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3 thank you for purchasing our notebook! You’ve made an excellen t decision choosing e Machines. We’re s ure that you’ll be pleased with the outsta nding quality, reliability, and performance of your new notebook. Ea ch and every e Machines notebook us es the latest technology and passes through the most stringent qualit y control tests to en[...]

getting started 4 eMachines Customer Care eMachines is committed to delivering a great computer experience — not only with a n exciting line of afforda ble performance products, but with friendly and knowledgeable people who stand behind them. We work hard to ma ke your eMachines exper ience easy. And that means giving you great choi ces, making [...]

5 first things first how to contact us When you need help or in formation, or want to get in touch with us, first try our website. If you don’t find what you need on the We b, just give us a call! on the Web To begin with, you may want to go to our home page at http://ww w .ema c hine s .com . On our home page, you can learn about eMachines as a [...]

getting started 6 by telephone Our call center team is highly trained an d ready to help answer your questio ns, troubleshoot any problems, or direct yo u to other service options if necessary. Our goal is to solve your p roblem on the first call, so you can get back to enjoying your eMachi nes notebook. To speak with a support representative, call[...]

7 first things first help tools We’ve developed this book and its companion poster to help you learn about your notebook and how to use it, but other tools are also available. The provided quick setup poster includes all of the steps you need to get started. This user’s guide provides detailed information about your notebook and basic instructi[...]

getting started 8 basic care and safety Your notebook is designed and tested to meet the latest standards for information technology equipment safety. To ensure safe use of your notebook: ❂ Read and follow all safety instructions marked on th e notebook and in this guide before you use your notebook. Retain this information for future use. ❂ Al[...]

9 first things first ❂ Do not obstruct the air vents on the notebo ok or use it on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. The air vents are necessary for pro per airflow and cooling of your n otebook. If these air vents are blocked, your notebook may overheat. ❂ Do not work for long p eriods with the notebook re sting on your lap. The air [...]

getting started 10 ❂ This notebook contains an internal, lit hium batter y-powered, real-time clock. Only an authorized servic e technician sh ould replace this interna l battery. There is a risk of explosion and injury if the battery is incorrectly replaced or handled. Do not disassemble, crush or puncture the battery, short its ext ernal contac[...]

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getting started 12 battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 charging your battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 initial charge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 subsequent charges. . . . . .[...]

13 Your eMachines notebook has been designed so that yo u can set it up quickly and start using it right away. We’re going to walk you through each of the following s teps as you use your notebook for the first time: ❂ installing the included battery pack ❂ connecting the power adapte r ❂ opening the notebook ❂ turning it on! 1. Install y[...]

getting started 14 2. Turn your notebook right-side up and connect the AC power adapter to the notebook and a wall outlet. A yellow status light on the front-center of your notebook will light up, indicating that the battery is being charged. For more information about status lights, s ee chapte r 3, “ using your notebo ok .” Use only the AC ad[...]

15 getting started 3. Open your notebook: Slide the latch on the front of the notebook to the right 1 and, at the same time, lift the top panel 2 . Adjust the position of the display to a com fortable viewing angle. AACR53700001K4.book Page 15 Friday, September 5, 2 003 1:52 PM[...]

getting started 16 4. Press the power button at the top right of the keyb oard area to t urn on yo ur notebook. As your notebook starts up, you’ll see the eMachines logo. When you turn on your notebook for th e first time, you will be prompted to enter some setup informatio n. The process is simple. Just read the questions on the screen an d foll[...]

17 getting started 5. To turn off your notebook, do the following: a. Exit all programs you may have opened. b. From the Windows desktop, click Start 1 > Turn Off Computer 2 . c. At the prompt, click Turn Off 3 . Important: Always save open documents and files before turning off your notebook. When the blue power bar goes off, your notebook is c[...]

19 Before you begin using your eMachines note book, let’s look at it from different views and tour its basic features. This chapter looks at your notebook from the following views: ❂ open ❂ left side ❂ right side ❂ back ❂ bottom This chapter provides a quick overview of the external fe atures on your notebook. As you begin using your no[...]

getting started 20 open To begin with, look at your opened notebook and locate its main features . 1 display 5 power and battery status lights 2 quick action buttons and power button 6 system status lights 3 touchpad 7 keyboard area 4 speakers AACR53700001K4.book Page 20 Friday, September 5, 2 003 1:52 PM[...]

