eMachines Notebook Series User manual

eMachines Notebook Series
Quick Guide

Model number: __________________________________
Serial number: ___________________________________
Date of purchase: ________________________________
Place of purchase: ________________________________
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eMachines Notebook Series Quick Guide
Original Issue: 07/2010

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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 setup 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 range. It covers basic topics such as system
recovery, using the keyboard, audio, etc. Please understand that due to its nature,
the eMachines Generic User Guide will occasionally refer to functions or features
which are only contained in certain models, but not necessarily in the model you
have purchased. Such instances are marked in the text with language such as "only
for certain models".
This 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 eMachines Generic User Guide,which 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 > eMachines Documentation.
2 Click on eMachines Generic User Guide.
Note: Viewing the file requires Adobe Reader. If Adobe Reader is not
installed on your computer, clicking on eMachines Generic 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 setup poster, let us show you
around your new eMachines notebook.
Top view
#Icon Item Description
1 Integrated webcam Web camera for video communication.
(For selected models only.)
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2 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD),
displays computer output (configuration
may vary by model).
3 Speaker Delivers audio output.
4 HDD indicator Indicates when the hard disk drive is
active.
Num lock indicator Lights up when Num Lock is activated.
Caps lock indicator Lights up when Caps lock is activated.
5 Power button Turns the computer on and off.
6 Wireless LAN
communication
button/indicator
Enables/disables the wireless LAN
function. Indicates the status of wireless
LAN communication.
Bluetooth
communication
button/indicator
Enables/disables the Bluetooth function.
Indicates the status of Bluetooth
communication (only for certain models).
7 Keyboard For entering data into your computer.
8 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which
functions like a computer mouse.
9 Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status.
Battery indicator Indicates the computer's battery status.
1. Charging: The light shows amber when
the battery is charging.
2. Fully charged: The light shows green
when in AC mode.
10 Click buttons
(left and right)
The left and right buttons function like the
left and right mouse buttons.
11 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording.
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Hotkeys
The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the
computer's controls like screen brightness and volume output.
To activate hotkeys, press and hold the <Fn> key before pressing the other key in
the hotkey combination.
Hotkey Icon Function Description
<Fn> + <F1> Hotkey help Displays help on hotkeys.
<Fn> + <F2> System properties Starts System Properties for
displaying system information.
<Fn> + <F3> Power options Starts Power Options for power
management.
<Fn> + <F4> Sleep Puts the computer in Sleep mode.
<Fn> + <F5> Display toggle Switches display output between
the display screen, external monitor
(if connected) and both.
<Fn> + <F6> Display off Turns the display screen backlight
off to save power. Press any key to
return.
<Fn> + <F7> Touchpad toggle Turns the touchpad on and off.
<Fn> + <F8> Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off.
<Fn> + < > Volume up Increases the sound volume.
<Fn> + < > Volume down Decreases the sound volume.
<Fn> + < > Brightness up Increases the screen brightness.
<Fn> + < > Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness.

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Front view
Rear view
#Icon Item Description
1 2-in-1 card reader Accepts Secure Digital (SD),
MultiMediaCard (MMC).
Note: Push to remove/install the card. Only
one card can operate at any given time.
#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 Battery Provides power for the computer to be used
while unplugged.
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Left view
#Icon Item Description
1 Ethernet (RJ-45) port Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-
based network.
2 External display
(VGA) port
Connects to a display device (e.g., external
monitor, LCD projector).
3 HDMI port Supports high-definition digital video
connections.
4 USB 2.0 port Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB
mouse, USB camera).
5 Microphone-in jack Accepts inputs from external microphones.
Headphone / speaker /
line-out jack
Connects to audio line-out devices
(e.g., speakers, headphones).
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Right view
#Icon Item Description
1 USB 2.0 ports Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB
mouse, USB camera).
2 Optical disc drive Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs.
3 Optical drive access
indicator
Lights up when the optical drive is active.
4 Optical drive eject
button
Ejects the optical disc from the drive.
5 Emergency 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
Environment
#Icon Item Description
1 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack.
2 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal.
3 Hard disk bay /
memory compartment
Houses the computer's hard disk (secured
with screws) and main memory.
4 Battery lock Locks the battery in position.
•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%
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