eMachines AAFW53700001K0 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 Thank you for purchasing our notebook First things firstBefore you contact us EMachines Customer CareOn the Web How to contact usBy telephone North America support Help toolsBasic 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 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 Click Start My Computer Creating a data CDUsing 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 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 Video display Operating temperatureShipping/storage temperature HumidityAAFW53700001K0