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contents first things first 3 eMachines Customer Care 4 before you contact us 4 how to contact us 5 help tools 7 basic care and safety 8 contents 13 getting started 15 quick tour 21 open ... the brightness 36 adjusting the resolution 37 enabling TV output (on select models 37 using CDs and DVDs 39 caring for and handling discs 40 listening to audio CDs 41 viewing DVDs 42 creating CDs 43 creating data DVDs (on select models 48 using the digital media reader 51 accessing files 53 13
contents first things first 3 eMachines Customer Care 4 before you contact us 4 how to contact us 5 help tools 7 basic care and safety 8 contents 13 getting started 15 quick tour 21 open ... the brightness 36 adjusting the resolution 37 enabling TV output (on select models 37 using CDs and DVDs 39 caring for and handling discs 40 listening to audio CDs 41 viewing DVDs 42 creating CDs 43 creating data DVDs (on select models 48 using the digital media reader 51 accessing files 53 13
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...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 restore 73 troubleshooting 75 battery and power 76 ...keyboard and touchpad 77 status lights 78 display brightness and resolution 79 sound and volume 80 CDs and DVDs 80 digital media reader 81 printer 81 error messages 82 notices and specifications 83 United States Federal Communications Commission Notice 83 modifications...
...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 restore 73 troubleshooting 75 battery and power 76 ...keyboard and touchpad 77 status lights 78 display brightness and resolution 79 sound and volume 80 CDs and DVDs 80 digital media reader 81 printer 81 error messages 82 notices and specifications 83 United States Federal Communications Commission Notice 83 modifications...
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3 using your notebook In this chapter, we'll discuss all of the basics you need to know when using your notebook, including: ❂ using the power button ❂ using the touchpad ❂ using the keyboard ❂ using quick action buttons ❂ interpreting status lights ❂ using the display ❂ using CDs and DVDs ❂ using the digital media reader 27
3 using your notebook In this chapter, we'll discuss all of the basics you need to know when using your notebook, including: ❂ using the power button ❂ using the touchpad ❂ using the keyboard ❂ using quick action buttons ❂ interpreting status lights ❂ using the display ❂ using CDs and DVDs ❂ using the digital media reader 27
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... selected model, if connected) Fn + F7 display: decrease brightness Fn + F8 display: increase brightness Fn + F9 CD/DVD: play/pause Fn + F10 CD/DVD: stop Fn + F11 CD/DVD: play previous track Fn + F12 CD/DVD: play next track 32 getting started To use a special function key, press and hold down the Fn key...
... selected model, if connected) Fn + F7 display: decrease brightness Fn + F8 display: increase brightness Fn + F9 CD/DVD: play/pause Fn + F10 CD/DVD: stop Fn + F11 CD/DVD: play previous track Fn + F12 CD/DVD: play next track 32 getting started To use a special function key, press and hold down the Fn key...
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... power. 36 You can reduce your notebook. Fn + F7 Fn + F8 decrease the display brightness increase the display brightness The display, hard drive, and CD/DVD drive use the special function keys. adjusting the brightness To quickly change the brightness of the display, use a lot of your power consumption (important when...
... power. 36 You can reduce your notebook. Fn + F7 Fn + F8 decrease the display brightness increase the display brightness The display, hard drive, and CD/DVD drive use the special function keys. adjusting the brightness To quickly change the brightness of the display, use a lot of your power consumption (important when...
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To ensure proper and safe use of this drive: ❂ Follow the instructions in this manual. ❂ If the CD/DVD drive needs service, contact an authorized service technician. ❂ Use only the controls, adjustments, and procedures specified in this product contains a laser diode that ...this section, you'll learn about: ❂ caring for and handling discs ❂ listening to create your notebook using CDs and DVDs Your notebook includes either a combination CD-RW/DVD or DVD-RW drive. This drive can be used to store and transport data, to play music and movies, and to audio CDs...
To ensure proper and safe use of this drive: ❂ Follow the instructions in this manual. ❂ If the CD/DVD drive needs service, contact an authorized service technician. ❂ Use only the controls, adjustments, and procedures specified in this product contains a laser diode that ...this section, you'll learn about: ❂ caring for and handling discs ❂ listening to create your notebook using CDs and DVDs Your notebook includes either a combination CD-RW/DVD or DVD-RW drive. This drive can be used to store and transport data, to play music and movies, and to audio CDs...
