eMachines Notebooks manual Disposing of your battery

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5.After the battery is completely drained, reconnect your notebook to AC power.

6.Charge the battery completely, until the yellow battery status light goes off.

7.When you’re ready to use your notebook again, do the following to go to the Windows Control Panel and reset your power-related settings:

a.From your desktop, click Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options.

b.On the Power Schemes tab, select the option you prefer, such as Portable/Laptop or Max Battery.

c.On the Alarms tab, select the check boxes for the Low battery alarm and the Critical battery alarm. Re-enter your desired settings.

disposing of your battery

Do not dispose of your battery pack with common waste. Dispose of it or recycle it by using the public collection system in accordance with your local regulations.

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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 lights Changing your power-related settings Power schemes AlarmsPower 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 Battery and power My notebook won’t turn on. What should I do?Keyboard and touchpad Press ctrl + alt + deleteYour numeric keypad is activated. Press Fn + 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 Operating temperature Shipping/storage temperatureHumidity Maximum expandable memory Video displayAACR53700001K4