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Using the DVD drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Adding and removing a PC Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Viewing the display on a projector or monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Managing Power

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Monitoring the battery charge  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Recharging the battery   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Recalibrating the battery   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Changing batteries  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Replacing the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Extending battery life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Conserving battery power  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Using alternate power sources  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Changing power modes   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Upgrading Your Notebook

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Preventing static electricity discharge  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Adding or replacing memory  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Replacing the hard drive kit   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

Maintaining Your Notebook

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Caring for your notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
Cleaning your notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65

Cleaning the exterior  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
Cleaning the keyboard   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
Cleaning the notebook screen   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
Cleaning CDs or DVDs  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

Protecting your computer from viruses  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
Updating Windows  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
Restoring your system  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

Troubleshooting

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Safety guidelines  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
First steps   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
Troubleshooting  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

Summary of Contents for M5000 Series

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Page 3: ...Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 15 Finding your specifications 16 3 Getting Started 17 Installing the battery 18 Connecting the AC adapter 19 Protecting from power source problems 21 Starting your notebook 22 Waking up your notebook 23 Turning off your notebook 23 Restarting rebooting your notebook 24 Status indicators 25 Using the keyboard 26 Key types 27 System key combinations 28 Quick ac...

Page 4: ... battery 49 Extending battery life 51 Conserving battery power 51 Using alternate power sources 52 Changing power modes 52 6 Upgrading Your Notebook 55 Preventing static electricity discharge 56 Adding or replacing memory 57 Replacing the hard drive kit 60 7 Maintaining Your Notebook 63 Caring for your notebook 64 Cleaning your notebook 65 Cleaning the exterior 65 Cleaning the keyboard 66 Cleaning...

Page 5: ...nagement 79 Hard drive 79 Internet 81 Keyboard 82 Memory 83 Modem dial up 83 Mouse 87 Networks 88 Passwords 88 PC Cards 88 Power 89 Printer 89 Sound 91 Touchpad 92 Video 92 Telephone support 93 Before calling eMachines Customer Care 93 Telephone numbers 94 A Safety Regulatory and Legal Information 95 Index 107 ...

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Page 7: ... IBQUFS 1 www eMachines com FUUJOH FMQ Using the eMachines Web site Using Help and Support Using Your Computer guide Using online help ...

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Page 13: ... eMachines com IFDLJOH 0VU PVS F BDIJOFT PUFCPPL Identifying features Locating your notebook s model and serial number Locating the Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity Locating the specifications for your notebook ...

Page 14: ... LCD panel by sliding the release latch Power indicator LED on notebook is on LED blinking notebook is in Standby mode LED off notebook is off Battery charge indicator LED on battery is charging LED blinking battery charge is very low LED off battery is fully charged LCD panel release latch Battery charge indicator Power indicator ...

Page 15: ... jack Plug a microphone into this jack Headphone jack Plug amplified speakers or headphones into this jack The built in speakers are turned off when speakers or headphones are plugged into this jack PC Card slot Insert one Type II PC Card into this slot For more information see Adding and removing a PC Card on page 41 PC Card slot Microphone jack Headphone jack Modem jack Ethernet jack ...

Page 16: ...ton cable lock to this slot DVD drive Insert CDs or DVDs into this drive For more information see Using the DVD drive on page 38 This drive may be a combination DVD CD RW or recordable DVD drive To determine the type of drive in the notebook examine the drive tray s plastic cover and compare the logo to those listed in Identifying drive types on page 38 DVD drive Kensington lock slot ...

Page 17: ...rning Do not work for long periods with the notebook resting on your lap If the air vents are blocked the notebook may become hot enough to harm your skin Caution Do not block or insert objects into these slots If these slots are blocked your notebook may overheat resulting in unexpected shutdown or permanent damage to the notebook Caution Provide adequate space around your notebook so air vents a...

Page 18: ...ory bay Install as many as two memory modules into this bay For more information see Adding or replacing memory on page 57 System label Includes the product model and serial number and technical support information For more information see Identifying your model on page 15 Hard drive bay The hard drive is located in this bay For more information see Replacing the hard drive kit on page 60 Memory b...

Page 19: ...ur skin Caution Do not block or insert objects into these slots If these slots are blocked your notebook may overheat resulting in unexpected shutdown or permanent damage to the notebook Caution Provide adequate space around your notebook so air vents are not obstructed Do not use the notebook on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface Component Description Status indicators Power button Keyboard ...

