Using Your Computer guide Search ■ ■ Search ■ Search Search Results TtyrÁXÁ6x p TtyrÁXÁ6x p To access the Using Your Computer guide: ■ Start All Programs eMachines Documentation www.eMachines.com...
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Chapter 1: Getting Help Help Help www.eMachines.com...
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6sphvtyrÁH ÁX pFfhstyp G pgv • Identifying features • Locating your notebook’s model and serial number • Locating the Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity • Locating the specifications for your notebook www.eMachines.com sf pÁ...
Chapter 2: Checking Out Your eMachines Notebook LCD panel Component Icon LCD panel release latch Power indicator Battery charge indicator Battery charge indicator release Power indicator latch Description Open the LCD panel by sliding the release latch. LED on - notebook is on.
PC Card slot Insert one Type II PC Card into this slot. For more information, PC Card slot “Adding and removing a PC Card” on page www.eMachines.com Left side...
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Chapter 2: Checking Out Your eMachines Notebook Kensington lock slot Component Icon Kensington™ lock slot DVD drive DVD drive Description Secure your notebook to an object by connecting a Kensington cable lock to this slot. Insert CDs or DVDs into this drive. For more information, “Using the DVD drive”...
Do not use the notebook on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. Power Plug the AC adapter cable into this connector. connector USB ports Ventilation fan “Viewing the display on a projector or www.eMachines.com Back Power connector...
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Chapter 2: Checking Out Your eMachines Notebook Ventilation Hard drive System label Component Description Battery Provides power when the notebook is not plugged into AC power. Battery latch Slide to release the battery. For more information, see batteries” on page Memory bay Install as many as two memory modules into this bay.
Caution: Provide adequate space around your notebook so air vents are not obstructed. Do not use the notebook on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. Speaker Quick action buttons Status indicators Touchpad www.eMachines.com Keyboard area Power button Keyboard Speaker...
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“Changing Power-Saving Settings” in Using Your Computer which has been included on your hard drive. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click eMachines Documentation. Provides all the features of a full-sized, desktop keyboard. For more information, see “Using the keyboard”...
Identifying your model Important The labels shown in this section are for informational purposes only. Label information varies by model, features ordered, and location. www.eMachines.com...
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Chapter 2: Checking Out Your eMachines Notebook www.eMachines.com...
• Installing the battery • Connecting the AC adapter • Turning your notebook on and off • Using the status indicators, keyboard, quick action buttons, and the touchpad • Adjusting the volume • Turning your wireless network on and off www.eMachines.com...
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Chapter 3: Getting Started To install the battery: www.eMachines.com...
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Make sure that you use the AC adapter that came with your notebook or one of the same type purchased from eMachines. Replace the power cord if it becomes damaged. The replacement cord must be of the same type and voltage rating as the original cord or your notebook may be damaged.
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Do not attempt to disassemble the AC adapter. The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that can cause serious injury or death. Contact eMachines about returning defective AC adapters. If the battery charge indicator does not turn off after three hours, contact eMachines Customer Care.
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If you have a telephone modem, use a surge protector that has a modem jack. If you have a cable modem, use a surge protector that has an antenna/cable TV jack. During an electrical storm, unplug both the surge protector and the modem. www.eMachines.com...
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Tips & Tricks For more information about changing the power button mode, see “Changing Power-Saving Settings” in Using Your Computer which has been included on your hard drive. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click eMachines Documentation. www.eMachines.com...
For more information about changing the power button mode, see “Changing Power-Saving Settings” in Using Your Computer which has been included on your hard drive. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click eMachines Documentation. To turn off your notebook: Start Turn Off...
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If your notebook does not turn off immediately, complete the following steps until the notebook turns off: 1 Press and hold the power button for about five seconds, then release it. 2 Unplug the power cord and remove the battery for more than 10 seconds. www.eMachines.com...
LED off - Numeric keypad is turned off. LED blinking - The drive is in use. LED off - The drive is not in use. LED blinking - The drive is in use. LED off - The drive is not in use. www.eMachines.com Status indicators Hard drive...
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Chapter 3: Getting Started Function keys/System keys Numeric keypad Windows www.eMachines.com Navigation keys Arrow keys Application...
Use these keys to type numbers when the numeric keypad is turned on. Press numeric keypad. www.eMachines.com Using the keyboard to perform actions may open help. key to (Run utility), and Á...
