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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 desired image on it, and 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 in the following order

notebook display (default)

external monitor (if connected)

both the notebook display and the external monitor
(if an external monitor is connected)

S-Video (if connected)

Fn + F7

display: decrease brightness

Fn + F8

display: increase brightness

Fn + F9

CD/DVD: play/pause 

Fn + F10

CD/DVD: stop 

Fn + F11

CD/DVD: play previous track

Fn + F12

CD/DVD: play next track

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Summary of Contents for AAFW53700001K0

Page 1: ...User s Guide...

Page 2: ...for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein nor for incidental or consequential damage resulting from the furnishing performance or use of this material The information in this us...

Page 3: ...h our range of services and support We ve highlighted some basic care and safety information to help you keep your notebook in good operating condition eMachines stands behind our value proposition to...

Page 4: ...etails about your warranty are included in the box your notebook was shipped in Our warranty includes guarantee on parts and labor technical support through our website email and telephone If you have...

Page 5: ...sites include the following help options frequently asked questions Sometimes what seems like a big problem can be resolved quickly and easily with a few helpful tips Look up the topic that most likel...

Page 6: ...our problem on the first call so you can get back to enjoying your eMachines notebook To speak with a support representative call the phone number for your country Please note that calls are charged a...

Page 7: ...t information about your notebook and get help on the following websites eMachines home page http www emachines com North America support page http www emachines com support tech_support html United K...

Page 8: ...re changes When using AC power Use only the AC adapter and power cord that comes with your notebook Verify the voltage of the power source and use only the type indicated on the rating label The AC ad...

Page 9: ...n on hard drives Use only a soft cloth moistened with water to clean your notebook Do not use household chemicals to clean your notebook they may damage it Use only recommended upgrade or replacement...

Page 10: ...book The notebook has been exposed to excessive moisture The notebook has been exposed to excessive hot or cold temperatures The equipment has been dropped or is damaged Do the following to work comfo...

Page 11: ...g power button settings 26 using the touchpad 27 clicking 27 scrolling 28 tapping 28 changing touchpad settings 28 using the keyboard 29 special function keys 29 numeric keypad 31 using quick action b...

Page 12: ...63 troubleshooting 65 battery and power 66 keyboard and touchpad 67 display brightness and resolution 69 sound and volume 70 CDs and DVDs 70 printer 71 error messages 71 notices and specifications 73...

Page 13: ...ttery pack connecting the power adapter opening the notebook turning it on 1 Install your battery by first placing your notebook upside down on a stable surface Hold the battery pack label side down a...

Page 14: ...see chapter 3 using your notebook Use only the AC adapter and power cord that were shipped with your notebook Using a different AC adapter or power cord may result in fire or damage to your notebook I...

Page 15: ...etting 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 comfortable viewing an...

Page 16: ...rocess is simple Just read the questions on the screen and follow the prompts If you need some help see the quick setup poster and the Windows XP startup information that are included in the box If yo...

Page 17: ...rograms 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 noteboo...

Page 18: ...s 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 notebook As you begin using...

Page 19: ...pen 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 keyb...

Page 20: ...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...

Page 21: ...getting started 22 right side 1 Kensington lock slot 3 CD DVD eject button 2 CD DVD drive 4 CD DVD manual eject button...

Page 22: ...tor 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 ven...

Page 23: ...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...

Page 24: ...f 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 us...

Page 25: ...ocated on the Advanced tab Shut down completely powers down the notebook just like when you turn off your computer using Start Turn Off Computer Turn Off The system closes all open programs and turns...

Page 26: ...d in applications such as word processing documents spreadsheets and presentation programs To move the pointer on the display move your finger across the touchpad clicking The left and right click but...

Page 27: ...h this feature you may find it helpful Because inadvertent taps may confuse new users by default this feature is turned off on your notebook changing touchpad settings If you want to enable tapping or...

Page 28: ...specific to eMachines notebooks Standard function keys are defined by your software applications and may have different meanings in different applications For the definitions of standard function keys...

Page 29: ...select models only toggle on off Fn F3 Sleep mode toggle on off Fn F4 display toggle in the following order notebook display default external monitor if connected both the notebook display and the ex...

Page 30: ...eric 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 turns on...

Page 31: ...uttons 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 search 4 music player 5 vo...

Page 32: ...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 activity blinking hard drive is active off no hard drive activity 6 battery...

Page 33: ...ightness To quickly change the brightness of the display use the special function keys Do not use household chemicals to clean your notebook These cleaners may damage your display as well as the finis...

Page 34: ...rnal TV or monitor instead of the notebook display To enable TV output 1 Connect the external TV or monitor to the notebook Obtain a standard S Video cable This cable can be purchased at most TV and c...

Page 35: ...display brightness contrast color saturation or size These and other settings are viewed and changed through the Monitor Panel and TV tabs Click the top right corner of a tab to access the associated...

Page 36: ...The CD DVD drive in this product contains a laser diode that complies with the laser product performance and safety standards as a Class 1 laser product The CD DVD drive in this notebook employs a las...

Page 37: ...the tray pops open slide it completely out 3 Place the disc in the tray with the label facing up Press gently on the disc until it snaps into place on the spindle 4 Slide the tray back into the drive...

Page 38: ...dows Media Player by doing one of the following Press the music player quick action button Then click the play button on the Windows Media Player panel to begin playback or From the desktop click Star...

Page 39: ...ck Start All Programs eMachines PowerDVD The emachines PowerDVD player is displayed 3 Click the play button to begin playing the DVD When playing a DVD you can stop pause resume play and go to a diffe...