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... 1. Slide the tray back into the drive until it completely out. 3. Place the disc in the tray with the label facing up on the CD/DVD drive to open , slide it clicks shut. 40 removing a disc 1. After the tray pops open the tray. 2. Press gently on the disc until it snaps.... Press the eject button on the spindle. 4. Hold the disc around its edges and pull up . Slide the tray back into place on the CD/DVD drive to open , slide it . 4. getting started caring for and handling discs When handling CDs and...
... 1. Slide the tray back into the drive until it completely out. 3. Place the disc in the tray with the label facing up on the CD/DVD drive to open , slide it clicks shut. 40 removing a disc 1. After the tray pops open the tray. 2. Press gently on the disc until it snaps.... Press the eject button on the spindle. 4. Hold the disc around its edges and pull up . Slide the tray back into place on the CD/DVD drive to open , slide it . 4. getting started caring for and handling discs When handling CDs and...
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... does not play automatically and you are not asked what you want to do with the disc. Wait a moment for your CD into the CD/DVD drive. Open Windows Media Player by doing one of the following : - or - You can stop, pause, resume play button on the Windows Media Player panel...
... does not play automatically and you are not asked what you want to do with the disc. Wait a moment for your CD into the CD/DVD drive. Open Windows Media Player by doing one of the following : - or - You can stop, pause, resume play button on the Windows Media Player panel...
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... not play button to begin playback. 2. Wait a moment for the notebook to recognize the disc and begin playing the DVD. Click the play automatically, open PowerDVD from the Windows desktop. For more information see, "using the keyboard" and "using the buttons on the music ... and go to a different track by pressing the volume up or volume down quick action button. getting started viewing DVDs It's fun, convenient, and easy to watch a DVD on your keyboard. When playing a DVD, you can quickly adjust the volume level by using quick action buttons" in this chapter. 42 Click Start > All...
... not play button to begin playback. 2. Wait a moment for the notebook to recognize the disc and begin playing the DVD. Click the play automatically, open PowerDVD from the Windows desktop. For more information see, "using the keyboard" and "using the buttons on the music ... and go to a different track by pressing the volume up or volume down quick action button. getting started viewing DVDs It's fun, convenient, and easy to watch a DVD on your keyboard. When playing a DVD, you can quickly adjust the volume level by using quick action buttons" in this chapter. 42 Click Start > All...
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...: ❂ Press the music player quick action button . - The information in this section walks you want to do with either an integrated CD-RW or a DVD-RW drive, which allows you to recognize the disc. creating an audio CD You create audio CDs through creating your own CDs. These instructions discuss... with the disc, close the window. 2. Wait a moment for the CD drive (D:) or asks what you through Windows Media Player or Roxio Easy CD and DVD creator (on DVD-RW models only). If Windows displays a screen for your notebook to create your own music and data CDs or...
...: ❂ Press the music player quick action button . - The information in this section walks you want to do with either an integrated CD-RW or a DVD-RW drive, which allows you to recognize the disc. creating an audio CD You create audio CDs through creating your own CDs. These instructions discuss... with the disc, close the window. 2. Wait a moment for the CD drive (D:) or asks what you through Windows Media Player or Roxio Easy CD and DVD creator (on DVD-RW models only). If Windows displays a screen for your notebook to create your own music and data CDs or...
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Click the Roxio Drag-to-Disc icon in detail below. 1. Wait a moment for the DVD drive (E:) or a message window, close the window. 2. Insert a standard DVD-R or DVD-RW into the DVD-RW drive ❂ opening the Roxio Drag-to-Disk application ❂ selecting the files to copy ❂ copying the ...files Each of the following basic steps: ❂ inserting a standard DVD-R or DVD-RW into the DVD-RW drive. If the screen displays a window for your icon tray if the Drag-to-Disk icon is discussed in the icon ...
Click the Roxio Drag-to-Disc icon in detail below. 1. Wait a moment for the DVD drive (E:) or a message window, close the window. 2. Insert a standard DVD-R or DVD-RW into the DVD-RW drive ❂ opening the Roxio Drag-to-Disk application ❂ selecting the files to copy ❂ copying the ...files Each of the following basic steps: ❂ inserting a standard DVD-R or DVD-RW into the DVD-RW drive. If the screen displays a window for your icon tray if the Drag-to-Disk icon is discussed in the icon ...