21 quick tour left side 1 modem port 5 PC Card eject button 2 Ethernet/network port 6 PC Card slot 3 microphone connector 7 hard drive 4 headphone connector AACR53700001K4.book Page 21 Friday, September 5, 2 003 1:52 PM[...]

getting started 22 right side 1 Kensington lock slot 3 CD/DVD eject button 2 CD/DVD drive 4 CD/DVD manual eject button AACR53700001K4.book Page 22 Friday, September 5, 2 003 1:52 PM[...]

23 quick tour back 1 printer port 5 USB ports (3) 2 external monitor (VGA) port 6 air vents 3 S-Video (TV out) 7 AC power conne ctor 4 FireWire (1394) port (on select models) Do not obstruct the air vents. They are necessary for proper airflow and cooling. If any o f these vents are partial ly blocked or obscured, your notebook may overheat. AACR53[...]

getting started 24 bottom 1 mini-PCI 4 battery release button 2 air vents 5 battery 3 memory Do not obstruct the air vents. They are necessary for proper airflow and cooling. If any o f these vents are partial ly blocked or obscured, your notebook may overheat. AACR53700001K4.book Page 24 Friday, September 5, 2 003 1:52 PM[...]

25 In this chapter, we’ll discuss a ll of the basics you need to know when usin g 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 3 using your notebook AACR53700001K4.book Page 25 Friday, Se[...]

getting started 26 using the power button Your power button has three uses: ❂ turn on : If the notebook is off, press the power button to turn it on. ❂ turn off : If the notebook is on, press the powe r button to turn it off. ❂ forced power down : If your notebook is not respondin g or is locked up, you can press and hold down the power bu tt[...]

27 using your notebook using the touchpad The built-in touchpad includes all the func tionality of a traditional mouse. Just like a mouse, the touchpad lets yo u point to items on the Windows desktop and in applications, such as word proc essing documents, spreadsheets, and presentation programs. To move the pointer on the display, move your finger[...]

getting started 28 scrolling In some applications, you can drag your fi nger up or down on the scroll zone to roll the display up or down. tapping A unique feature of a touchpad, as comp ared to a traditional mouse, is the ability to recognize taps on the touchpad ar ea as clicks of the left click button. If you’ve never used a touchpad with th i[...]

29 using your notebook using the keyboard In addition to full-sized keys, your keyboa r d includes special function keys and a numeric keypad. Familiarize yourself with these keyboa rd features by reading the following paragraphs. special function keys Many of the function keys across the top of the keyboard have two uses — one use set by your so[...]

getting started 30 See the following table for definitions of the special function keys. To use a special function key, press and hold down the Fn key, press the key with the desire d image on it, an d then release both keys. Fn + F2 wireless network card (select models only): toggle on/off Fn + F3 Sleep mode: toggle on/off Fn + F4 display: toggle [...]

31 using your notebook numeric keypad To lock in the numeric keypad, press Fn +. To unlock in the nume ric keypad, pre ss Fn + again. When the numeric keypad is locked in, the letters on the number keys ar e deactivated. To help you identify the status of the numeric keypad, the num lock status light turns on and off when the keypad is turned on an[...]

getting started 32 using quick action buttons Seven buttons are located along the top right of the keyboard area. These buttons are used to launch programs, pe rform specific activities, or power the notebook on and off. To use a quick action button, just press it! 1 Internet access 2 email access 3 search 4 music player 5 volume up 6 volume down 7[...]

33 using your notebook interpreting status lights 1 AC power on: AC power is connected off: AC power is not connected 2 caps loc k on: caps lock on off: not activated 3 num lock on: num lock on off: not activated 4 CD/DVD activ ity blinking: CD/DVD drive is active off: no CD/DVD activity 5 hard drive activity blinking: hard drive is active off: no [...]

getting started 34 using the display This section discusses the most common display-related tasks you may need to perform, including: ❂ cleaning the display ❂ adjusting the brightness ❂ adjusting the resolution ❂ enabling TV output cleaning the display If you ever need to clean the display, u se only a soft cloth moistened with water. adjus[...]

