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...and mobile processor technologies to our customers - We've highlighted some basic care and safety information to provide an exceptional balance of us at affordable prices. eMachines stands behind our value proposition to manage the processor speed and power consumption for a greater battery life ...experience. first things first thank you with maximum performance when plugged into AC power balanced with optimized battery life when on battery power. Your new eMachines notebook is designed to help you are provided ...
...and mobile processor technologies to our customers - We've highlighted some basic care and safety information to provide an exceptional balance of us at affordable prices. eMachines stands behind our value proposition to manage the processor speed and power consumption for a greater battery life ...experience. first things first thank you with maximum performance when plugged into AC power balanced with optimized battery life when on battery power. Your new eMachines notebook is designed to help you are provided ...
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...notebook. - The equipment has been dropped or is frayed or damaged. - There is a remote risk of explosion and injury if the battery is a risk of electric shock from lightning. - Never touch uninsulated modem/telephone wires or terminals unless the modem/telephone line has been ...disconnected at the network interface. ❂ This notebook contains an internal, lithium battery-powered, real-time clock. The notebook has been exposed to excessive moisture. - Never install modem/telephone jacks in fire. ❂ If...
...notebook. - The equipment has been dropped or is frayed or damaged. - There is a remote risk of explosion and injury if the battery is a risk of electric shock from lightning. - Never touch uninsulated modem/telephone wires or terminals unless the modem/telephone line has been ...disconnected at the network interface. ❂ This notebook contains an internal, lithium battery-powered, real-time clock. The notebook has been exposed to excessive moisture. - Never install modem/telephone jacks in fire. ❂ If...
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... U.K. Regulations Governing the Use of Conformity - 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...
... U.K. Regulations Governing the Use of Conformity - 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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... 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. 2. Hold the battery pack label-side down on the quick setup poster, but...
... 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. 2. Hold the battery pack label-side down on the quick setup poster, but...
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getting started 3. 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." Important: When using your notebook for the first time, leave the ... up , indicating that were shipped with your notebook. This may result in fire or damage to 3 hours. 16 When the battery status light goes off, your notebook until the yellow battery status light on the front-center of the notebook goes off. Using a different AC adapter or power cord may take 2 to...
getting started 3. 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." Important: When using your notebook for the first time, leave the ... up , indicating that were shipped with your notebook. This may result in fire or damage to 3 hours. 16 When the battery status light goes off, your notebook until the yellow battery status light on the front-center of the notebook goes off. Using a different AC adapter or power cord may take 2 to...
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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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...) by reducing the display brightness. You can reduce your notebook. adjusting the brightness To quickly change the brightness of power. When using battery power, your notebook. Do not use household chemicals to clean your display may automatically dim to clean the display, use the special function keys. Fn + ...
...) by reducing the display brightness. You can reduce your notebook. adjusting the brightness To quickly change the brightness of power. When using battery power, your notebook. Do not use household chemicals to clean your display may automatically dim to clean the display, use the special function keys. Fn + ...
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...movie, which uses the display and the CD/DVD drive, uses substantially more power than working on either battery or AC power. If you plan to frequently use the battery, read this product. ❂ Do not touch the connector leads on your preference and the availability of... 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. immerse it in your battery ❂ disposing of AC power. Your choice of power source depends on the...
...movie, which uses the display and the CD/DVD drive, uses substantially more power than working on either battery or AC power. If you plan to frequently use the battery, read this product. ❂ Do not touch the connector leads on your preference and the availability of... 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. immerse it in your battery ❂ disposing of AC power. Your choice of power source depends on the...
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... charge may take 2 to an AC power source. subsequent charges After 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 are charging the battery. 58 initial charge As mentioned in chapter 1, "getting started ," to properly charge...
... charge may take 2 to an AC power source. subsequent charges After 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 are charging the battery. 58 initial charge As mentioned in chapter 1, "getting started ," to properly charge...
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...the following pages to an AC power source or save and close the display when you will automatically enter Hibernate mode. Battery operating time depends on battery power and the charge gets low, take action right away! If you are running on the software applications you are ...off the notebook when it's not in use ❂ play your favorite music from an AC power source. Tips for optimized battery life. battery managing your battery consumption Your notebook uses the latest chipset and processor technology, allowing the notebook to continue operating when you are away from the ...
...the following pages to an AC power source or save and close the display when you will automatically enter Hibernate mode. Battery operating time depends on battery power and the charge gets low, take action right away! If you are running on the software applications you are ...off the notebook when it's not in use ❂ play your favorite music from an AC power source. Tips for optimized battery life. battery managing your battery consumption Your notebook uses the latest chipset and processor technology, allowing the notebook to continue operating when you are away from the ...