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b. Select the folder or file you want to copy to DVD using your disc is being prepared. d. For specific information on Roxio Drag-to-Disc, refer to Roxio Drag to the holding area. Select the items ...
b. Select the folder or file you want to copy to DVD using your disc is being prepared. d. For specific information on Roxio Drag-to-Disc, refer to Roxio Drag to the holding area. Select the items ...
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After you have selected and assembled the files, copy the files to -Disk Eject Options window is displayed. b. Select your copy options and click eject. The Drag-to the DVD using the following procedures: a. Click the eject button near the right side of the Drag-to the disc and, when finished, ejects the disc. 50 The application copies the files to -Disc application. getting started 4.
After you have selected and assembled the files, copy the files to -Disk Eject Options window is displayed. b. Select your copy options and click eject. The Drag-to the DVD using the following procedures: a. Click the eject button near the right side of the Drag-to the disc and, when finished, ejects the disc. 50 The application copies the files to -Disc application. getting started 4.
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... vary, depending on its external contacts; The life of your battery Your notebook uses a Li-Ion battery pack. For example, playing a DVD movie, which uses the display and the CD/DVD drive, uses substantially more power than working on a word processing file. immerse it in water; 4 battery You can use the battery...
... vary, depending on its external contacts; The life of your battery Your notebook uses a Li-Ion battery pack. For example, playing a DVD movie, which uses the display and the CD/DVD drive, uses substantially more power than working on a word processing file. immerse it in water; 4 battery You can use the battery...
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... the restore CD from your hard drive to its original configuration, use the restore CDs that was preinstalled on , insert restore CD #1 into the CD/DVD drive. 2. When the Microsoft Windows Startup Menu is turned on your notebook. At This process will be lost. The restore CDs contain a copy of your... you ever need to restore your notebook to its original state..., press Enter. You are about to erase all data and files from the CD/DVD drive and restart your notebook by clicking Start > Turn Off Computer > Restart. 3.
... the restore CD from your hard drive to its original configuration, use the restore CDs that was preinstalled on , insert restore CD #1 into the CD/DVD drive. 2. When the Microsoft Windows Startup Menu is turned on your notebook. At This process will be lost. The restore CDs contain a copy of your... you ever need to restore your notebook to its original state..., press Enter. You are about to erase all data and files from the CD/DVD drive and restart your notebook by clicking Start > Turn Off Computer > Restart. 3.
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...to proceed? To stop the restore process! The restore process begins. At Insert the next media and press Enter... Remove the CD from the CD/DVD drive, and restart your hard drive is finished, remove the last restore CD from the drive and insert restore CD #3. remove restore CD #1 ...Press Enter. getting started 5. The following message is your last chance to the hard drive. 7. This is displayed: Caution: All data in the CD/DVD drive, the notebook will boot off the CD and the Microsoft Windows Startup Menu will be reopened. First, all data on to stop the restore...
...to proceed? To stop the restore process! The restore process begins. At Insert the next media and press Enter... Remove the CD from the CD/DVD drive, and restart your hard drive is finished, remove the last restore CD from the drive and insert restore CD #3. remove restore CD #1 ...Press Enter. getting started 5. The following message is your last chance to the hard drive. 7. This is displayed: Caution: All data in the CD/DVD drive, the notebook will boot off the CD and the Microsoft Windows Startup Menu will be reopened. First, all data on to stop the restore...
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...up quick action button to start , because the drive has to see if it and try to remove CDs and DVDs. Then insert it is a quick way to turn on to play it . Q I do not want to mute...Be aware that the volume sliders are not all the way down too low. What's wrong? CDs and DVDs Q My CD/DVD drive doesn't read my disc or takes a long time to increase the sound level. What's wrong?... Double-click the volume icon and verify that the Mute boxes are not checked and that CDs and DVDs take approximately 30 seconds to start up and the volume down quick action buttons at the same time...
...up quick action button to start , because the drive has to see if it and try to remove CDs and DVDs. Then insert it is a quick way to turn on to play it . Q I do not want to mute...Be aware that the volume sliders are not all the way down too low. What's wrong? CDs and DVDs Q My CD/DVD drive doesn't read my disc or takes a long time to increase the sound level. What's wrong?... Double-click the volume icon and verify that the Mute boxes are not checked and that CDs and DVDs take approximately 30 seconds to start up and the volume down quick action buttons at the same time...