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- Page 1 Notebook User’s Guide...
- Page 2 Inc. and Aesbus Knowledge Solutions. eMachines, Inc. and Aesbus Knowledge Solutions shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein; nor for incidental or consequential damage resulting from the furnishing, performance, or use of this material.
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Page 3: First Things First
We’ve highlighted some basic care and safety information to help you keep your notebook in good operating condition. eMachines stands behind our value proposition to our customers — to provide best-of-class service and support in addition to high-quality, brand-name components at affordable prices. -
Page 4: Emachines Customer Care
Your new eMachines notebook is protected by a warranty that’s effective from the date of purchase. Details about your warranty are included in the box your notebook was shipped in. -
Page 5: How To Contact Us
Web To begin with, you may want to go to our home page at On our home page, you can learn about eMachines as a company, learn about the other products that we make, and navigate to our primary Customer Care support page. - Page 6 Our goal is to solve your problem on the first call, so you can get back to enjoying your eMachines notebook. To speak with a support representative, call the phone number for your country:...
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Page 7: Help Tools
Online help is included in the software preloaded on your notebook. You can find the latest information about your notebook and get help on the following websites: eMachines home page: North America support page: http://www.emachines.com/support/tech_support.html United Kingdom support page: In North America, our telephone help desk is staffed from 6 a.m. -
Page 8: Basic Care And Safety
basic care and safety Your notebook is designed and tested to meet the latest standards for information technology equipment safety. To ensure safe use of your notebook: Read and follow all safety instructions marked on the notebook and in this guide before you use your notebook. - Page 9 first things first Provide adequate space around your notebook so that air vents are not obstructed. Do not use the notebook on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. The air vents are necessary for proper airflow and cooling of your notebook. If these air vents are blocked, your notebook may overheat resulting in unexpected shutdown or permanent damage to the notebook.
- Page 10 When using your modem: — Use only Number 26 AWG or larger telecommunication line cord. — During an electrical storm, disconnect modem/telephone cables and do not use your modem. There is a remote risk of electric shock from lightning. — Never install modem/telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jacks are specifically designed for wet locations.
- Page 11 Do the following to work comfortably and protect yourself from repetitive-stress injury: — Sit in a comfortable position, with your shoulders relaxed and each arm at a right angle to the keyboard and touchpad. — Position each hand so that your wrist is straight and your hand is in a straight line with your forearm.
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Page 13: Table Of Contents
Customer Care ........ - Page 14 battery ....... . . 57 charging your battery ......... . . 58 initial charge .
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Page 15: Getting Started
Your eMachines notebook has been designed so that you can set it up quickly and start using it right away. We’re going to walk you through each of the following steps as you use your notebook for the first time:... - Page 16 Turn your notebook right-side up and connect the AC power adapter to the notebook and a wall outlet. A yellow status light on the front-center of your notebook will light up, indicating that the battery is being charged. For more information about status lights, see chapter 3, Use only the AC adapter and power cord that were shipped with your notebook.
- Page 17 getting started Open your notebook: Slide the latch on the front of the notebook to the right 1 and, at the same time, lift the top panel 2. Adjust the position of the display to a comfortable viewing angle.
- Page 18 The blue light around the power button lights up, showing you that your notebook is on. As your notebook starts up, you’ll see the eMachines logo. When you turn on your notebook for the first time, you will be prompted to enter some setup information.
- Page 19 To turn off your notebook, do the following: a. Exit all programs you may have opened. Important: Always save open documents and files before turning off your notebook. b. From the Windows desktop, click Start 1 > Turn Off Computer 2. At the prompt, click Turn Off 3.