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Standby mode. For more information, see “Changing Power-Saving Settings” in Using Your Computer which has been included on your hard drive. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click eMachines Documentation. Toggle the notebook display in the following order: The LCD ■...
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Skip ahead one CD or DVD song or track. Turn on Num Lock so you can use the numeric keypad. Press this key combination again to turn off Num Lock. The Num Lock status indicator appears when this function is turned on. www.eMachines.com Using the keyboard...
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“Searching for files” in Using Your Computer which has been included on your hard drive. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click eMachines Documentation. Open your default music player. Turn the volume down. Press the Volume Up and Volume Down buttons at the same time to mute or un-mute the sound.
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“Changing the mouse or touchpad settings” in Using Your Computer which has been included on your hard drive. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click eMachines Documentation. www.eMachines.com Move your finger around on the touchpad.
Access a shortcut menu or find more information about an object on the screen. Move an object on the screen. www.eMachines.com Using the touchpad Position the pointer over the object. Quickly press and release the right button once. This action is called right-clicking.
Tips & Tricks For instructions on how to adjust the volume in Windows, see “Adjusting the Volume” in Using Your Computer which has been included on your hard drive. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click eMachines Documentation. www.eMachines.com...
To turn wireless networking on or off: ■ Turning your wireless network on or off www.eMachines.com...
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TtyrÁ7tpÁfyiÁI • Using the DVD drive • Using a PC Card • Viewing the display on a monitor, projector, or television www.eMachines.com...
Tips & Tricks This is your drive type... Combination DVD/CD-RW drive Recordable DVD Drive For more information, see page www.eMachines.com Use your drive for... Installing programs, playing audio CDs, playing DVDs, accessing data, and recording music and data to recordable CDs.
If the disc has two playable sides, place the disc so the name of the side you want to play is facing up. Eject button Manual eject hole www.eMachines.com Using the DVD drive “Cleaning...
All Programs, then click eMachines Documentation. For more information about creating CDs and DVDs, see “Creating CDs and DVDs” in Using Your Computer which has been included on your hard drive. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click eMachines Documentation. www.eMachines.com...
Adding and removing a PC Card s ftyr To insert a PC Card: ■ www.eMachines.com...
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Chapter 4: Using Drives and Ports To remove a PC Card: Important Stop If the remove hardware icon does not appear on the taskbar, click the show hidden icons www.eMachines.com button.
The image on your wide screen LCD panel stretches to fit the screen. To use a projector or external monitor: Viewing the display on a projector or monitor 7twfÁIp tp Properties www.eMachines.com...
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LCD panel and viewing the display on the projector or monitor. If an external monitor or projector is connected and you close the LCD panel, your notebook may turn off the LCD panel, but will not enter Standby mode. www.eMachines.com Attached Color Quality...
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FfyfrtyrÁIp • Checking and recharging the battery • Recalibrating the battery • Changing batteries • Extending the life of the battery www.eMachines.com...
Using Your Computer which has been included on your hard drive. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click eMachines Documentation. This LED only lights up when the notebook is connected to AC power. For the location of the battery charge indicator, see “Front”...
For more information, see “Changing notebook power settings” in Using Your Computer which has been included on your hard drive. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click eMachines Documentation. To recalibrate the battery: button. If the icon still does not www.eMachines.com...
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Do not use your notebook during the recalibration process. Do not connect the AC adapter to your notebook during this process, or you will interrupt the recalibration process and will have to start again. Power Schemes Low battery alarm www.eMachines.com Critical battery alarm Adjust Critical battery alarm...
Warning Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with a battery specifically manufactured for your eMachines notebook. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions. The battery used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mishandled. Do not disassemble, heat above 212°F (100°C), or incinerate.
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Chapter 5: Managing Power www.eMachines.com...
For more information about using power management settings, see “Changing Power-Saving Settings” in Using Your Computer which has been included on your hard drive. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click eMachines Documentation. ■ ■ Tips & Tricks For more information about using Hibernate mode, see “Changing notebook power settings”...
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Enter Hibernate mode (must be activated) In Standby or Exit Standby or Hibernate mode Hibernate mode ...then Press Click Start, then click Turn Off Computer. Press and hold , then click Hibernate. Press the power button. www.eMachines.com Extending battery life...
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TrfityrÁXÁG pgv • Adding and replacing memory • Replacing the hard drive www.eMachines.com...