35 using your notebook adjusting the resolution Your notebook is already set to the optima l resolution for your display. If you use an external monitor or projector, you may need to adjust the resolu tion to best suit that device. The resolution sett ing and other display-relate d options are viewed and changed through your Windows Control Panel. [...]

getting started 36 3. If you want to change the settings for the TV, click Start > Control Panel > Appearance and Themes > Display . Click the Settings tab. Then click the Advanced button and then the Displays tab. a. If the image on th e TV is not clear, you may need to adjust the country identification, display br ightness, contrast, col[...]

37 using your notebook using CDs and DVDs Your notebook includes a combination CD-RW/DVD drive. This drive can be used to store and transport data, to play music and movies, and to create your own music and data CDs. In this section, you’ll learn about: ❂ caring for and handling discs ❂ listening to audio CDs ❂ viewing DVDs ❂ creating CDs[...]

getting started 38 caring for and handling discs When handling CDs and DVDs, touch only the center and outside edges. Touching the reflective surfac e of the di sc may damage it. inserting a disc 1. Press the eject button on the CD/DVD drive to open the tray. 2. After the tray pops open, slide it completely out. 3. Place the disc in the tray with t[...]

39 using your notebook listening to audio CDs To play an audio CD : 1. Insert your CD into the CD/DVD d rive. Wait a moment for your notebook to recognize t he CD. 2. One of the following three things will happen: ❂ The CD plays automatically. ❂ A Windows message asks you what you want to do with the disc. Select Play Audio CD using Window s Me[...]

getting started 40 viewing DVDs It’s fun, convenient, and easy to watch a DVD on your notebook! 1. Insert your DVD in to the CD/DVD drive. Wait a moment for the notebook to recognize th e disc and begin playback. 2 . I f y o u r D V D d o e s n o t p l a y a u t o m a t i c a l l y , o p e n P o w e r D V D f r o m t h e W i n d o w s desktop. Cl[...]

41 using your notebook creating CDs Your notebook comes with an integrated CD-RW drive, which allows you to create your own music and data CDs. Th e information in this section will walk you through creating your own CDs. creating an audio CD You create audio CDs through Windows Media Player. 1. Insert a standard CD-R or CD-RW into the CD drive. Wa[...]

getting started 42 3. Select Copy to CD or Device from the list of options on the taskbar. 4. Above the title bar on the Music to Copy side of the window, click the down arrow and select the play list you want to copy. The songs on the playlist are displayed. 5. Click the check box next to each song you want to copy. 6. After you have selected all [...]

43 using your notebook creating a data CD This section walks you through the process of creating a data CD, which consists of the following basic steps: ❂ inserting a standard CD-R or CD-RW into t he CD drive ❂ selecting the items that you want to copy to CD ❂ copying the files! Each of these steps is discussed in detail below. 1. Insert a st[...]

getting started 44 d. In the File and Folder Tasks area of the screen, select Copy this f older (or Copy this file, depending on your selection). e. Select the CD drive (D:) as the destination and then click Copy . A progress bar is displayed while your notebook copies the selected files to the temporary holding area. f. If yo u need to add other f[...]

45 using your notebook 3. After you have selected and assemble d all of the items that you want, you are ready to copy the files to the CD. a. Click the icon in the system tray. A window for the CD drive (D:) is displayed, showing all of your selec ted folders and files. b. In the Writing Tasks area of the wind ow, click Write these files to CD . T[...]

47 You can use your notebook on either battery or AC power. Your choice of power source depends on your preferen ce and the availability of AC power. When choosing your power source, consider the length of time you plan to use your notebook and the amount of charge in your battery. The life of your battery charge will vary, depending on its age and[...]

getting started 48 charging your battery An installed battery will automatically recharge whenever the notebook is connected to an AC power source. To ensure that you always have plenty of battery power, recharge your battery fr equently. initial charge As mentioned in chapter 1, “ getting started ,” to properly charge your bat tery the first t[...]

49 battery managing your battery consumption Battery operating time depends on the so ftware applications you are using and your Windows power-related system settings. monitoring the battery charge Closely monitor your battery charge to ensure that your no tebook always has the power necessary to continue operating when you are away from an AC powe[...]

getting started 50 battery charge icon Whenever your no tebook is using batte ry power, a ba ttery icon is displayed in the system tray. Pay close attention to th is battery charge icon and its charge message. Use this icon as your prim ary battery-charge monitoring tool. When you place your cursor over this icon, a message (illu strated below) is [...]