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Page 21: Quick Tour
Before you begin using your eMachines notebook, let’s look at it from different views and tour its basic features. This chapter looks at your notebook from the following views: open left side right side back bottom This chapter provides a quick overview of the external features on your notebook. -
Page 22: Open
open To begin with, look at your opened notebook and locate its main features. display quick action buttons and power button touchpad speakers ported bass speakers power and battery status lights system status lights keyboard area getting started... -
Page 23: Left Side
left side standard features PC card PC card eject button Universal Serial Bus Port (USB Port) Important: Your notebook ships with protectors in the media slots. To protect the open slots, replace these protectors when the media reader is not in use. Unless you are using the PC or the CompactFlash eject buttons to remove a card, be sure that the eject buttons are not extended. -
Page 24: Right Side
right side CD/DVD drive CD/DVD drive activity light CD/DVD eject button CD/DVD manual eject button getting started... -
Page 25: Back
back AC power connector microphone connector headphone connector modem port ethernet/network port Do not obstruct the air vents. They are necessary for proper airflow and cooling. If any of these vents are partially blocked or obscured, your notebook may overheat. external monitor (VGA) port USB ports (2) S-Video (TV out) -
Page 26: Bottom
bottom mini-PCI memory hard drive Do not obstruct the air vents. They are necessary for proper airflow and cooling. If any of these vents are partially blocked or obscured, your notebook may overheat. battery battery release battery lock getting started... -
Page 27: 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 using your notebook... -
Page 28: Using The Power Button
using the power button Your power button has three uses: turn on: If the notebook is off, press the power button to turn it on. turn off: If the notebook is on, press the power button to turn it off. Important: Always save any open documents and files before you turn off your notebook. -
Page 29: Using The Touchpad
using the touchpad The built-in touchpad includes all the functionality of a traditional mouse. Just like a mouse, the touchpad lets you point to items on the Windows desktop and in applications, such as word processing documents, spreadsheets, and presentation programs. To move the pointer on the display, move your finger across the touchpad. -
Page 30: Scrolling
getting started scrolling In some applications, you can drag your finger up or down on the scroll zone to roll the display up or down. tapping A unique feature of a touchpad, as compared to a traditional mouse, is the ability to recognize taps on the touchpad area as clicks of the left click button. -
Page 31: Using The Keyboard
To use a standard function key, press the desired key. Special function keys are unique to your eMachines notebook and can be used to perform specific tasks. The special function keys are identified by the image... - Page 32 To use a special function key, press and hold down the Fn key, press the key with the desired image on it, and then release both keys. See the following table for definitions of the special function keys. Fn + F1 status lights: toggle on/off Fn + F2 wireless network card (select models only): toggle on/off...
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Page 33: Numeric Keypad
numeric keypad To lock in the numeric keypad, press Fn + When the numeric keypad is locked in, the letters on the number keys are deactivated. To help you identify the status of the numeric keypad, the number lock status light turns on and off when the keypad is turned on and off. -
Page 34: Using Quick Action Buttons
using quick action buttons Seven buttons are located along the top right of the keyboard area. These buttons are used to launch programs, perform specific activities, or power the notebook on and off. To use a quick action button, just press it! To mute and unmute the sound, press the volume down and volume up quick action buttons at the same time. -
Page 35: Interpreting Status Lights
interpreting status lights AC power wireless on/off caps lock num lock hard drive activity battery charge notebook power If none of the lights are on, you may need to press Fn + F1 to toggle the status lights on/off. on: AC power is connected off: AC power is not connected on: wireless network card is on off: wireless network card is off... -
Page 36: Using The Display
using the display This section discusses the most common display-related tasks you may need to perform, including: cleaning the display adjusting the brightness adjusting the resolution enabling TV output (on select models) cleaning the display If you ever need to clean the display, use only a soft cloth moistened with water. Do not use household chemicals to clean your notebook. -
Page 37: Adjusting The Resolution
adjusting the resolution Your notebook is already set to the optimal resolution for your display. If you use an external monitor or projector, you may need to adjust the resolution to best suit that device. The resolution setting and other display-related options are viewed and changed through your Windows Control Panel. - Page 38 If you want to change the settings for the TV, click Start > Control Panel > Appearance and Themes > Display. Click the Settings tab. Then click the Advanced button and then the Displays tab. If the image on the TV is not clear, you may need to adjust the country identification, display brightness, contrast, color saturation, or size.
