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..."e" and figure logo are trademarks of their respective owners. nor for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein; The eMachines, Inc. Windows XP is protected by copyright. No part of this material. and Aesbus Knowledge Solutions. The information in ... furnishing, performance, or use of this document may be liable for incidental or consequential damage resulting from eMachines, Inc. eMachines, Inc. © 2004 eMachines, Inc. © 2004 Aesbus Knowledge Solutions This publication contains proprietary content and is the trademark of Microsoft Corporation...
..."e" and figure logo are trademarks of their respective owners. nor for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein; The eMachines, Inc. Windows XP is protected by copyright. No part of this material. and Aesbus Knowledge Solutions. The information in ... furnishing, performance, or use of this document may be liable for incidental or consequential damage resulting from eMachines, Inc. eMachines, Inc. © 2004 eMachines, Inc. © 2004 Aesbus Knowledge Solutions This publication contains proprietary content and is the trademark of Microsoft Corporation...
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... chipset and mobile processor technologies to manage the processor speed and power consumption for purchasing our notebook! We've highlighted some basic care and safety information to help you 'll be pleased with the outstanding quality, reliability, and performance of your new eMachines notebook for years to high-quality, brand-name components at eMachines. 3 eMachines stands...
... chipset and mobile processor technologies to manage the processor speed and power consumption for purchasing our notebook! We've highlighted some basic care and safety information to help you 'll be pleased with the outstanding quality, reliability, and performance of your new eMachines notebook for years to high-quality, brand-name components at eMachines. 3 eMachines stands...
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...not only with an exciting line of affordable performance products, but with friendly and knowledgeable people who stand behind them. Your new eMachines notebook is committed to make your error messages. before you contact us Please have the following information ready before you have a question...To find this information, click Start, right-click My Computer, and then select Properties. 4 Details about your notebook, just ask us . getting started eMachines Customer Care eMachines is protected by a warranty that means giving you great choices, making products simple to set up and operate ...
...not only with an exciting line of affordable performance products, but with friendly and knowledgeable people who stand behind them. Your new eMachines notebook is committed to make your error messages. before you contact us Please have the following information ready before you have a question...To find this information, click Start, right-click My Computer, and then select Properties. 4 Details about your notebook, just ask us . getting started eMachines Customer Care eMachines is protected by a warranty that means giving you great choices, making products simple to set up and operate ...
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... that subject. on the Web, just give us , first try our website. Look up the topic that we make, and navigate to one of your eMachines notebook. Be sure to include the model number of the following addresses: In North America: In the United Kingdom: http://www....emachines.com/support/tech_support.html http://www.pcservicecall.co.uk Our customer service websites include the following help or information, or want to go to our ...
... that subject. on the Web, just give us , first try our website. Look up the topic that we make, and navigate to one of your eMachines notebook. Be sure to include the model number of the following addresses: In North America: In the United Kingdom: http://www....emachines.com/support/tech_support.html http://www.pcservicecall.co.uk Our customer service websites include the following help or information, or want to go to our ...
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... 10 p.m. (PST), seven days a week 24 hours a day, seven days a week Please note that calls are charged at national call , so you to enjoying your eMachines notebook. Our goal is highly trained and ready to help answer your questions, troubleshoot any problems, or direct you can get back to other service options...
... 10 p.m. (PST), seven days a week 24 hours a day, seven days a week Please note that calls are charged at national call , so you to enjoying your eMachines notebook. Our goal is highly trained and ready to help answer your questions, troubleshoot any problems, or direct you can get back to other service options...
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... your call may be subject to use and care. to get help on the following websites: eMachines home page: http://www.emachines.com North America support page: http://www.emachines.com/support/tech_support.html United Kingdom support page: http://www.pcservicecall.co.uk In North America, ...our telephone help desk is staffed 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. This user's manual provides detailed information about your notebook and basic instructions for...
... your call may be subject to use and care. to get help on the following websites: eMachines home page: http://www.emachines.com North America support page: http://www.emachines.com/support/tech_support.html United Kingdom support page: http://www.pcservicecall.co.uk In North America, ...our telephone help desk is staffed 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. This user's manual provides detailed information about your notebook and basic instructions for...