Page 20: ...ttings in Using Your Computer which has been included on your hard drive To access this guide click Start All Programs then click eMachines Documentation Keyboard Provides all the features of a full sized desktop keyboard For more information see Using the keyboard on page 26 Speakers Provide audio output when headphones or amplified speakers are not plugged in Touchpad Provides all the functional...

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Page 23: ...UUJOH 4UBSUFE Installing the battery Connecting the AC adapter Turning your notebook on and off Using the status indicators keyboard quick action buttons and the touchpad Adjusting the volume Turning your wireless network on and off ...

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Page 25: ...rged before you use your notebook on battery power for the first time the battery life may be much shorter than you expect If the battery life seems short even after being charged for three hours the battery may need to be recalibrated For information on recalibrating the battery see Recalibrating the battery on page 47 Caution Make sure that you use the AC adapter that came with your notebook or ...

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Page 27: ...UIFN UP B TVSHF QSPUFDUPS XIJDI BCTPSCT WPMUBHF TVSHFT BOE QSFWFOUT UIFN GSPN SFBDIJOH ZPVS OPUFCPPL Warning High voltages can enter your notebook through both the power cord and the modem connection To protect your notebook and avoid electrical shock use a surge protector If you have a telephone modem use a surge protector that has a modem jack If you have a cable modem use a surge protector that...

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Page 29: ...FCPPL Warning Do not work for long periods with the notebook resting on your lap If the air vents are blocked the notebook may become hot enough to harm your skin Caution Provide adequate space around your notebook so air vents are not obstructed Do not use the notebook on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface Tips Tricks For more information about changing the power button mode see Changing Pow...

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Page 31: ...r LED on AC power is connected LED off AC power is not connected Caps lock LED on Caps lock is turned on LED off Caps lock is turned off Num lock LED on Numeric keypad is turned on LED off Numeric keypad is turned off DVD drive LED blinking The drive is in use LED off The drive is not in use Hard drive LED blinking The drive is in use LED off The drive is not in use Hard drive AC power Caps lock N...

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Page 33: ...ormation see System key combinations on page 28 Navigation keys Press these keys to move the cursor to the beginning of a line to the end of a line up the page down the page to the beginning of a document or to the end of a document Arrow keys Press these keys to move the cursor up down right or left Application key Press this key for quick access to shortcut menus and help assistants in Windows W...

Page 34: ...Ethernet or Wifi communication devices are examples of devices that provide wireless communication Important Your notebook came to you with the optional wireless network turned off Enter Standby mode Press the power button to leave Standby mode For more information see Changing Power Saving Settings in Using Your Computer which has been included on your hard drive To access this guide click Start ...

Page 35: ...kip back one CD or DVD song or track Skip ahead one CD or DVD song or track Turn on Num Lock so you can use the numeric keypad Press this key combination again to turn off Num Lock The Num Lock status indicator appears when this function is turned on Press and hold then press this system key To 1 ...

Page 36: ...arching for files in Using Your Computer which has been included on your hard drive To access this guide click Start All Programs then click eMachines Documentation Music player Open your default music player Volume down Turn the volume down Press the Volume Up and Volume Down buttons at the same time to mute or un mute the sound Volume up Turn the volume up Press the Volume Up and Volume Down but...

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Page 38: ...h has been included on your hard drive To access this guide click Start All Programs then click eMachines Documentation To Do this Move the pointer on the screen Move your finger around on the touchpad If you run out of space and need to move the pointer farther lift your finger move it to the middle of the touchpad then continuemovingyour finger Select an object on the screen Position the pointer...

Page 39: ... object Quickly press and release the right button once This action is called right clicking Move an object on the screen Position the pointer over the object Press the left button and hold it down then use the touchpad to move drag the object to the appropriate part of the screen Release the button to drop the object where you want it To Do this ...

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Page 41: ...ing in an airplane IEEE 802 11a IEEE 802 11b and IEEE 802 11g communication devices are examples of devices that provide wireless communication Warning In environments where the risk of interference to other devices or services is harmful or perceived as harmful the option to use a wireless device may be restricted or eliminated Airports Hospitals and Oxygen or flammable gas laden atmospheres are ...

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Page 43: ... IBQUFS 37 www eMachines com 6TJOH SJWFT BOE 1PSUT Using the DVD drive Using a PC Card Viewing the display on a monitor projector or television ...