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Page 39: Using Cds And Dvds
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 create your own music and data CDs. In this section, you’ll learn about: caring for and handling discs listening to audio CDs viewing DVDs... -
Page 40: Caring For And Handling Discs
caring for and handling discs When handling CDs and DVDs, touch only the center and outside edges. Touching the reflective surface of the disc may damage it. inserting a disc Press the eject button on the CD/DVD drive to open the tray. After the tray pops open, slide it completely out. -
Page 41: Listening To Audio Cds
listening to audio CDs To play an audio CD: Insert your CD into the CD/DVD drive. Wait a moment for your notebook to recognize the CD. One of the following three things will happen: The CD plays automatically. A Windows message asks you what you want to do with the disc. Select Play Audio CD using Windows Media Player from the list and then click OK. -
Page 42: Viewing Dvds
If your DVD does not play automatically, open PowerDVD from the Windows desktop. Click Start > All Programs > Play DVD. The emachines PowerDVD player is displayed. Click the play button to begin playing the DVD. When playing a DVD, you can stop, pause, resume play, and go to a different track by using the buttons on the music player or the special function keys on your keyboard. -
Page 43: Creating Cds
creating CDs Your notebook comes with either an integrated CD-RW or a DVD-RW drive, which allows you to create your own music and data CDs or DVDs. The information in this section walks you through creating your own CDs. creating an audio CD You create audio CDs through Windows Media Player or Roxio Easy CD and DVD creator (on DVD-RW models only). - Page 44 Select Copy to CD or Device from the list of options on the taskbar. Above the title bar on the Music to Copy side of the window, click the down arrow and select the playlist you want to copy. The songs on the playlist are displayed. Click the check box next to each song you want to copy.
- Page 45 creating a data CD This section walks you through the process of creating a data CD, which consists of the following basic steps: inserting a standard CD-R or CD-RW into the CD drive selecting the items that you want to copy to CD copying the files Each of these steps is discussed in detail below.
- Page 46 d. In the File and Folder Tasks area of the screen, select Copy this folder (or Copy this file, depending on your selection). Select the CD drive (D:) as the destination and then click Copy. This copy process assembles the selected files in a temporary holding area.
- Page 47 After you have selected and assembled the files, copy the files to the CD using the following procedures: a. Click the icon in the system tray. A window for the CD drive (D:) is displayed, showing the assembled files. b. In the Writing Tasks area of the window, click Write these files to CD. The following wizard is displayed.
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Page 48: Creating Data Dvds (On Select Models)
creating data DVDs (on select models) This section walks you through the process of creating a data DVD, which consists of the following basic steps: inserting 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 these steps is discussed in detail below. - Page 49 Select the items you want to copy to DVD using the following procedures: Windows provides a variety of ways to locate, select, and copy files. The steps listed here discuss one method. a. Click Start > My Computer. b. Locate the files you want to copy. Select the folder or file you want to copy.
- Page 50 After you have selected and assembled the files, copy the files to the DVD using the following procedures: a. Click the eject button near the right side of the Drag-to-Disc application. The Drag-to-Disk Eject Options window is displayed. b. Select your copy options and click eject. The application copies the files to the disc and, when finished, ejects the disc.
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Page 51: Using The Digital Media Reader
using the digital media reader The versatile digital media reader gives you left-side-panel access to: SecureDigital (SD) CompactFlash MemoryStick MemoryStickPro MicroDrive MultiMediaCard CompactFlash MicroDrive using your notebook MemoryStick, MemoryStick Pro, SecureDigital, MultiMediaCard... - Page 52 getting started Your notebook ships with protectors in the media slots. To protect open slots, replace the protectors when the media reader is not in use. Unless you are using the eject buttons to remove a card, be sure that the eject buttons are not extended. Protruding eject buttons may be damaged when moving or transporting your notebook.
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Page 53: Accessing Files
accessing files In this section, you will learn about accessing files on media cards: using the pop up wizard using Windows Explorer In this example, you will be saving pictures from your digital camera’s media. using the pop up wizard Remove the media card from your camera following the instructions provided with your camera. - Page 54 Select Copy pictures to a folder on my computer using Microsoft Scanner and Camera Wizard. You can also choose to Print the pictures using the Photo Printing Wizard. The Scanner and Camera Wizard is displayed. Click Next to continue. Select the pictures you want to copy and then click Next. —...
- Page 55 Type the filename and location for this group of pictures and click Next. — The name can be descriptive (such as “christmas party”) — You can browse to the location by clicking Browse... — You can select Delete pictures from my device after coping them by selecting the check box When the copy process is complete, select Next.
- Page 56 using Windows Explorer If you media card contains only data files, an Explorer window is displayed. Remove the media card from your device following the instructions provided with the device. Remove the protector from the media reader and insert the media card into the media reader.
