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... us at affordable prices. Your new eMachines notebook is designed to high-quality, brand-name components at eMachines. 3 Your notebook uses the latest chipset and mobile processor technologies to come. We've highlighted some basic care and safety information to help you with optimized battery life when on battery power. We sincerely hope that you...
... us at affordable prices. Your new eMachines notebook is designed to high-quality, brand-name components at eMachines. 3 Your notebook uses the latest chipset and mobile processor technologies to come. We've highlighted some basic care and safety information to help you with optimized battery life when on battery power. We sincerely hope that you...
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... remote risk of electric shock from lightning. - Never install modem/telephone jacks in fire. ❂ If any of explosion and injury if the battery is frayed or damaged. - There is a risk of the following situations occur, contact an authorized technician: - During an electrical storm, disconnect ...telephone cables and do not use your modem: - Liquid has been spilled on the notebook. - Do not disassemble, crush or puncture the battery, short its external contacts, immerse it in water, or dispose of it in wet locations unless the jacks are specifically designed for wet ...
... remote risk of electric shock from lightning. - Never install modem/telephone jacks in fire. ❂ If any of explosion and injury if the battery is frayed or damaged. - There is a risk of the following situations occur, contact an authorized technician: - During an electrical storm, disconnect ...telephone cables and do not use your modem: - Liquid has been spilled on the notebook. - Do not disassemble, crush or puncture the battery, short its external contacts, immerse it in water, or dispose of it in wet locations unless the jacks are specifically designed for wet ...
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... Canadian Notice 86 Japanese Notice 86 U.S. 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...
... Canadian Notice 86 Japanese Notice 86 U.S. 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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... poster, but for the first time: ❂ installing the included battery pack ❂ connecting the power adapter ❂ opening the notebook ❂ turning it on a stable surface. 1 getting started Your eMachines notebook has been designed so that you use your notebook for your ...convenience, the basic steps are repeated here. 1. These start-up quickly and start using it into the open battery compartment until the battery pack clicks into place. 2.
... poster, but for the first time: ❂ installing the included battery pack ❂ connecting the power adapter ❂ opening the notebook ❂ turning it on a stable surface. 1 getting started Your eMachines notebook has been designed so that you use your notebook for your ...convenience, the basic steps are repeated here. 1. These start-up quickly and start using it into the open battery compartment until the battery pack clicks into place. 2.
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...a different AC adapter or power cord may take 2 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. For more information about status lights, see chapter 3, "using your notebook for the first... adapter to 3 hours. 16 Important: When using your notebook. A yellow status light on the front-center of your notebook until the yellow battery status light on the front-center of the notebook goes off , your notebook. Turn your notebook right-side up , indicating that were shipped ...
...a different AC adapter or power cord may take 2 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. For more information about status lights, see chapter 3, "using your notebook for the first... adapter to 3 hours. 16 Important: When using your notebook. A yellow status light on the front-center of your notebook until the yellow battery status light on the front-center of the notebook goes off , your notebook. Turn your notebook right-side up , indicating that were shipped ...
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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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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. They are partially blocked or obscured, your notebook may overheat. 26
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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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These cleaners may automatically dim to conserve power. 36 When using battery power, your display may damage your display as well as the finish of your notebook. adjusting the brightness To quickly change the brightness of power. ... display brightness increase the display brightness The display, hard drive, and CD/DVD drive use household chemicals to clean your power consumption (important when using battery power) by reducing the display brightness.
These cleaners may automatically dim to conserve power. 36 When using battery power, your display may damage your display as well as the finish of your notebook. adjusting the brightness To quickly change the brightness of power. ... display brightness increase the display brightness The display, hard drive, and CD/DVD drive use household chemicals to clean your power consumption (important when using battery power) by reducing the display brightness.
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...movie, 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; or dispose of charge in water; short its age and type, your notebook power settings, and the... applications you plan to learn about: ❂ charging your battery ❂ managing your battery consumption ❂ refreshing your battery charge will vary, depending on either battery or AC power. Your choice of power source depends on your preference and the availability of...
...movie, 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; or dispose of charge in water; short its age and type, your notebook power settings, and the... applications you plan to learn about: ❂ charging your battery ❂ managing your battery consumption ❂ refreshing your battery charge will vary, depending on either battery or AC power. Your choice of power source depends on your preference and the availability of...
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..., subsequent charges may take less time, depending on your configuration, the initial, full charge may take 2 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. To ...ensure that you always have plenty of battery power, recharge your battery frequently. Depending on how depleted the battery is connected to the notebook until the yellow battery status light goes off. getting started charging your battery An installed battery will automatically recharge whenever the notebook is and whether...
..., subsequent charges may take less time, depending on your configuration, the initial, full charge may take 2 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. To ...ensure that you always have plenty of battery power, recharge your battery frequently. Depending on how depleted the battery is connected to the notebook until the yellow battery status light goes off. getting started charging your battery An installed battery will automatically recharge whenever the notebook is and whether...