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...voltage ranging from power spikes. 8 Verify the voltage of inactivity to avoid damage from 100 V to 240 V and is compatible with your notebook. - Disconnect your notebook from AC power during long periods of the power source and use only the type indicated on a stable work surface. ❂ Do ...not use your notebook near water or heat sources. ❂ Avoid exposing your notebook to extreme temperature changes. ❂ When using AC power: - Do not locate the cord where people will walk...
...voltage ranging from power spikes. 8 Verify the voltage of inactivity to avoid damage from 100 V to 240 V and is compatible with your notebook. - Disconnect your notebook from AC power during long periods of the power source and use only the type indicated on a stable work surface. ❂ Do ...not use your notebook near water or heat sources. ❂ Avoid exposing your notebook to extreme temperature changes. ❂ When using AC power: - Do not locate the cord where people will walk...
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...or dirty areas, such as cellular phones and external speakers. Do not use the notebook on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. first things first ❂ Provide adequate space around your notebook so that collect dust, high-traffic walkways, or in smoke-filled rooms. Dust...as near printers, supplies that air vents are not obstructed. The air vents are blocked, your notebook may be serviced by an authorized technician. 9 Magnetic fields can cause excessive amounts of the notebook to increase to a point where it . ❂ Use only recommended upgrade or replacement parts ...
...or dirty areas, such as cellular phones and external speakers. Do not use the notebook on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. first things first ❂ Provide adequate space around your notebook so that collect dust, high-traffic walkways, or in smoke-filled rooms. Dust...as near printers, supplies that air vents are not obstructed. The air vents are blocked, your notebook may be serviced by an authorized technician. 9 Magnetic fields can cause excessive amounts of the notebook to increase to a point where it . ❂ Use only recommended upgrade or replacement parts ...
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..., or dispose of it in wet locations unless the jacks are specifically designed for wet locations. - Liquid has been spilled on the notebook. - 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 power cord or plug is a remote risk of electric shock from lightning. - ...
..., or dispose of it in wet locations unless the jacks are specifically designed for wet locations. - Liquid has been spilled on the notebook. - 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 power cord or plug is a remote risk of electric shock from lightning. - ...
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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 22 left side 23 right side 24 back 25 bottom 26 using your notebook 27 using the power button 28 changing power button...
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 22 left side 23 right side 24 back 25 bottom 26 using your notebook 27 using the power button 28 changing power button...
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Modem Compliance Information 88 Japanese Modem Notice 89 notebook specifications 90 14 United States 84 European Notice 85 Declaration of Modems 87 U.K. Regulations Governing the Use of Conformity - getting started battery 57 charging your ... 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 restore 73 troubleshooting 75 battery and power 76 keyboard and touchpad 77...
Modem Compliance Information 88 Japanese Modem Notice 89 notebook specifications 90 14 United States 84 European Notice 85 Declaration of Modems 87 U.K. Regulations Governing the Use of Conformity - getting started battery 57 charging your ... 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 restore 73 troubleshooting 75 battery and power 76 keyboard and touchpad 77...
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... setup poster, but for the first time: ❂ installing the included battery pack ❂ connecting the power adapter ❂ opening the notebook ❂ turning it on a stable surface. Slide the battery lock to walk you through each of the following steps as you can set... battery pack label-side down on ! These start-up quickly and start using it right away. 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.
... setup poster, but for the first time: ❂ installing the included battery pack ❂ connecting the power adapter ❂ opening the notebook ❂ turning it on a stable surface. Slide the battery lock to walk you through each of the following steps as you can set... battery pack label-side down on ! These start-up quickly and start using it right away. 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.
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...the AC adapter and power cord that the battery is fully charged. Using a different AC adapter or power cord may take 2 to the notebook and a wall outlet. This may result in fire or damage to your battery is being charged. When the battery status light goes off, your... notebook until the yellow battery status light on the front-center of the notebook goes off. For more information about status lights, see chapter 3, "using your notebook for the first time, leave the AC adapter connected to your...
...the AC adapter and power cord that the battery is fully charged. Using a different AC adapter or power cord may take 2 to the notebook and a wall outlet. This may result in fire or damage to your battery is being charged. When the battery status light goes off, your... notebook until the yellow battery status light on the front-center of the notebook goes off. For more information about status lights, see chapter 3, "using your notebook for the first time, leave the AC adapter connected to your...