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Page 57: Battery
You can use your notebook on either battery or AC power. Your choice of power source depends on your preference and the availability of AC power. When choosing your power source, consider the length of time you plan to use your notebook and the amount of charge in your battery. -
Page 58: Charging Your Battery
getting started charging your battery An installed battery will automatically recharge whenever the notebook is connected to an AC power source. To ensure that you always have plenty of battery power, recharge your battery frequently. initial charge As mentioned in chapter 1, “getting started,”... -
Page 59: Managing Your Battery Consumption
managing your battery consumption Your notebook uses the latest chipset and processor technology, allowing the notebook to scale its processor performance and power consumption for optimized battery life. This design provides you with maximum performance when plugged into AC power balanced with great battery life. Battery operating time depends on the software applications you are using and your Windows power-related system settings. - Page 60 getting started battery charge icon Whenever your notebook is using battery power, a battery icon is displayed in the system tray. Pay close attention to this battery charge icon and its charge message. Use this icon as your primary battery-charge monitoring tool. When you place your cursor over this icon, a message (illustrated below) is displayed, showing you how much charge your battery has left.
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Page 61: Changing Your Power-Related Settings
warning messages and alarms If you 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 in the Windows Control Panel. See the next section for more information about these settings. - Page 62 The following tabs are available in the Power Options Properties window. power schemes A power scheme is a group of basic power-use settings. Select a power scheme from a list, 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.
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Page 63: Refreshing Your Battery
refreshing your battery We recommend refreshing your battery several times a year, or more often if you frequently use your battery. If your battery charge icon or the power meter becomes inaccurate, you need to refresh your battery. To refresh your battery: Close all open files and programs. -
Page 64: Disposing Of Your Battery
Power Properties. b. On the Power Schemes tab, select the option you prefer, such as Portable/Laptop or Max Battery. On the Alarms tab, select the check boxes for the Low battery alarm and the Critical battery alarm. Re-enter your desired settings. -
Page 65: Upgrades And Replacements
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 sensitive to static electricity, also known as electrostatic discharge. Before handling system components, use appropriate precautions, including turning off all system power, unplugging all cables, and touching a bare metal surface on the notebook (such as the nuts for the printer port) or wearing a grounding... -
Page 66: Battery
There is a danger of explosion if this battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace with the same or equivalent type recommended by eMachines. Power off your notebook and close the display. Disconnect all cables, including the AC power adapter, modem, and network cables. - Page 67 To insert a new battery pack, hold the battery label side down and at an angle, as shown 1. The battery pack is keyed so that it can be inserted in only one direction. If the battery does not slide in easily, verify that the connector end of the battery lines up with the connector in the battery compartment.
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Page 68: Memory
memory To remove and install a memory module: Before performing any of the procedures in this section, follow industry-standard practices for preventing electrostatic discharge. See the Warning note at the beginning of this chapter for more information. Power off your notebook and close the display. Disconnect all cables, including the AC power adapter, modem, and network cables. - Page 69 upgrades and replacements To remove an existing memory module, gently press outward on the retaining clips on both sides of the memory module 1 until the memory module is released and tilts upward. Then, pull the module out of the slot 2.
- Page 70 To insert a new memory module, hold the memory module at a 45-degree angle and insert it into the empty memory slot 1. The memory module is keyed so that it can be inserted in only one direction. If the module does not slide in easily, verify that the notch in the module lines up with the tab in the memory slot.
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Page 71: Hard Drive Assembly
hard drive assembly Your notebook includes one high-capacity, industry-standard, 9.5-mm IDE hard disk drive. This hard drive assembly is inserted into the hard drive compartment. A new hard drive has no data or software preloaded on it. Before you install a new hard drive in your notebook, first copy to a backup CD any programs, files, or information that you want to move to the new hard drive. - Page 72 To remove an existing hard drive assembly, first remove the hard drive retaining screw 1. Then, grasp the hard drive and slide the assembly completely out of the hard drive compartment 2. To install the new hard drive assembly, position the hard drive assembly as shown in the previous illustration and slide the assembly completely into the open compartment.
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Page 73: System Restore
If you ever need to restore your notebook to its original configuration, use the restore CDs that were shipped inside the box with your notebook. The restore CDs contain a copy of all software that was preinstalled on your notebook. The restore process erases all data and files from your notebook’s hard drive. - Page 74 The following message is displayed: Caution: All data in the hard drive will be lost! Back up your files before proceeding. Are you sure you want to proceed? This is your last chance to stop the restore process! To stop the restore process, press N, remove the restore CD from the CD/DVD drive, and restart your notebook.