Page 44: ...PT If your drive has this logo This is your drive type Use your drive for Combination DVD CD RW drive Installing programs playing audio CDs playing DVDs accessing data and recording music and data to recordable CDs You cannot use this drive to create DVDs Recordable DVD Drive Installing programs playing audio CDs playing DVDs accessing data recording music and data to recordable CDs and recording ...

Page 45: ...When handling CDs and DVDs touch only the center and outside edges Touching the reflective surface of the disc may damage it For information about cleaning a CD or DVD see Cleaning CDs or DVDs on page 66 Important Some music CDs have copy protection software You may not be able to play these CDs on your notebook Important When you place a single sided disc in the tray make sure that the label side...

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Page 50: ...TU QSPQFSUJFT TVDI BT Screen Resolution PS Color Quality JG OFDFTTBSZ 10 MJDL OK Important Press to switch between viewing the display on the LCD panel and viewing the display on the projector or monitor Important If an external monitor or projector is connected and you close the LCD panel your notebook may turn off the LCD panel but will not enter Standby mode ...

Page 51: ... IBQUFS 45 www eMachines com BOBHJOH 1PXFS Checking and recharging the battery Recalibrating the battery Changing batteries Extending the life of the battery ...

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Page 55: ... ZPVS XPSL BOE UVSO PGG ZPVS OPUFCPPL 2 MPTF UIF QBOFM 3 5VSO ZPVS OPUFCPPL PWFS TP UIF CPUUPN JT GBDJOH VQ Warning Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with a battery specifically manufactured for your eMachines notebook Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions The battery used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if m...

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Page 59: ...SE ESJWF UIFO UVSOT UIF QPXFS DPNQMFUFMZ PGG If your notebook is and you want to then On Enter Standby mode Press On Enter Hibernate mode must be activated Click Start then click Turn Off Computer Press and hold 4 5 then click Hibernate In Standby or Hibernate mode Exit Standby or Hibernate mode Press the power button ...

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Page 61: ... IBQUFS 55 www eMachines com 6QHSBEJOH PVS PUFCPPL Adding and replacing memory Replacing the hard drive ...

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Page 69: ... IBQUFS 63 www eMachines com BJOUBJOJOH PVS PUFCPPL Caring for your notebook Cleaning your notebook Protecting your notebook from viruses Updating Windows Restoring your system ...

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Page 77: ... IBQUFS 71 www eMachines com 5SPVCMFTIPPUJOH Troubleshooting typical hardware and software problems Getting telephone support Using automated troubleshooting systems ...

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Page 100: ...JDFT UISPVHI ZPVS UFMFQIPOF UP HFU BOTXFST UP ZPVS RVFTUJPOT Resource Service description How to reach eMachines Customer Care Talk to a eMachines Customer Care representative about a non tutorial technical support question See Before calling eMachines Customer Care on page 93 before calling United States 801 401 1419 6 00am to 10 00pm PST Canada 604 637 1419 6 00am to 10 00pm PST United Kingdom 0...

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Page 104: ...XJSFMFTT EFWJDFT YBNQMFT PG DPNNPO SFTUSJDUJPOT BSF MJTUFE CFMPX Warning Radio frequency wireless communication can interfere with equipment on commercial aircraft Current aviation regulations require wireless devices to be turned off while traveling in an airplane 802 11B also known as wireless Ethernet or Wifi and Bluetooth communication devices are examples of devices that provide wireless comm...

Page 105: ...ZTUFN BSF JOUFOEFE UP CF VTFE JOEPPST O TPNF BSFBT VTF PG UIFTF EFWJDFT PVUEPPST JT QSPIJCJUFE 0QFSBUJPO PG UIJT EFWJDF JT TVCKFDU UP UIF GPMMPXJOH UXP DPOEJUJPOT 5IJT EFWJDF NBZ OPU DBVTF IBSNGVM JOUFSGFSFODF BOE UIJT EFWJDF NVTU BDDFQU BOZ JOUFSGFSFODF SFDFJWFE JODMVEJOH JOUFSGFSFODF UIBU NBZ DBVTF VOEFTJSFE PQFSBUJPO PG UIF EFWJDF Caution Only use drivers approved for the country in which the d...