51 battery warning messages and alarms If you are running on battery power and th e charge gets low, your notebook will display warning messages and sound al arms, based on your power-related settings in the Windows Control Panel. Se e th e next section for more information about these settings. When you receive these notices, take ac tion right aw[...]

getting started 52 The following tabs are a vailable in the Power Option s Properties window. power schemes A power sc heme is a gr oup of bas ic powe r-use settings. Select a power scheme from a list, including: ❂ Home/Office Desk ❂ Portable/Laptop (default) ❂ Presentation ❂ Always On ❂ Minimal Power Manageme nt ❂ Max Battery alarms Lo[...]

53 battery recalibrating your battery We recommend recalibrating your battery several times a year, or more often if you frequently use your battery. If your battery charge icon or the power meter becomes inaccurate, you need to recalibrate your battery. To recalibrate your battery: 1. Close all open files and programs. 2. Connect your notebook to [...]

getting started 54 5. After the battery is completely drai ned, reconnect your notebook to AC power. 6. Charge the battery completely, until th e 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 re set your power-related settings: a. From your desktop, c[...]

55 Read this chapter when you need to upgr ade or replace your: ❂ battery ❂ memory ❂ hard drive assembly All user-replaceable components are accesse d from the bottom of the notebook. The components inside your no tebook are sensitive to static electricity, also known as electrostatic disch arge. Before handling system components, use appropr[...]

getting started 56 battery To remove and install a battery: 1. Power off your noteb ook and close the display. Disconnect all cables, including the AC power adapte r, modem, and netw ork cables. 2. Place your notebook upside do wn on a stable work surface. 3. To remove an existin g battery pack , slide and release the battery release button 1 . The[...]

57 upgrades and replacements 4. To insert a new battery pack, hold the battery label side down and at an angle, as shown. Slide the connector end of the ba ttery into position and then pre ss down on the other end of the battery until it clicks into place. 5. Reconnect your cables. The battery pack is keyed so that it can be inserted in only one di[...]

getting started 58 memory To remove and insta ll a memory module: 1. Power off your noteb ook and close the display. Disconnect all cables, including the AC power adapte r, modem, and netw ork cables. 2. Place your notebook upside do wn on a stable work surface. 3. Remove the memory compar tment cover screw and cover. See the illustration at the be[...]

59 upgrades and replacements 4. To remove an existin g memory module, gently press outward on the retaining clips on both si des of the memory module 1 until the memory module is released and tilts upward. Then, pull the module out of the slot 2 . AACR53700001K4.book Page 59 Friday, September 5, 2 003 1:52 PM[...]

getting started 60 5. To insert a new memory modu le , hold the memory module at a 45-degree angle and insert it into the empt y memory slot 1 . Gently press down on the module unt il the retaining clips click into place 2 . 6. Replace the me mory comp artment cover and retain ing screw. Insert the battery pack and reconnect your cables. The memory[...]

61 upgrades and replacements hard drive assembly Your notebook includes one high-cap acity, industry-standard , 9.5-mm IDE hard disk drive. This hard drive is hous ed in a bracket, which is inserted into the hard-drive compartment. All eMachines replacement drives are shipped in a bracket. To remove and install a hard drive assembly: 1. Power off y[...]

getting started 62 3. To remove an existin g hard drive assembly, first remove the hard drive retaining screw 1 . Then, grasp the h ard driv e and slide the assembly completely out of the hard drive compartment 2 . 4. To install the new hard-drive assembly , position the hard-drive assembly as shown in the previous illustration and s lide the assem[...]

63 If you ever need to restore your notebook to its original configuration, use the restore CDs that were shipped insi de the box with your notebook. The restore CDs contain a copy of all so ftware that was preinstalled on your notebook. To perform a system restore: 1. While your notebook is turned on, insert restore CD #1 into the CD/DVD drive. 2.[...]

getting started 64 5. The following message is displayed: Caution: All data in the hard drive will be los t! Back up your files before proceeding. Are you sure you want to proce ed? If you are sure you want to proceed, press Y . The restore process begins. First, all data on your hard drive is erased, and then the contents of the CD are copied onto[...]