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Page 75: Troubleshooting
Check the brightness setting of the display. For further troubleshooting information, refer to the remainder of this chapter. If you cannot resolve the problem, contact eMachines Customer Care. Refer to the eMachines Customer Care information at the beginning of this guide for details. -
Page 76: Battery And Power
If you recently replaced or upgraded the memory, make sure that you installed the right module for your model of notebook. Contact eMachines Customer Care to make sure you used the right type of memory module. consumption” in chapter 4 for instructions. -
Page 77: Keyboard And Touchpad
keyboard and touchpad My notebook is not responding to the keyboard or the touchpad. How do I enable tapping on my touchpad? Your notebook has locked up. Try one of the following to restart it: Press ctrl + alt + delete. Press and hold down the Power button for approximately 5 seconds until the notebook turns off. -
Page 78: Status Lights
When I type, some of the letter keys type numbers instead of the letters. What’s wrong? Your numeric keypad is activated. Press Fn + keypad. My cursor jumps to a different location on the display or does not respond at all. -
Page 79: Display Brightness And Resolution
display brightness and resolution My display is blank. What’s wrong? It could be several things: Your notebook may be “Sleeping.” Press any key to “wake” the notebook from Sleep mode. The brightness setting may be down too low. Press Fn + F8 several times to increase the brightness of the display. Your notebook may be sending its display to an external display. -
Page 80: Sound And Volume
sound and volume There is no sound coming from my notebook. What’s wrong? The volume is muted or is turned down too low. Do the following: Check the volume icon in the icon tray to see if it is muted. —... -
Page 81: Digital Media Reader
digital media reader Nothing happens when I insert a card into the media reader. Check the system tray for the media icon. If you do not see it reboot your computer. printer My notebook is connected to a printer, but it’s not working. What should I Try the following: Make sure that the printer power cable is plugged into a working electrical outlet and that the printer is powered on. -
Page 82: Error Messages
error messages I receive an “Out of Memory” or “Insufficient Memory” message. What’s wrong? Your system resources are low, and all available memory is being used by the open programs. Close one or more programs. If this doesn’t help, save the data you are working on, close all programs, and restart your notebook. -
Page 83: Notices And Specifications
United States Federal Communications Commission Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. -
Page 84: Wireless Communications
wireless communications The transmitting antenna must not be operated with any other antenna or transmitter. This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. The transmitter should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 centimeters between the radiator and your body. Declaration of Conformity —... -
Page 85: European Notice
European Notice Products with the CE Marking comply with the EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) and the Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC) issued by the Commission of the European Community and if this product has telecommunication functionality, the R&TTE Directive (1999/5/EC). Compliance with the directives implies conformity to the following European Norms (in parentheses are the equivalent international standards/regulations): EN55022 (CISPR 22): Electromagnetic Interference EN55024 (IEC61000-4-2,3,4,5,6,8,11): Electromagnetic Immunity... -
Page 86: Canadian Notice
getting started telephone 0141-9512461 To identify this product, refer to the model number found on the product. Canadian Notice This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Avis Canadien Cet appareil numerique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Reglement sur le materiel broulilleur du Canada. -
Page 87: Regulations Governing The Use Of Modems
appendix U.S. Regulations Governing the Use of Modems This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC Rules. On this equipment is a label that contains, among other information, the FCC registration number and Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for this equipment. You must, upon request, provide this information to your telephone company. -
Page 88: U.k. Modem Compliance Information
getting started U.K. Modem Compliance Information This modem is approved by the secretary of state at the Department of Trade and Industry for connection to a single exchange line of the public switched telephone network run by certain licensed public telecommunication operators or system connected thereto (direct exchange lines only, not shared service or 1-1 carrier systems). -
Page 89: Japanese Modem Notice
This modem is approved for use in only the following functions: storage of telephone numbers for retrieval by a predator mined code initial proceed indication detection automatic calling / automatic answering tone detection loud-speaking facility This modem is not approved for connection to U.K. / private speech-band services. -
Page 90: Notebook Specifications
notebook specifications dimensions depth: 10.4 in (264.16 mm) width: 14 in (355.6 mm) height: 1.6 in (40.64 mm) weight: 7.5 lb (3.4 kg) operating temperature 50°F to 90°F (10°C to 32°C) shipping/storage temperature 4°F to 140°F (-15°C to 60°C) humidity 20% to 80% video display 15.4 in WXGA TFT LCD panel, or...