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... latest chipset and processor technology, allowing the notebook to ensure that if you have files open, you may experience data loss as a result of your battery charge. 59 Connect to an AC power source or save and close the display when you are not ready to keep track of this emergency... shutdown. Battery operating time depends on battery power and the charge gets low, take action right away! If you with maximum performance when plugged into AC power balanced with great...
... latest chipset and processor technology, allowing the notebook to ensure that if you have files open, you may experience data loss as a result of your battery charge. 59 Connect to an AC power source or save and close the display when you are not ready to keep track of this emergency... shutdown. Battery operating time depends on battery power and the charge gets low, take action right away! If you with maximum performance when plugged into AC power balanced with great...
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...work session right away. Use this battery charge icon and its charge message. getting started battery charge icon Whenever your notebook is using battery power, a battery icon is displayed, showing you have little power left . status lights If your primary battery-charge monitoring tool. See "interpreting ...status lights" in chapter 3 for details about status lights. 60 When you place your cursor over this icon, a message (illustrated below) is displayed in your battery and need to either connect...
...work session right away. Use this battery charge icon and its charge message. getting started battery charge icon Whenever your notebook is using battery power, a battery icon is displayed, showing you have little power left . status lights If your primary battery-charge monitoring tool. See "interpreting ...status lights" in chapter 3 for details about status lights. 60 When you place your cursor over this icon, a message (illustrated below) is displayed in your battery and need to either connect...
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...need to an AC power source or save and close your needs. For detailed information on the power icon and select Adjust Power Properties. battery warning messages and alarms If you are included in this section. Brief instructions 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 your power-related settings Your notebook ...
...need to an AC power source or save and close your needs. For detailed information on the power icon and select Adjust Power Properties. battery warning messages and alarms If you are included in this section. Brief instructions 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 your power-related settings Your notebook ...
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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. power schemes A power scheme is a group of your notebook, the system enters a Hibernation mode...
... ❂ 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. power schemes A power scheme is a group of your notebook, the system enters a Hibernation mode...
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...c. Do not connect the AC adapter to your notebook during the refresh process. Completely discharge the battery by doing the following: Important: Do not use your notebook. 4. b. Important: Let the battery drain until your notebook during this process, or you will interrupt the refresh process and will have... to refresh your notebook to AC power and allow the battery to completely charge. 3. After the battery is completely charged, disconnect the AC adapter and either turn on the power icon and select Adjust Power Properties...
...c. Do not connect the AC adapter to your notebook during the refresh process. Completely discharge the battery by doing the following: Important: Do not use your notebook. 4. b. Important: Let the battery drain until your notebook during this process, or you will interrupt the refresh process and will have... to refresh your notebook to AC power and allow the battery to completely charge. 3. After the battery is completely charged, disconnect the AC adapter and either turn on the power icon and select Adjust Power Properties...
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... Properties. When you prefer, such as Portable/Laptop or Max Battery. c. Dispose of your notebook to the Windows Control Panel and reset your local regulations. 64 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 power-related settings: a. On the Alarms...
... Properties. When you prefer, such as Portable/Laptop or Max Battery. c. Dispose of your notebook to the Windows Control Panel and reset your local regulations. 64 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 power-related settings: a. On the Alarms...
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... nuts 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...
... nuts 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...
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...chapter for preventing electrostatic discharge. To remove an existing battery pack, slide the battery lock to the unlock position 1, and slide and release the battery release button 2. There is a danger of this battery is incorrectly replaced. Power off your notebook upside down ...battery pack and lift it out of the procedures in this section, follow industry-standard practices for more information. getting started battery To remove and install a battery: Before performing any of the battery compartment 3. 66 Replace with the same or equivalent type recommended by eMachines....
...chapter for preventing electrostatic discharge. To remove an existing battery pack, slide the battery lock to the unlock position 1, and slide and release the battery release button 2. There is a danger of this battery is incorrectly replaced. Power off your notebook upside down ...battery pack and lift it out of the procedures in this section, follow industry-standard practices for more information. getting started battery To remove and install a battery: Before performing any of the battery compartment 3. 66 Replace with the same or equivalent type recommended by eMachines....
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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. The battery pack is keyed so that the connector end of the battery until it can be inserted in the battery compartment. Slide the battery lock to the locked position 2. 5. Reconnect your cables. 67 Slide the connector end of the battery into place. upgrades and replacements 4. If the battery does not slide 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 only one direction. The battery pack is keyed so that the connector end of the battery until it can be inserted in the battery compartment. Slide the battery lock to the locked position 2. 5. Reconnect your cables. 67 Slide the connector end of the battery into place. upgrades and replacements 4. If the battery does not slide in easily, verify that it clicks into position and then press down and at an angle, as shown 1.