To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook and unplug the power cord, modem cable, and network cable before opening the case. To prevent risk of electric shock, do not insert any object into the vent holes of the notebook. www.eMachines.com...
Adding or replacing memory Memory To add or replace memory modules: www.eMachines.com...
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Important Use only memory modules designed for your eMachines notebook. Adding or replacing memory www.eMachines.com...
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Chapter 6: Upgrading Your Notebook Hard drive To replace the hard drive kit: Start All Programs eMachines Documentation www.eMachines.com TtyrÁXÁ6x p...
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Ffty ftytyrÁXÁG pgv • Caring for your notebook • Cleaning your notebook • Protecting your notebook from viruses • Updating Windows • Restoring your system www.eMachines.com...
When you shut down your notebook, the power turns off, but some electrical current still flows through your notebook. To avoid possible injury from electrical shock, unplug the power cord, modem cable, and network cable from the wall outlets. www.eMachines.com Cleaning your notebook...
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Chapter 7: Maintaining Your Notebook Caution A notebook LCD screen is made of specially coated glass and can be scratched or damaged by abrasive or ammonia-based glass cleaners. www.eMachines.com...
For more information about modifying security settings, see “Modifying Security Settings” in Using Your Computer which has been included on your hard drive. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click eMachines Documentation. Help and For more information about protecting your computer Support against viruses, click Start, then click Help and Support.
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Chapter 7: Maintaining Your Notebook To scan for viruses: Start All Programs Norton AntiVirus AntiVirus 2004 Scan for viruses Scan for Viruses Scan Scan www.eMachines.com Norton...
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You received a free limited time subscription to the Norton AntiVirus service when you purchased your notebook. To update Norton AntiVirus after the free subscription period, you must extend your subscription. Start All Programs Norton AntiVirus Norton AntiVirus Protecting your computer from viruses Finish www.eMachines.com LiveUpdate -...
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To run Windows Update: Start All Programs Help and Support Windows Update For more information about Windows Update in Windows XP, click Start, then click Help and Support. VtyiÁTif pÁ Type the keyword Search box www.eMachines.com in the HelpSpot , then click the arrow.
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■ ■ ■ Warning Do not try to troubleshoot your problem if power cords or plugs are damaged, if your notebook was dropped, or if the case was damaged. Instead, unplug your notebook and contact a qualified computer technician. www.eMachines.com...
■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Help and For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, Support then click Help and Support. Type the keyword gwps tyr , then click the arrow. www.eMachines.com First steps in the Search box...
Chapter 8: Troubleshooting To check IRQ usage: Start Performance and Maintenance Device Manager View request (IRQ) Control Panel System Hardware 7pthpÁFfyfrp Resources by type www.eMachines.com 6y wÁIfypw Interrupt...
For instructions on changing the screen resolution, see “Adjusting the screen resolution” in Using Your Computer which has been included on your hard drive. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click eMachines Documentation. ■ ■ BQP in the Search box , then click the arrow.
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■ For instructions on changing the display settings, see “Adjusting the screen and desktop settings” in Using Your Computer which has been included on your hard drive. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click eMachines Documentation. www.eMachines.com...
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For instructions on how to adjust the volume control in Windows, see “Adjusting the volume” in Using Your Computer which has been included on your hard drive. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click eMachines Documentation. ■ ■ ■...
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Chapter 8: Troubleshooting ■ ■ ■ Tips & Tricks prtyfwÁhip For instructions on playing a DVD, see page www.eMachines.com “Playing a DVD” on...
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Tips & Tricks For instructions on deleting unnecessary files, see “Using Disk Cleanup” in Using Your Computer which has been included on your hard drive. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click eMachines Documentation. Recycle Bin R pxÁQp p , then click the arrow.
For instructions on fixing hard drive problems, see “Checking the hard drive for errors” in Using Your Computer which has been included on your hard drive. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click eMachines Documentation. www.eMachines.com Recycle Bin in the Search box...
■ ■ ■ Help and For more information about troubleshooting Internet Support connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword Search box gwps tyrÁhyyph ty www.eMachines.com Troubleshooting in the , then click the arrow.
■ ■ ■ Help and For more information about troubleshooting memory Support errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword ■ ■ ■ ■ xpxÁp , then click the arrow. www.eMachines.com Troubleshooting in the Search box...