Page 40: ...n audio CD You create audio CDs through Windows Media Player 1 Insert a standard CD R or CD RW into the CD drive Wait a moment for your notebook to recognize the disc 2 Open Windows Media Player by do...

Page 41: ...opy 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 of the songs you want click the red Copy Music button Windows Media P...

Page 42: ...Insert a standard CD R or CD RW into the CD drive Wait a moment for your notebook to recognize the disc 2 Select the items you want to copy to CD using the following procedure a Click Start My Comput...

Page 43: ...yed while your notebook copies the selected files to the temporary holding area f If you need to add other files to the temporary holding area repeat steps a through e This copy process assembles the...

Page 44: ...of your selected folders and files b In the Writing Tasks area of the window click Write these files to CD The following wizard is displayed c Enter a name for the CD and then click Next d Wait until...

Page 45: ...uses the display and the CD DVD drive uses substantially more power than working on a word processing file If you plan to frequently use the battery read this chapter to learn about charging your batt...

Page 46: ...pter 1 getting started to properly charge your battery the first time you must leave the AC adapter connected to the notebook until the yellow battery status light goes off Depending on your configura...

Page 47: ...e or save and close your work session Use the tools listed on the following pages to keep track of your battery charge Tips for extending your battery life set your power scheme to Max Battery see cha...

Page 48: ...ttery charge monitoring tool When you place your cursor over this icon a message illustrated below is displayed showing you how much charge your battery has left status lights If your battery status l...

Page 49: ...Either connect to an AC power source or save and close your work session changing your power related settings Your notebook comes configured for optimal battery usage You may want to view and change t...

Page 50: ...ible sounds Select the message type and the power level at which you want each to occur power meter This tab displays current power and battery status information advanced Advanced options include set...

Page 51: ...e AC adapter and either turn on or restart your notebook 4 Completely discharge the battery by doing the following a From your desktop click Start Control Panel Performance and Maintenance Power Optio...

Page 52: ...tings a From your desktop click Start Control Panel Performance and Maintenance Power Options b On the Power Schemes tab select the option you prefer such as Portable Laptop or Max Battery c On the Al...

Page 53: ...your notebook are sensitive to static electricity also known as electrostatic discharge Before handling system components use appropriate precautions including turning off all system power unplugging...

Page 54: ...release the battery release button 1 The battery will pop up Grasp the raised edge of the battery pack and lift it out of the battery compartment 2 Before performing any of the procedures in this sec...

Page 55: ...the battery into position and then press 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 direc...

Page 56: ...er See the illustration at the beginning of this chapter for the location of the memory compartment Before performing any of the procedures in this section follow industry standard practices for preve...

Page 57: ...acements 4 To remove an existing memory module gently press outward on the retaining clips on both sides of the memory module 1 until the memory module is released and tilts upward Then pull the modul...

Page 58: ...the module until the retaining clips click into place 2 6 Replace the memory compartment cover and retaining screw Insert the battery pack and reconnect your cables The memory module is keyed so that...

Page 59: ...hard drive in your notebook first copy to a backup CD any programs files or information that you want to move to the new hard drive After you install the new hard drive you must perform a system resto...

Page 60: ...the hard drive assembly as shown in the previous illustration and slide the assembly completely into the open compartment 5 Replace the hard drive retaining screw reinsert the battery pack and reconn...

Page 61: ...ws XP and press Enter 4 At This process will restore the contents of your hard drive to its original state press Enter The restore process erases all data and files from your notebook s hard drive Any...

Page 62: ...he next media and press Enter remove restore CD 2 from the drive and insert restore CD 3 Press Enter 8 When the restore process is finished remove the last restore CD from the CD DVD drive and press E...

Page 63: ...connected to the computer and that the adapter is plugged into a working electrical outlet Check the brightness setting of the display For further troubleshooting information refer to the remainder of...

Page 64: ...ou should try Press the Power button on your notebook If the battery related status light blinks quickly when you press the power button your battery is fully discharged Connect to AC power and press...

Page 65: ...ngs Next you will highlight Tapping and check the Enable Tapping box in the properties window Q When typing on my notebook my mouse cursor moves how do I stop it A Based on how you position your hands...

Page 66: ...y 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 cloth water only and wipe it dry Your touchpad is set to accept tappi...

Page 67: ...es to toggle through the attached display an external monitor or TV or both Your notebook may be Hibernating Press the Power button once to resume from Hibernate mode The lid switch may be stuck Press...

Page 68: ...d that the Volume sliders are not all the way down CDs and DVDs Q My CD DVD drive doesn t read my disc or takes a long time to start up What s wrong A Be aware that CDs and DVDs take approximately 30...

Page 69: ...your printer model For more information about installing the printer driver refer to the documentation that came with your printer or to Windows online help error messages Q I receive an Out of Memory...

Page 70: ...which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving anten...

Page 71: ...mity United States 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 accep...

Page 72: ...rence EN55024 IEC61000 4 2 3 4 5 6 8 11 Electromagnetic Immunity EN61000 3 2 IEC61000 3 2 Power Line Harmonics EN61000 3 3 IEC61000 3 3 Power Line Flicker EN60950 IEC60950 Product Safety For devices w...

Page 73: ...nd 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 r...

Page 74: ...ible You will be informed of your right to file a complaint with the FCC Your telephone company may make changes in its facilities equipment operations or procedures that could affect proper operation...

Page 75: ...on is to be made by another person and that period of notification has expired This modem is suitable for use only on telephone lines proved with Loop disconnect or Multi Frequency Dialing Facilities...

Page 76: ...nnection to U K private speech band services This modem does not support an automatic redial function Any other usage will invalidate the approval of your modem if as a result it then ceases to confor...

Page 77: ...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...

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