eMachines Notebooks manual

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This notebook contains an internal, lithium battery-powered, real-time clock. Only an authorized service technician should replace this internal battery.

There is a risk of explosion and injury if the battery is incorrectly replaced or handled.

Do not disassemble, crush or puncture the battery, short its external contacts, immerse it in water, or dispose of it in fire.

If any of the following situations occur, contact an authorized technician:

The power cord or plug is frayed or damaged.

Liquid has been spilled on the notebook.

The notebook has been exposed to excessive moisture.

The notebook has been exposed to excessive hot or cold temperatures.

The equipment has been dropped or is damaged.

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.

Change hand and body positions frequently to avoid fatigue.

If you experience discomfort in your hands, wrists, arms, shoulders, or back, you need to take more rest breaks and correct your posture and positioning.

If this discomfort continues, consult your doctor.

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Contents User’s Guide Page First things first Thank you for purchasing our notebookEMachines Customer Care Before you contact usHow to contact us On the WebBy telephone Help tools Basic care and safety First things first Page Contents Upgrades and replacements Getting started Page Getting started Page Getting started Quick tour Open Left side Right side Back BottomOpen Left side Right side Back Bottom Using your notebook Using the power button Changing power button settingsUsing the touchpad ClickingScrolling Changing touchpad settingsTapping Using the keyboard Special function keysPage Numeric keypad Using quick action buttons Interpreting status lights Cleaning the display Using the displayAdjusting the brightness Adjusting the resolution Enabling TV outputPage Using CDs and DVDs Inserting a disc Caring for and handling discsRemoving a disc Listening to audio CDs Viewing DVDs Creating an audio CD Creating CDsFrom the desktop, click Start Windows Media Player Page Creating a data CD Click Start My ComputerPage If you do not need multiple copies, click Finish Battery Initial charge Charging your batterySubsequent charges Monitoring the battery charge Managing your battery consumptionTips for extending your battery life Battery charge icon Status lightsChanging your power-related settings Power meter Power schemesAlarms AdvancedRecalibrating your battery Disposing of your battery Upgrades and replacements Battery Upgrades and replacements Memory Upgrades and replacements Page Hard drive assembly Page System restore Following message is displayed Troubleshooting Battery and power My notebook won’t turn on. What should I do?Your numeric keypad is activated. Press Fn + Keyboard and touchpadPress ctrl + alt + delete KeypadPage Display brightness and resolution My display is blank. What’s wrong?Sound and volume CDs and DVDsError messages PrinterUnited States Federal Communications Commission Notice ModificationsAddress TelephoneEuropean Notice Declaration of Conformity European UnionJapanese Notice Canadian NoticeAvis Canadien Regulations Governing the Use of Modems Modem Compliance Information Japanese Modem Notice Humidity Operating temperatureShipping/storage temperature Maximum expandable memory Video displayAACR53700001K4