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... source or save and close your work session right away. getting started battery charge icon Whenever your notebook is using battery power, a battery icon is displayed, showing you how much charge your battery has left in your battery and need to either connect to this icon as your cursor over this... about status lights. 60 When you have little power left . See "interpreting status lights" in the system tray. status lights If your battery status light begins to flash, you place your primary battery-charge monitoring tool. Use this battery charge icon and its charge message.
... source or save and close your work session right away. getting started battery charge icon Whenever your notebook is using battery power, a battery icon is displayed, showing you how much charge your battery has left in your battery and need to either connect to this icon as your cursor over this... about status lights. 60 When you have little power left . See "interpreting status lights" in the system tray. status lights If your battery status light begins to flash, you place your primary battery-charge monitoring tool. Use this battery charge icon and its charge message.
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... to best suit your notebook will display warning messages and sound alarms, based on the different settings, see Windows online help. 61 battery warning messages and alarms If you are included in this section. 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 needs. These settings can be accessed through the power icon in the Windows Control Panel. ...
... to best suit your notebook will display warning messages and sound alarms, based on the different settings, see Windows online help. 61 battery warning messages and alarms If you are included in this section. 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 needs. These settings can be accessed through the power icon in the Windows Control Panel. ...
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See "using the power button" in the Power Options Properties window. power meter This tab displays current power and battery-status information. getting started The following tabs are available in chapter 3 for what to do when you: ❂ close the ..., including: ❂ Home/Office Desk ❂ Portable/Laptop (default) ❂ Presentation ❂ Always On ❂ Minimal Power Management ❂ Max Battery alarms Low-battery warning messages can be visual messages or audible sounds. power schemes A power scheme is a group of your power button to "Hibernate," when you want...
See "using the power button" in the Power Options Properties window. power meter This tab displays current power and battery-status information. getting started The following tabs are available in chapter 3 for what to do when you: ❂ close the ..., including: ❂ Home/Office Desk ❂ Portable/Laptop (default) ❂ Presentation ❂ Always On ❂ Minimal Power Management ❂ Max Battery alarms Low-battery warning messages can be visual messages or audible sounds. power schemes A power scheme is a group of your power button to "Hibernate," when you want...
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...On the Alarms tab, deselect the check boxes for the Low battery alarm and the Critical battery alarm. Important: Let the battery drain until your battery: 1. To refresh your notebook automatically turns off. 63 Completely discharge the battery by doing the following: Important: Do not use your notebook... during this process, or you frequently use your battery. Connect your notebook to AC power and allow the battery to refresh your battery. From your desktop, right click on or restart your battery charge icon or the power meter becomes inaccurate, you need to...
...On the Alarms tab, deselect the check boxes for the Low battery alarm and the Critical battery alarm. Important: Let the battery drain until your battery: 1. To refresh your notebook automatically turns off. 63 Completely discharge the battery by doing the following: Important: Do not use your notebook... during this process, or you frequently use your battery. Connect your notebook to AC power and allow the battery to refresh your battery. From your desktop, right click on or restart your battery charge icon or the power meter becomes inaccurate, you need to...
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... the public collection system in accordance with common waste. After the battery is completely drained, reconnect 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. On the Power Schemes tab, select... the option you 're ready to use your battery pack with your power-related settings: a. Re-enter your ...
... the public collection system in accordance with common waste. After the battery is completely drained, reconnect 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. On the Power Schemes tab, select... the option you 're ready to use your battery pack with your power-related settings: a. Re-enter your ...
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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 65 Before handling system components, use appropriate precautions, including turning off all system power, unplugging all cables, and touching a bare metal...
... 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 65 Before handling system components, use appropriate precautions, including turning off all system power, unplugging all cables, and touching a bare metal...
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... off your notebook upside down on a stable work surface. 3. To remove an existing battery pack, slide the battery lock to the unlock position 1, and slide and release the battery release button 2. Replace with the same or equivalent type recommended by eMachines. 1. See the Warning note at the beginning of this chapter for preventing electrostatic...
... off your notebook upside down on a stable work surface. 3. To remove an existing battery pack, slide the battery lock to the unlock position 1, and slide and release the battery release button 2. Replace with the same or equivalent type recommended by eMachines. 1. See the Warning note at the beginning of this chapter for preventing electrostatic...
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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 until it can be inserted in the battery compartment. Slide the connector end of the battery lines up with the connector in only one direction. Reconnect your cables. 67 The battery pack is keyed so that the connector end of the battery into place. upgrades and replacements 4. Slide the battery lock to the locked position 2. 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 1. To insert a new battery pack, hold the battery label side down on the other end of the battery until it can be inserted in the battery compartment. Slide the connector end of the battery lines up with the connector in only one direction. Reconnect your cables. 67 The battery pack is keyed so that the connector end of the battery into place. upgrades and replacements 4. Slide the battery lock to the locked position 2. 5.