eMachines AAFW53700001K0 manual Changing your power-related settings

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warning messages and alarms

If you are running on battery power and the charge gets low, your notebook will display warning messages and sound alarms, based on your power-related settings in the Windows Control Panel. See the next section for more information about these settings.

When you receive these notices, take action right away to prevent data loss. Either connect to an AC power source or save and close your work session.

changing your power-related settings

Your notebook comes configured for optimal battery usage. You may want to view and change the power-related settings to best suit your needs.

These settings are located in your Windows Control Panel. From your desktop, click Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options.

Brief instructions for accessing and using the Power Options window are included in this section. For detailed information on the different settings, see Windows online help.

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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 North America supportBasic 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 ClickingChanging touchpad settings ScrollingTapping Using the keyboard Special function keysPage Numeric keypad Using quick action buttons Interpreting status lights Using the display Cleaning the displayAdjusting the brightness Adjusting the resolution 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 Using your notebook Creating a data CD Click Start My ComputerUsing your notebook 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 Battery charge icon Status lightsChanging 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 UnionCanadian Notice Japanese NoticeAvis Canadien Regulations Governing the Use of Modems Modem Compliance Information Japanese Modem Notice Operating temperature Shipping/storage temperatureHumidity Video displayAAFW53700001K0