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eMachines AAFW53700001K0 manual using your notebook, using the display using CDs and DVDs

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In this chapter, we’ll discuss all of the basics you need to know when using your notebook, including:

❂using the power button

❂using the touchpad

❂using the keyboard

❂using quick action buttons

❂interpreting status lights

❂using the display

❂using CDs and DVDs

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eMachines AAFW53700001K0 manual using your notebook, using the power button using the touchpad using the keyboard

Contents

User’s Guide 2003 eMachines, Inc 2003 Aesbus Knowledge Solutions Windows XP is the trademark of Microsoft Corporation5000 series notebook user’s guide Part number AAFW53700001K0 first things first thank you for purchasing our notebookeMachines Customer Care before you contact ushow to contact us on the Webby telephone help tools eMachines home page ht tp//w w w.emachines.comUnited Kingdom support page ht tp //w w w.pcser vicecall.co. uk basic care and safety Do not work for long periods with the notebook resting on your lap The power cord or plug is frayed or damaged contents using your notebookfirst things first battery upgrades and replacementsnotices and specifications getting started Page Adjust the position of the display to a comfortable viewing angle 3. Open your notebookgetting started As your notebook starts up, you’ll see the eMachines logo b. From the Windows desktop, click Start 1 Turn Off Computer quick tour open left side right side back bottomopen left side microphone connectorheadphone connector modem portright side Kensington lock slotCD/DVD eject button CD/DVD driveback FireWire 1394 portAC power connector external monitor VGAbottom battery release buttonbattery mini-PCIusing your notebook using the power button using the touchpad using the keyboardusing quick action buttons interpreting status lights using the display using CDs and DVDsusing the power button changing power button settingsusing the touchpad clickingchanging touchpad settings scrollingtapping using the keyboard special function keysFn + F2 wireless network card select models only toggle on/off Fn + F3 Sleep mode toggle on/offnotebook display default external monitor if connected See the following table for definitions of the special function keysnumeric keypad using your notebookTo lock in the numeric keypad, press Fn + To unlock in the numeric keypad, press Fn + againusing quick action buttons interpreting status lights using the display cleaning the displayadjusting the brightness cleaning the display adjusting the brightnessadjusting the resolution using CDs and DVDs caring for and handling discs listening to audio CDs viewing DVDscreating CDs 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 3. Select Copy to CD or Device from the list of options on the taskbar creating a data CD a. Click Start My Computere. Select the CD drive D as the destination and then click Copy a. Click the icon in the system tray battery charging your battery managing your battery consumptionrecalibrating your battery disposing of your battery charging your battery initial chargesubsequent charges managing your battery consumption monitoring the battery chargesee “changing your power-related settings” battery charge icon status lightschanging your power-related settings warning messages and alarmspower schemes alarmspower meter advancedrecalibrating your battery disposing of your battery upgrades and replacements battery memory hard drive assemblybattery 5. Reconnect your cables memory upgrades and replacements Page hard drive assembly See chapter 6, “system restore,” for instructions system restore This is your last chance to stop the restore process troubleshooting battery and power keyboard and touchpad Press ctrl + alt + deleteA Your numeric keypad is activated. Press Fn + keypadClean the touchpad with a damp cloth water only and wipe it dry A It is probably one of two things Your touchpad is dirtyYour touchpad is set to accept tapping display brightness and resolution sound and volume CDs and DVDserror messages printernotices and specifications a United States Federal Communications Commission Noticemodifications cableswireless communications Declaration of Conformity - United Statesaddress telephoneEuropean Notice Declaration of Conformity - European UnionCanadian Notice Japanese Noticetelephone Avis CanadienU.S. Regulations Governing the Use of Modems U.K. Modem Compliance Information Japanese Modem Notice notebook specifications dimensionsAAFW53700001K0