eMachines Notebooks - Manual

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 infor...

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 the notebook and in this guide before you use your notebook....

11 first things first . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 eMachines Customer Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 before you contact us . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4how to cont...

19 Before you begin using your eMachines notebook, 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 features on your ...

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, 2003 1:5...

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, 2003 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, 2003 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 connector 4 FireWire (1394) port (on select models) Do not obstruct the air vents. They are necessary for proper airflow and cooling. If any of these vents are partially blocked ...

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 of these vents are partially blocked or obscured, your notebook may overheat. AACR53700001K4.book Page 24 Friday, Sept...

25 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 3 using your notebook AACR53...

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 power button to turn it off. ❂ forced power down : If your notebook is not responding or is locked up, y...

27 using your notebook using the touchpad The built-in touchpad includes all the functionality of a traditional mouse. Just like a mouse, the touchpad lets you point to items on the Windows desktop and in applications, such as word processing documents, spreadsheets, and presentation programs. To mo...

getting started 28 scrolling In some applications, you can drag your finger up or down on the scroll zone to roll the display up or down. tapping A unique feature of a touchpad, as compared to a traditional mouse, is the ability to recognize taps on the touchpad area as clicks of the left click butt...

29 using your notebook using the keyboard In addition to full-sized keys, your keyboard includes special function keys and a numeric keypad. Familiarize yourself with these keyboard features by reading the following paragraphs. special function keys Many of the function keys across the top of the ke...

31 using your notebook numeric keypad To lock in the numeric keypad, press Fn + . To unlock in the numeric keypad, press Fn + again. When the numeric keypad is locked in, the letters on the number keys are deactivated. To help you identify the status of the numeric keypad, the num lock status light ...

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, perform 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 ...

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

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, use only...

35 using your notebook adjusting the resolution Your notebook is already set to the optimal resolution for your display. If you use an external monitor or projector, you may need to adjust the resolution to best suit that device. The resolution setting and other display-related options are viewed an...

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...

39 using your notebook listening to audio CDs To play an audio CD: 1. Insert your CD into the CD/DVD drive. Wait a moment for your notebook to recognize the 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 d...

getting started 40 viewing DVDs It’s fun, convenient, and easy to watch a DVD on your notebook! 1. Insert your DVD into the CD/DVD drive. Wait a moment for the notebook to recognize the disc and begin playback. 2. If your DVD does not play automatically, open PowerDVD from the Windows desktop. Click...

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. The 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. Inse...

47 You can use your notebook on either battery or AC power. Your choice of power source depends on your preference 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 b...

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 frequently. initial charge As mentioned in chapter 1, “ getting started ,”...

49 battery managing your battery consumption Battery operating time depends on the software applications you are using and your Windows power-related system settings. monitoring the battery charge Closely monitor your battery charge to ensure that your notebook always has the power necessary to cont...

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 ope...

getting started 54 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 po...

55 Read this chapter when you need to upgrade or replace your: ❂ battery ❂ memory ❂ hard drive assembly All user-replaceable components are accessed from the bottom of the notebook. The components inside your notebook are sensitive to static electricity, also known as electrostatic discharge. Before...

getting started 58 memory To remove and install a memory module: 1. Power off your notebook and close the display. Disconnect all cables, including the AC power adapter, modem, and network cables. 2. Place your notebook upside down on a stable work surface. 3. Remove the memory compartment cover scr...

61 upgrades and replacements hard drive assembly Your notebook includes one high-capacity, industry-standard, 9.5-mm IDE hard disk drive. This hard drive is housed in a bracket, which is inserted into the hard-drive compartment. All eMachines replacement drives are shipped in a bracket. To remove an...

63 If you ever need to restore your notebook to its original configuration, use the restore CDs that were shipped inside the box with your notebook. The restore CDs contain a copy of all software that was preinstalled on your notebook. To perform a system restore: 1. While your notebook is turned on...

65 Your notebook and its preinstalled software 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 proper...

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 management settings in the Windows Control Panel....

67 troubleshooting keyboard and touchpad Q My notebook is not responding to the 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 the Power button for approximat...

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 b...

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 button to increase the sound level. ❂ Press both the volume up and the volume down buttons at the same ...

71 troubleshooting printer Q My notebook is connected to a printer, but it’s not working. 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 noteboo...

73 United States Federal Communications Commission Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential in...

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 operated with a minimum dis...

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 product has telecommunication functionality, the R&TTE Directive (1999/5/EC). Compliance wi...

getting started 76 telephone 0141-9512461 To identify this product, refer to the model number 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 re...

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 other information, the FCC registration number and Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for this equipment. You must, upon request, provide thi...

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 ...

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 A...