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getting started 4. Open your notebook: Slide the latch on the front of the display to the right 1 and, at the same time, lift the top panel 2. Adjust the position of the notebook to a comfortable viewing angle. 17
getting started 4. Open your notebook: Slide the latch on the front of the display to the right 1 and, at the same time, lift the top panel 2. Adjust the position of the notebook to a comfortable viewing angle. 17
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Just read the questions on your notebook starts up , showing you complete the setup procedures, the Microsoft Windows XP desktop is displayed. 18 Press the power button at http://www.emachines.com. After you that are included in the box. The blue light around the power button lights up ,... you need some setup information. If you 'll see the quick setup poster and the Windows XP startup information that your notebook for the first time...
Just read the questions on your notebook starts up , showing you complete the setup procedures, the Microsoft Windows XP desktop is displayed. 18 Press the power button at http://www.emachines.com. After you that are included in the box. The blue light around the power button lights up ,... you need some setup information. If you 'll see the quick setup poster and the Windows XP startup information that your notebook for the first time...
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Exit all programs you may have opened. c. Important: Always save open documents and files before turning off your notebook is completely powered down. 19 When the blue power light goes off your notebook, do the following: a. b. To turn off , your notebook. At the prompt, click Turn Off 3. From the Windows desktop, click Start 1 > Turn Off Computer 2. getting started 6.
Exit all programs you may have opened. c. Important: Always save open documents and files before turning off your notebook is completely powered down. 19 When the blue power light goes off your notebook, do the following: a. b. To turn off , your notebook. At the prompt, click Turn Off 3. From the Windows desktop, click Start 1 > Turn Off Computer 2. getting started 6.
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As you begin using your notebook, refer to chapter 3, "using your eMachines notebook, let's look at your notebook. 2 quick tour Before you begin using your notebook," for more detailed information on your notebook from different views and tour its basic features. This chapter looks at it from the following views: ❂ open ❂ left side ❂ right side ❂ back ❂ bottom This chapter provides a quick overview of the external features on these features. 21
As you begin using your notebook, refer to chapter 3, "using your eMachines notebook, let's look at your notebook. 2 quick tour Before you begin using your notebook," for more detailed information on your notebook from different views and tour its basic features. This chapter looks at it from the following views: ❂ open ❂ left side ❂ right side ❂ back ❂ bottom This chapter provides a quick overview of the external features on these features. 21
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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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Unless you are using the PC or the CompactFlash eject buttons to remove a card, be damaged when moving or transporting your notebook. 23 To protect the open slots, replace these protectors when the media reader is not in the media slots. Protruding ejector buttons may be sure ... card 4 FireWire (1394) 2 PC card eject button 5 CompactFlash, MicroDrive 3 Universal Serial Bus Port 6 CompactFlash eject button (USB Port) 7 MemoryStick, MemoryStick Pro, SecureDigital, MultiMediaCard Important: Your notebook ships with protectors in use.
Unless you are using the PC or the CompactFlash eject buttons to remove a card, be damaged when moving or transporting your notebook. 23 To protect the open slots, replace these protectors when the media reader is not in the media slots. Protruding ejector buttons may be sure ... card 4 FireWire (1394) 2 PC card eject button 5 CompactFlash, MicroDrive 3 Universal Serial Bus Port 6 CompactFlash eject button (USB Port) 7 MemoryStick, MemoryStick Pro, SecureDigital, MultiMediaCard Important: Your notebook ships with protectors in use.
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They are partially blocked or obscured, your notebook may overheat. 25 If any of these vents are necessary for proper airflow and cooling. back quick tour 1 AC power connector 2 microphone connector 3 headphone connector 4 modem port 5 ethernet/network port 6 external monitor (VGA) port 7 USB ports (2) 8 S-Video (TV out) (on select models) 9 Kensington lock slot Do not obstruct the air vents.
They are partially blocked or obscured, your notebook may overheat. 25 If any of these vents are necessary for proper airflow and cooling. back quick tour 1 AC power connector 2 microphone connector 3 headphone connector 4 modem port 5 ethernet/network port 6 external monitor (VGA) port 7 USB ports (2) 8 S-Video (TV out) (on select models) 9 Kensington lock slot Do not obstruct the air vents.