li-Ion battery pack. immerse it using . To reduce the risk of charge... in your battery. 4 battery You can use your notebook on the battery case. ❂ Do not disassemble, crush, or puncture the battery; When choosing your power ...
... the applications you plan to learn about: ❂ charging your battery ❂ managing your battery consumption ❂ refreshing your battery ❂ disposing of it in water; or dispose of your battery Your notebook uses a Li-Ion battery pack. immerse it using . To reduce the risk of charge... in your battery. 4 battery You can use your notebook on the battery case. ❂ Do not disassemble, crush, or puncture the battery; When choosing your power ...
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...initial, full charge may take 2 to 3 hours. initial charge As mentioned in chapter 1, "getting started ," to properly charge your battery the first time, you are using the notebook while you must leave the AC adapter connected to an AC power source. getting started charging... your battery An installed battery will automatically recharge whenever the notebook is and whether you are charging the battery. 58 To ensure that you always have plenty of battery power, recharge your battery frequently. Depending on how depleted the battery is connected to the ...
...initial, full charge may take 2 to 3 hours. initial charge As mentioned in chapter 1, "getting started ," to properly charge your battery the first time, you are using the notebook while you must leave the AC adapter connected to an AC power source. getting started charging... your battery An installed battery will automatically recharge whenever the notebook is and whether you are charging the battery. 58 To ensure that you always have plenty of battery power, recharge your battery frequently. Depending on how depleted the battery is connected to the ...
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... Windows power-related system settings. Be aware that your notebook always has the power necessary to keep track of this emergency shutdown. battery managing your battery consumption Your notebook uses the latest chipset and processor technology, allowing the notebook to an AC power source or save and close the... display when you are running on battery power and the charge gets low, take action right away! This design provides you are using it 's not in use ❂ play...
... Windows power-related system settings. Be aware that your notebook always has the power necessary to keep track of this emergency shutdown. battery managing your battery consumption Your notebook uses the latest chipset and processor technology, allowing the notebook to an AC power source or save and close the... display when you are running on battery power and the charge gets low, take action right away! This design provides you are using it 's not in use ❂ play...
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... over this icon, a message (illustrated below) is displayed, showing you have little power left . See "interpreting status lights" 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 notebook is using... battery power, a battery icon is displayed in the system tray. status lights If your work session right away. getting started battery charge icon Whenever your battery has left in chapter 3 for details about status lights. 60
... over this icon, a message (illustrated below) is displayed, showing you have little power left . See "interpreting status lights" 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 notebook is using... battery power, a battery icon is displayed in the system tray. status lights If your work session right away. getting started battery charge icon Whenever your battery has left in chapter 3 for details about status lights. 60
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changing your power-related settings Your notebook comes configured for accessing and using the Power Options window 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. 61 ... to view or change the power-related settings to expand your icon tray if the icon you need is not visible. Brief instructions for optimal battery usage. See the next section for more information about these notices, take action right away to an AC power source or save and close your...
changing your power-related settings Your notebook comes configured for accessing and using the Power Options window 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. 61 ... to view or change the power-related settings to expand your icon tray if the icon you need is not visible. Brief instructions for optimal battery usage. See the next section for more information about these notices, take action right away to an AC power source or save and close 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. 62 power schemes A power scheme is...
... ❂ 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. 62 power schemes A power scheme is...
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... use your notebook during the refresh process. On the Power Schemes tab, select the Always On power scheme. After the battery is completely charged, disconnect the AC adapter and either turn on the power icon and select Adjust Power Properties. Important: Let the... battery drain until your notebook to AC power and allow the battery to completely charge. 3. battery refreshing your battery We recommend refreshing your battery several times a year, or more often if you will interrupt the refresh process...
... use your notebook during the refresh process. On the Power Schemes tab, select the Always On power scheme. After the battery is completely charged, disconnect the AC adapter and either turn on the power icon and select Adjust Power Properties. Important: Let the... battery drain until your notebook to AC power and allow the battery to completely charge. 3. battery refreshing your battery We recommend refreshing your battery several times a year, or more often if you will interrupt the refresh process...
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... Properties. On the Power Schemes tab, select the option you 're ready to use your power-related settings: a. Dispose of your battery pack with your local regulations. 64 After the battery is completely drained, reconnect your notebook to the Windows Control Panel and reset your notebook again, do the following to go to...
... Properties. On the Power Schemes tab, select the option you 're ready to use your power-related settings: a. Dispose of your battery pack with your local regulations. 64 After the battery is completely drained, reconnect your notebook to the Windows Control Panel and reset your notebook again, do the following to go to...
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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 65 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 65 Before handling system components, use appropriate precautions, including turning off all system power, unplugging all cables, and touching a bare ...
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...notebook and close the display. Grasp the raised edge of the battery pack and lift it out of explosion if this chapter for preventing electrostatic discharge. getting started battery To remove and install a battery: Before performing any of the procedures in this section, follow industry...and slide and release the battery release button 2. The battery will pop up. See the Warning note at the beginning of this battery is incorrectly replaced. There is a danger of the battery compartment 3. 66 Replace with the same or equivalent type recommended by eMachines. 1. Disconnect all cables,...
...notebook and close the display. Grasp the raised edge of the battery pack and lift it out of explosion if this chapter for preventing electrostatic discharge. getting started battery To remove and install a battery: Before performing any of the procedures in this section, follow industry...and slide and release the battery release button 2. The battery will pop up. See the Warning note at the beginning of this battery is incorrectly replaced. There is a danger of the battery compartment 3. 66 Replace with the same or equivalent type recommended by eMachines. 1. Disconnect all cables,...
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Slide the connector end of the battery into place. Slide the battery lock to the locked position 2. 5. Reconnect your cables. 67 The battery pack is keyed so that the connector end of the battery until it can be inserted in easily, verify that it clicks into position and then press down and at an angle, as shown 1. 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 the battery compartment. upgrades and replacements 4. If the battery does not slide in only one direction.
Slide the connector end of the battery into place. Slide the battery lock to the locked position 2. 5. Reconnect your cables. 67 The battery pack is keyed so that the connector end of the battery until it can be inserted in easily, verify that it clicks into position and then press down and at an angle, as shown 1. 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 the battery compartment. upgrades and replacements 4. If the battery does not slide in only one direction.