65 Your notebook and its preinst alled softw are are designed to be trouble free. However, if you do encounter problems, this chapter may help you solve them. For minor problems, first try the following suggestions: ❂ Make sure that the notebook is powered on. ❂ Make sure that the AC adapter is prop erly connected to the com puter and that the [...]

getting started 66 battery and power Q My battery charge icon is not accurate or a battery charge does not last as long as I think it should. What should I do? A Try the following: ❂ Allow the battery to return to room temperature. ❂ Check your power manage ment settings in the Windows Cont rol Panel. See “ managing your battery consumption ?[...]

67 troubleshooting keyboard and touchpad Q My notebook is not responding to th e keyboard or the touchpad. How do I enable tapping on my touchpad? A Your notebook has locked up. Try one of the following to restart it: ❂ Press ctrl + alt + delete . ❂ Press and hold down t he Power button for approximately 5 seconds until the notebook turns off. [...]

getting started 68 Q My cursor jumps to a different location on the display or does not respond at all. What’s wrong? A It is probably one of two things: ❂ Your touchpad is dirty. Clean the touchpad with a damp cl oth (water only) and wipe it dry. ❂ Your touchpad is se t to accept tapping. See “ using the to uchpad ” in chapter 3 for mo r[...]

69 troubleshooting display brightness and resolution Q My display is blank. What’s wrong? A It could be several things: ❂ Your notebook may be “Sleeping.” Press any key to “wake” the notebook from Sleep mode. ❂ The brightness setting may be down too low. Press Fn + F8 several times to increase the brightness of the display. ❂ Your n[...]

getting started 70 sound and volume Q There is no sound coming from my notebook. What’s wrong? A The volume is turned down too low or is muted. Do the following: ❂ Press the volume up quick action bu tton to increase the sound level. ❂ Press both the volume up and the volume down buttons at the same time. (This is a quick way to mute and unmu[...]

71 troubleshooting printer Q My notebook is connected to a printer, but it’s not workin g. What should I do? A Try the following: ❂ Make sure that the printer power cable is plugged into a working electrical outlet and that the printer is powered on. ❂ Check the cable connections between your notebook and the printe r. ❂ Verify that you hav[...]

73 United States Federal Communications Commission Notice This equipment h as been test ed and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of th e FCC Rules. These limits are designed t o provide reason able pr otection agains t harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses,[...]

getting started 74 wireless communications The transmitting antenna must not be operated with any other antenna or transmitter. This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. The transmitter should be installed and ope rated with a minimum distance of 20 centimeters between th e radiator and[...]

75 appendix European Notice Products with the CE Marking comply with the EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) and the Low Voltage Directive (73/23/ EEC) issued by the Commission of the European Community and if this produc t has telecommunication functionality, the R&TTE Directive (1999/5/EC). Compliance with the directives implies conformity to the foll[...]

getting started 76 telephone 0141-9512461 To identify this product, refer to the model num ber found on the product. Canadian Notice This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Avis Canadien Cet appareil numerique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Reglement sur le m[...]

77 appendix U.S. Regulations Governing the Use of Modems This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC Rules. On this equipment is a label that contains, among oth er information, the FCC registration number and Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for this equipment. You must, upon request, provide this information to your telephone company. If your [...]

getting started 78 U.K. Modem Compliance Information This modem is approved by the secretar y of state at the Department of Trade and Industry for conn ection to a single exchange line of the public switched telephone network run by certain licensed public telecommunication operators or system connected thereto (direct e xchange lines only, not sha[...]

79 appendix This modem is approved for use in only the following functions: ❂ storage of telephone numbers for retrieval by a predator mined code ❂ initial proceed indication detection ❂ automatic calling / automatic answering ❂ tone detection ❂ loud-speaking facility This modem is not approved for conne ction to U.K. / private speech-ban[...]

getting started 80 notebook specifications dimensions depth: 10 in (254 mm) width: 13.8 in (352 mm) operating temperature 50°F to 90°F (10°C to 35°C) shipping/storage temperature 4°F to 140°F (-20°C to 60°C) humidity 20% to 80% maximum expandable memory 1 GB video display 15.4'' WXGA TFT LCD panel AACR53700001K4.book Page 80 Frida[...]

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