eMachines E520 Series User manual

eMachines E720/E520 Series
Quick Guide

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eMachines E720/E520 Series Quick Guide
Original Issue: 08/2008
eMachines E720/E520 Series Notebook PC
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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 eMachines Generic User Guide contains useful information applying to all
models in the eMachines product series. It covers basic topics such as eMachines
Recovery Management, using the keyboard, audio, etc. Please understand that
due to its nature, the Generic User Guide as well as the eMachinesSystem User
Guide mentioned below will occasionally refer to functions or features which
are only contained in certain models of the series, but not necessarily in the
model you purchased. Such instances are marked in the text with language such
as "only for certain models".
The Quick 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 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.
Follow these steps to access it:
1 Click on Start, All Programs, eMachinesSystem.
2 Click on eMachinesSystem User Guide.
Note: Viewing the file requires Adobe Reader. If Adobe Reader is not
installed on your computer, clicking on eMachinesSystem User Guide will
run the Adobe Reader setup program first. Follow the instructions on the
screen to complete the installation. For instructions on how to use Adobe
Reader, access the Help and Support menu.

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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 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio
output.
6 Wireless LAN
communication
button/indicator
Enables/disables the wireless LAN function.
Indicates the status of wireless LAN
communication.
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
and right)
The left and right buttons function like the
left and right mouse buttons.
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.
#Icon Item Description

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Closed front view
Rear view
#Item Description
1 Latch Locks and releases the lid.
#Item Description
1 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after
prolonged use.

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Left view
#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 DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter.
3 Ethernet (RJ-45) port Connects to an Ethernet 10/100-based
network.
4 External display
(VGA) port
Connects to a display device
(e.g., external monitor, LCD projector).
5 USB 2.0 port Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB
mouse, USB camera).
6 Line-in jack Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., audio
CD player, stereo walkman, mp3 player)
7 Microphone-in jack Accepts input from external
microphones.
8 Headphones/
speaker/line-out jack
Connects to audio line-out devices (e.g.,
speakers, headphones).

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Right view
#Icon Item Description
1 Optical drive Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs
2 Optical disk
access indicator
Lights up when the optical drive is active.
3 Optical drive
eject button
Ejects the optical disk from the drive.
4Emergency
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.

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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.
3Memory
compartment
Houses the computer's main memory.
4 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured
with screws).
5 Battery lock Locks the battery in position.
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
•Genuine Windows Vista®
Platform •Intel®Pentium®dual-core processor*
•Intel® Celeron®processor*
•Mobile Intel®GL40 Express Chipset
•IEEE 802.11b/g
System memory •Dual-channel support
•Up to 2 GB of DDR2 667 MHz memory, upgradeable
to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules
Display •15.4" WXGA 1280 x 800
Graphics •Mobile Intel®GL40 Express Chipset
Storage
subsystem
•2.5" hard disk drive
•Optical drive option:
• DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive*
• DVD/CD-RW combo drive*
Audio •Two built-in stereo speakers
•High-definition audio support
• MS-Sound compatible
•Built-in microphone
Communication •Integrated webcam*
•WLAN: IEEE 802.11b/g
•LAN: Fast Ethernet; Wake-on-LAN ready
Dimensions and
weight
•364.6 (W) x 273.6 (D) x 27.0/38.4 (H) mm
(14.4 x 10.8 x 1.1/1.5 inches)
•2.80 kg (6.17 lbs.) with 6-cell battery pack
Privacy control •BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords
•Kensington lock slot
Power
subsystem
•ACPI 3.0
•48.8 W 4400 mAh
•3-pin 65 W AC adapter
•ENERGY STAR®4.0*
Special keys
and controls
•88-/89-key keyboard
•Touchpad pointing device

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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 •USB 2.0 port
•External display (VGA) port
•Headphones/speaker/line-out jack
•Microphone-in jack
•Line-in jack
•Ethernet (RJ-45) port
•DC-in jack for AC adapter
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%