eMachines Notebooks manual Getting started

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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:

installing the included battery pack

connecting the power adapter

opening the notebook

turning it on!

These start-up procedures are described in detail on the quick setup poster, but for your convenience, the basic steps are repeated here.

1.Install your battery by first placing your notebook upside down on a stable surface.

Hold the battery pack label-side down and slide it into the open battery compartment until the battery pack clicks into place.

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Contents User’s Guide Page Thank you for purchasing our notebook First things firstBefore you contact us EMachines Customer CareOn the Web How to contact usBy telephone Help tools Basic care and safety First things first Page Contents Upgrades and replacements Getting started Page Getting started Page Getting started Open Left side Right side Back Bottom Quick tourOpen Left side Right side Back Bottom Using your notebook Changing power button settings Using the power buttonClicking Using the touchpadScrolling Changing touchpad settingsTapping Special function keys Using the keyboardPage Numeric keypad Using quick action buttons Interpreting status lights Cleaning the display Using the displayAdjusting the brightness Enabling TV output Adjusting the resolutionPage 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 Click Start My Computer Creating a data CDPage 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 Status lights Battery charge iconChanging your power-related settings Alarms Power schemesPower meter 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 My notebook won’t turn on. What should I do? Battery and powerPress ctrl + alt + delete Keyboard and touchpadYour numeric keypad is activated. Press Fn + KeypadPage My display is blank. What’s wrong? Display brightness and resolutionCDs and DVDs Sound and volumePrinter Error messagesModifications United States Federal Communications Commission NoticeTelephone AddressDeclaration of Conformity European Union European NoticeJapanese Notice Canadian NoticeAvis Canadien Regulations Governing the Use of Modems Modem Compliance Information Japanese Modem Notice Shipping/storage temperature Operating temperatureHumidity Maximum expandable memory Video displayAACR53700001K4