eMachines E510 Series manual

eMachines E510 Series

User's Guide

Contents

Main Page Information for your safety and comfort Safety instructions Turning the product off before cleaning CAUTION for plug as disconnecting device CAUTION for Accessibility Using electrical power v Product servicing Guidelines for safe battery usage vi Potentially explosive environments Replacing the battery pack Telephone line safety vii Additional safety information Operating environment Medical devices viii Vehicles Potentially explosive environments ix Emergency calls Disposal instructions Mercury advisory Tips and information for comfortable use Finding your comfort zone Taking care of your vision Developing good work habits xii Federal Communications Comission Declaration of Conformity xiii xiv First things first Your guides Basic care and tips for using your computer Turning your computer on and off Taking care of your computer Taking care of your AC adapter Taking care of your battery pack Cleaning and servicing Contents Frequently asked questions 17 Battery pack 20 Taking your notebook PC with you 24 Securing your computer 28 Expanding through options 30 Troubleshooting 34 Regulations and safety notices 35 Index 44 Your eMachines notebook tour Page Closed front view Left view 12 34 12 3 Right view Rear view 1 2 1 3 4 52 Page Specifications Page 8 Touchpad Touchpad basics 12 3 4 Page Using the keyboard Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad Windows keys (only for certain models) 12 Hotkeys (only for certain models) Special keys Using your Linpus Linux (only for certain models) Network configuration Setting up wireless network Using K3b Burning data on CD Language settings Page Frequently asked questions I turned on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up. Nothing appears on the screen. No audio is heard from the computer. Page How do I upgrade to the latest version of Firefox? (only for certain models) Battery pack Battery pack characteristics Maximizing the battery's life Conditioning a new battery pack Installing and removing the battery pack Charging the battery Checking the battery level Optimising battery life 23 Battery-low warning When using battery power pay attention to the power meter. When the battery-low warning appears, the recommended course of action depends on your situation: Taking your notebook PC with you Disconnecting from the desktop Moving around 25 What to bring to meetings Taking the computer home What to take with you 26 Setting up a home office Traveling with the computer What to take with you Traveling internationally with the computer What to bring with you 28 Securing your computer Using a computer security lock Using passwords Entering passwords Setting passwords Expanding through options Connectivity options Built-in network feature Universal Serial Bus (USB) Installing memory Page Playing DVD movies (only for certain models) Troubleshooting Troubleshooting tips Error messages Regulations and safety notices FCC notice Notice: Shielded cables Notice: Peripheral devices Caution Modem notices Notice for USA TBR 21 List of applicable countries Notice for Australia Notice for New Zealand Laser compliance statement LCD pixel statement Macrovision copyright protection notice Radio device regulatory notice General European Union (EU) List of applicable countries The FCC RF safety requirement Canada Low-power license-exempt radio communication devices (RSS-210) 43 LCD panel ergonomic specifications Index A B C D N P S T U