eMachines Notebooks manual First things first, Thank you for purchasing our notebook

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first things first

thank you for purchasing our notebook!

You’ve made an excellent decision choosing eMachines. We’re sure that you’ll be pleased with the outstanding quality, reliability, and performance of your new notebook. Each and every eMachines notebook uses the latest technology and passes through the most stringent quality control tests to ensure that you are provided with the best product possible.

Please read this manual carefully to familiarize yourself with our range of services and support. 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. If you ever have a problem, our knowledgeable, dedicated customer service department will provide you with fast, considerate service.

We sincerely hope that you will receive the utmost satisfaction and enjoyment from your new eMachines notebook for years to come.

Thanks again, from all of us at eMachines.

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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 touchpadChanging touchpad settings ScrollingTapping Special function keys Using the keyboardPage Numeric keypad Using quick action buttons Interpreting status lights Using the display Cleaning the displayAdjusting the brightness Enabling TV output Adjusting the resolutionPage Using CDs and DVDs Caring for and handling discs Inserting a discRemoving a disc Listening to audio CDs Viewing DVDs Creating CDs Creating an audio CDFrom 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 Charging your battery Initial chargeSubsequent charges Managing your battery consumption Monitoring the battery chargeTips for extending your battery life Status lights Battery charge iconChanging your power-related settings Advanced Power schemesAlarms Power meterRecalibrating 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 powerKeypad Keyboard and touchpadPress ctrl + alt + delete Your numeric keypad is activated. Press Fn +Page 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 NoticeCanadian Notice Japanese NoticeAvis Canadien Regulations Governing the Use of Modems Modem Compliance Information Japanese Modem Notice Maximum expandable memory Video display Operating temperatureShipping/storage temperature HumidityAACR53700001K4