Acer eMachines E510 Series User manual

eMachines E510 Series
User's Guide

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eMachines E510 Series User's Guide
Original Issue: 05/2008
eMachines E510 Series Notebook PC
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Federal Communications Comission
Declaration of Conformity
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
The following local manufacturer/importer is responsible for this declaration:
We,
Acer Computer (Shanghai) Limited
3F, No. 168 Xizang medium road, Huangpu District,
Shanghai, China
Contact Person: Mr. Easy Lai
Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
Hereby declare that:
Is compliant with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the following
EC directives, and that all the necessary steps have been taken and are in force to assure
that production units of the same product will continue comply with the requirements.
EMC Directive 2004/108/EC as attested by conformity with the following harmonized
standards:
Product name: Notebook PC
Model number: ICL50
Machine type: eMachines E510
SKU number: eMachines E510-xxxxx
("x" = 0 - 9, a - z, or A - Z)
Name of responsible party: Acer America Corporation
Address of responsible party: 333 West San Carlos St.
San Jose, CA 95110
USA
Contact person: Acer Representitive
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Product: Notebook PC Trade Name: eMachines
Model Number: ICL50 Machine Type: eMachines E510
SKU Number: eMachines E510-xxxxx ("x" = 0~9, a ~ z, or A ~ Z)

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CE Issued Date: 29 February 2008
Acer Computer (Shanghai) Limited
Easy Lai / Director Date
29 Feb 2008

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First things first
We would like to thank you for making an eMachines notebook your choice for
meeting your mobile computing needs.
Your guides
To help you use your eMachines notebook, we have designed a set of guides:
First off, the Just for Starters... poster helps you get started with
setting up your computer.
The printed User's Guide introduces you to the basic features and
functions of your new computer. For more on how your computer
can help you to be more productive, please refer to the
eMachinesSystem User's Guide. This guide contains detailed
information on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery,
expansion options and troubleshooting. In addition it contains
warranty information and the general regulations and safety
notices for your notebook. It is available in Portable Document
Format (PDF) and comes preloaded on your notebook.
To view the user guide, click on eMachinesSystem User's Guide.
Note: Viewing the file requires Adobe Reader.

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Your eMachines notebook tour
After setting up your computer as illustrated in the Just for Starters... poster,
let us show you around your new eMachines notebook.
Top view
#ICON Item Description
1 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording.
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1. The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is closed
up.
2 Integrated
webcam
Web camera for video communication.
(for selected models)
3 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD),
displays computer output.
4 Power button Turns the computer on and off.
5 Wireless
communication
button/indicator
Enables/disables the wireless function.
Indicates the status of wireless LAN
communication.
6 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio
output.
7 Keyboard For entering data into your computer.
8 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands
when you use the computer.
9 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which
functions like a computer mouse.
10 Click buttons (left,
center and right)
The left and right buttons function like the
left and right mouse buttons; the center
button serves as a 4-way scroll button.
11 Power1Indicates the computer's power status.
Battery1Indicates the computer's batttery status.
1. Charging: The light shows amber when
the battery is charging.
2. Fully charged: The light shows green
when in AC mode.
HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is active.
Num Lock Lights up when Num Lock is activated.
Caps Lock Lights up when Caps Lock is activated.
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Volume up Increases the sound volume.
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Volume down Decreases the sound volume.
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Closed front view
Left view
#Icon Item Description
1 Microphone-in jack Accepts input from external
microphones.
2 Headphones/speaker/
line-out jack
Connects to audio line-out devices
(e.g., speakers, headphones).
3 Latch Locks and releases the lid.
#Icon Item Description
1 Kensington lock slot Connects to a Kensington-compatible
computer security lock.
Note: Wrap the computer security lock
cable around an immovable object such
as a table or handle of a locked drawer.
Insert the lock into the notch and turn
the key to secure the lock. Some keyless
models are also available.
2 External display
(VGA) port
Connects to a display device
(e.g., external monitor, LCD projector).
3 Ethernet (RJ-45) port Connects to an Ethernet 10/100-based
network.
4 2 USB 2.0 ports Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB
mouse, USB camera).
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Right view
Rear view
#Icon Item Description
1 USB 2.0 port Connect to USB 2.0 devices
(e.g., USB mouse, USB camera).
2 Optical drive Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs
3 Optical disk
access indicator
Lights up when the optical drive is active.
4 Optical drive
eject button
Ejects the optical disk from the drive.
5Emergency
eject hole
Ejects the optical drive tray when the
computer is turned off.
Note: Insert a paper clip to the emergency
eject hole to eject the optical drive tray when
the computer is off.
#Icon Item Description
1 DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter.
2 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after
prolonged use.
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Base view
#Icon Item Description
1 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack.
2 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal.
3 Battery lock Locks the battery in position.
4Memory
compartment
Houses the computer's main memory.
5 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured
with screws).
6 Ventilation slots and
cooling fan
Enable the computer to stay cool, even after
prolonged use.
Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening
of the fan.
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Specifications
Operating
system
•Linpus™Linux®console/X-Windows version*
•Genuine Windows Vista*
Platform •Intel®Celeron®processor
•Mobile Intel®GL960 Express Chipset
•IEEE 802.11b/g
System memory Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM support
Up to 1 GB of DDR2 533 MHz memory, upgradeable to 2
GB using two soDIMM modules (dual-channel support)
Display 15.4" WXGA 1280 x 800
Graphics •Mobile Intel®GL960 Express Chipset
(Intel®Graphics Media Accelerator X3100)
Storage
subsystem
•80/120/160/250 GB or larger hard disk drive
•Optical drive options:*
• DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive
• DVD/CD-RW combo drive
* This version of Linpus™Linux®only supports audio CD playback.
Audio •High-definition audio support with two built-in
stereo speakers
Communication •Video conference:
• Integrated webcam
• Built-in microphone
•WLAN: IEEE 802.11b/g
•LAN: Fast Ethernet; Wake-on-LAN ready
Dimensions
and weight
•366 (W) x 274 (D) x 33.6/42.6 (H) mm
(14.4 x 10.8 x 1.3/1.7 inches)
•2.80 kg (6.17 lbs.) with 6-cell battery pack
Power
subsystem
•ACPI 3.0 CPU power management standard: supports
Standby and Hibernation power-saving modes
•44.4 W 4000 mAh Li-ion battery pack (6-cell)
•3-pin 65 W AC adapter
Special keys and
controls
•88-/89-key keyboard
•Seamless touchpad

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Note: "*" only for certain models
Note: The specifications listed above are for reference only. The
exact configuration of your PC depends on the model purchased.
I/O interface •Three USB 2.0 ports
•External display (VGA) port
•Headphones/speaker/line-out jack
•Microphone-in jack
•Ethernet (RJ-45) port
•DC-in jack for AC adapter
Options and
accessories
•512 MB or 1 GB DDR2 soDIMM modules
•6-cell Li-ion battery pack
•3-pin 65 W AC adapter
•External USB floppy disk drive
Software •Adobe®Reader®
Environment •Temperature:
• Operating: 5 °C to 35 °C
• Non-operating: -20 °C to 65 °C
•Humidity (non-condensing):
• Operating: 20% to 80%
• Non-operating: 20% to 80%