eMachines E510 Series manual First things first, Your guides, Turning your computer on and off

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First things first

We would like to thank you for making an eMachines notebook your choice for meeting your mobile computing needs.

Your guides

To help you use your eMachines notebook, we have designed a set of guides:

First off, the Just for Starters... poster helps you get started with setting up your computer.

The printed User's Guide introduces you to the basic features and functions of your new computer. For more on how your computer can help you to be more productive, please refer to the eMachinesSystem User's Guide. This guide contains detailed information on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. In addition it contains warranty information and the general regulations and safety notices for your notebook. It is available in Portable Document Format (PDF) and comes preloaded on your notebook.

To view the user guide, click on eMachinesSystem User's Guide. Note: Viewing the file requires Adobe Reader.

Basic care and tips for using your computer

Turning your computer on and off

To turn on the computer, simply press and release the power button below the LCD screen beside the easy-launch buttons. See "Top view" on page 1 for the location of the power button.

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Contents EMachines E510 Series Users GuidePage Turning the product off before cleaning Information for your safety and comfortSafety instructions Using electrical power Guidelines for safe battery usage Product servicingReplacing the battery pack Telephone line safety Potentially explosive environmentsMedical devices Additional safety informationOperating environment Vehicles Potentially explosive environmentsMercury advisory Emergency calls Disposal instructionsTips and information for comfortable use Finding your comfort zone Taking care of your vision Developing good work habits Federal Communications Comission Declaration of Conformity ICL50Xiii Acer Computer Shanghai LimitedYour guides Basic care and tips for using your computerFirst things first Turning your computer on and offTaking care of your computer Taking care of your AC adapterPlease refer to Frequently asked questions on Taking care of your battery packCleaning and servicing Contents Securing your computer Troubleshooting Icon Item Description Your eMachines notebook tourTop view Icon Icon Description Closed front viewLeft view # Icon Right viewRear view Base view Specifications English Function Left button Right Main touchpad Center Button TouchpadTouchpad basics English Using the keyboard Lock keys and embedded numeric keypadWindows keys only for certain models Key DescriptionStarts System Property for Hotkeys only for certain modelsHotkey Icon Function Description US dollar sign Euro symbolSpecial keys Using K3b Using your Linpus Linux only for certain modelsNetwork configuration Setting up wireless networkLanguage settings Choose END Current SessionEnter your username and password No audio is heard from the computer Frequently asked questionsNothing appears on the screen Keyboard does not respond Printer does not workYou should have successfully upgraded your Firefox Maximizing the batterys life Battery packBattery pack characteristics Installing and removing the battery pack Optimising battery life Charging the batteryChecking the battery level Battery-low warning Situation Recommended ActionMoving around Disconnecting from the desktopTaking your notebook PC with you Preparing the computerWhat to take with you Taking the computer homeWhat to bring to meetings Special considerations Setting up a home officeTraveling with the computer Traveling internationally with the computer What to bring with youSecuring your computer Using a computer security lockUsing passwords Entering passwords Setting passwordsConnectivity options Built-in network featureExpanding through options Installing memory Universal Serial Bus USBEnable disk-to-disk recovery only for certain models Bios utilityBoot sequence PasswordPlaying DVD movies only for certain models Region code Country or regionTroubleshooting tips Error messagesOperation conditions Regulations and safety noticesFCC notice Declaration of Conformity for EU countries Modem noticesRemarque à lintention des utilisateurs canadiens TBR List of applicable countriesEnglish Macrovision copyright protection notice Laser compliance statementLCD pixel statement Article 3.2 Spectrum Usages Radio device regulatory notice GeneralEuropean Union EU FCC RF safety requirement English LCD panel ergonomic specifications Index CD-ROMEnglish