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ENERGY STAR is a government program (public/private partnership) that gives

people the power to protect the environment in a cost effective way and without

sacrificing quality or product features. Products that earn the ENERGY STAR

prevent greenhouse gas emissions by meeting strict energy efficiency guidelines

set by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the US Department of

Energy (DOE). In the average home, 75% of all electricity used to power home

electronics is consumed while the products are turned off. ENERGY STAR qualified

home electronic products in the off position use up to 50% less energy than

conventional equipment. More information refers to http://www.energystar.gov

and http://www.energystar.gov/powermangement.

Note: The statement above is applicable only to eMachines system

with an ENERGY STAR sticker.

As an ENERGY STAR partner, eMachines Inc. has determined that this product

meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency.

This product has been shipped enabled for power management:

• Activate display’ Sleep mode within 15 minutes of user inactivity.

• Activate computer’s Sleep mode within 30 minutes of user inactivity.

• Wake the computer from Sleep mode by pushing power button.

• More power management settings can be done through Windows

power management.

Computer users may complain of eyestrain and headaches after prolonged use.

Users are also at risk of physical injury after long hours of working in front of a

computer. Long work periods, bad posture, poor work habits, stress, inadequate

working conditions, personal health and other factors greatly increase the risk of

physical injury.

Incorrect computer usage may lead to carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis,

tenosynovitis or other musculoskeletal disorders. The following symptoms may

appear in the hands, wrists, arms, shoulders, neck or back:

• numbness, or a burning or tingling sensation

• aching, soreness or tenderness

• pain, swelling or throbbing

• stiffness or tightness

• coldness or weakness

If you have these symptoms, or any other recurring or persistent discomfort and/or

pain related to computer use, consult a physician immediately and inform your

company's health and safety department.

The following section provides tips for more comfortable computer use.

Find your comfort zone by adjusting the viewing angle of the monitor, using a

footrest, or raising your sitting height to achieve maximum comfort. Observe the

following tips:

• refrain from staying too long in one fixed posture

• avoid slouching forward and/or leaning backward

• stand up and walk around regularly to remove the strain on your leg muscles