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Support ■ ■ ■ Control Panel Phone and Modem Options For more information about dialing properties, click Start, then click Help and Support. itfwtyr Type the keyword , then click the arrow. www.eMachines.com 6y wÁIfypw Printers in the Search box Edit...
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Phone and Modem Options Properties Diagnostic For more information about modem troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. xipxÁ gwps tyr Type the keyword Search box www.eMachines.com 6y wÁIfypw Printers FipxÁIp tp Query Modem ÁfwpfiÁpy spÁxipxÁ in the , then click the arrow.
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To turn down the modem volume: Start and Other Hardware Modems Modem ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Control Panel Phone and Modem Options Speaker volume IsypÁfyiÁFipxÁH ty www.eMachines.com Troubleshooting 6y wÁIfypw Printers Properties...
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Chapter 8: Troubleshooting Help and Support ■ ■ For more information about network troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. yp vÁ gwps tyr Type the keyword Search box Á Á EH6D EH6D www.eMachines.com in the , then click the arrow.
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For more information about using power management settings, see “Changing Power-Saving Settings” in Using Your Computer which has been included on your hard drive. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click eMachines Documentation. ■ ■ ■ ■...
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■ ■ To make sure that the printer is not set to work offline: Start and Other Hardware 9fp Control Panel Printers and Faxes Set as Default Printer Control Panel Printers and Faxes www.eMachines.com 6y wÁIfypw Printers Ity pÁfyiÁ 6y wÁIfypw Printers Ity pÁfyiÁ...
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For instructions on how to adjust the volume control in Windows, see “Adjusting the volume” in Using Your Computer which has been included on your hard drive. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click eMachines Documentation. Use Printer Offline ty pÁ gwps p , then click the arrow.
Your Computer which has been included on your hard drive. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click eMachines Documentation. For instructions on how to adjust the touchpad settings, see “Changing the mouse or touchpad settings” in Using Your Computer which has been included on your hard drive.
■ ■ ■ ■ Instead, unplug your notebook and contact a qualified computer technician. ■ Power cords or plugs are damaged Liquid has been spilled into your notebook Your notebook was dropped The case was damaged www.eMachines.com Telephone support...
Chapter 8: Troubleshooting ■ SpwpsypÁyxgp Resource Service description eMachines Talk to a eMachines Customer Care Customer Care representative about a non-tutorial technical support question. (See “Before calling eMachines Customer Care” on page 93 America Online Get support for your America Online ISP account before calling.)
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Appendix A: Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information Warning ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Always follow these instructions to help guard against personal injury and damage to your eMachines system. www.eMachines.com...
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■ ■ Warning Warning Do not use eMachines products in areas classified as hazardous locations. Such areas include patient care areas of medical and dental facilities, oxygen-laden environments, or industrial facilities. To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger telecommunications line cord.
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Wireless devices are not user serviceable. Do not modify them in any way. Modification to a wireless device will void the authorization to use it. Please contact eMachines for service. www.eMachines.com...
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Caution Only use drivers approved for the country in which the device will be used. See the eMachines Web site at www.eMachines.com, or contact eMachines Customer Care for additional information. Important Every country has different restrictions on the use of wireless devices.
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(or co-located) in conjunction with any other transmitter or antenna installed in the notebook. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by eMachines could void the FCC compliance and negate your authority to operate the product. This product contains chemicals, including lead, known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or reproductive harm.
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Warning ■ ■ The lamp in this display contains mercury. Do not put in trash. Recycle or dispose as hazardous waste. www.eMachines.com...
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Wireless devices are not user-serviceable. Do not modify them in any way. Modification to a wireless device will void the authorization to use it. Contact eMachines for service. The transmitting device embedded in this system may not be used with any antenna other than provide with the system.
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Warning QtyrpÁ8tfwpyhpÁGxgp ■ ■ ■ ■ To avoid electrical shock or equipment malfunction do not attempt to make electrical ground connections by yourself. Contact the appropriate inspection authority or an electrician, as appropriate. www.eMachines.com...
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Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified in this manual may result in hazardous radiation exposure. To prevent exposure to laser beams, do not try to open the enclosure of a CD or DVD drive. ENERGY STAR www.eMachines.com...
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Microsoft Corporation. All other product names mentioned herein are used for identification purposes only, and may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. The eMachines, Inc. stylized “e” and figure logo are trademarks of eMachines, Inc. in the United States and /or other countries.