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Page 108: ... GPMMPXJOH UXP DPOEJUJPOT 5IJT EFWJDF NBZ OPU DBVTF IBSNGVM JOUFSGFSFODF BOE UIJT EFWJDF NVTU BDDFQU BOZ JOUFSGFSFODF SFDFJWFE JODMVEJOH JOUFSGFSFODF UIBU NBZ DBVTF VOEFTJSFE PQFSBUJPO PG UIF EFWJDF 6OJOUFOUJPOBM FNJUUFS QFS 4 5IJT EJHJUBM BQQBSBUVT EPFT OPU FYDFFE UIF MBTT MJNJUT GPS SBEJP OPJTF FNJTTJPOT GSPN EJHJUBM BQQBSBUVT BT TFU PVU JO UIF SBEJP JOUFSGFSFODF SFHVMBUJPOT PG OEVTUSZ BOBEB Cau...

Page 109: ...UFSBUJPOT NBEF CZ UIF VTFS UP UIJT FRVJQNFOU PS FRVJQNFOU NBMGVODUJPOT NBZ HJWF UIF UFMFDPNNVOJDBUJPOT DPNQBOZ DBVTF UP SFRVFTU UIF VTFS UP EJTDPOOFDU UIF FRVJQNFOU 6TFST TIPVME NBLF TVSF GPS UIFJS PXO QSPUFDUJPO UIBU UIF FMFDUSJDBM HSPVOE DPOOFDUJPOT PG UIF QPXFS VUJMJUZ UFMFQIPOF MJOFT BOE JOUFSOBM NFUBMMJD XBUFS QJQF TZTUFN JG QSFTFOU BSF DPOOFDUFE UPHFUIFS 5IJT QSFDBVUJPO NBZ CF QBSUJDVMBSMZ J...

Page 110: ...QSPDFFEJOH JOEJDBUJPO G UIJT NPEFN JT UP CF VTFE XJUI B 1 9 XIJDI IBT FYUFOTJPO XJSJOH PXOFE CZ 5 DPOOFDUJPO PG UIF NPEFN UP UIF 1 9 DBO POMZ CF DBSSJFE PVU CZ 5 PS CZ UIF BVUIPSJ FE NBJOUBJOFS PG UIF 1 9 VOMFTT UIF BVUIPSJ FE NBJOUBJOFS IBT CFFO HJWFO EBZT XSJUUFO OPUJDF UIBU UIF DPOOFDUJPO JT UP CF NBEF CZ BOPUIFS QFSTPO BOE UIBU QFSJPE PG OPUJGJDBUJPO IBT FYQJSFE 5IJT NPEFN JT TVJUBCMF GPS VTF ...

Page 111: ...4UBOEBSE 4IPVME UIF VOJU FWFS OFFE TFSWJDJOH DPOUBDU BO BVUIPSJ FE TFSWJDF MPDBUJPO 1 3 45 3 T BO 3 45 3 1BSUOFS F BDIJOFT IBT EFUFSNJOFE UIBU UIJT QSPEVDU NFFUT UIF 3 45 3 HVJEFMJOFT GPS FOFSHZ FGGJDJFODZ XIFO VTFE XJUI B DPNQVUFS FRVJQQFE XJUI B JTQMBZ 1PXFS BOBHFNFOU 4ZTUFN Warning Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified in this manual may result i...

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Page 115: ...OTUBMMJOH SFQMBDJOH TUBUVT JOEJDBUPS USPVCMFTIPPUJOH IFBEQIPOF KBDL IFMQ POMJOF VTJOH FMQ BOE 4VQQPSU TFBSDIJOH TUBSUJOH VTJOH JCFSOBUF NPEF IPU TXBQQJOH JOEJDBUPST 4FF TUBUVT JOEJDBUPST JOTUBMMJOH CBUUFSZ EFWJDFT IBSE ESJWF NFNPSZ 1 BSE OUFSOFU CVUUPO USPVCMFTIPPUJOH 32 DPOGMJDUT KBDLT 4FF DPOOFDUJPOT FOTJOHUPO DBCMF MPDL MPDL TMPU LFZ DPNCJOBUJPOT LFZCPBSE CVUUPOT DMFBOJOH DPOOFDUJOH GFBUVSFT MP...

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Page 118: ...SPVCMFTIPPUJOH TQFBLFST CVJMU JO KBDL TQFDJGJDBUJPOT 4UBOECZ NPEF TZTUFN LFZ TUBSUJOH OPUFCPPL QSPHSBNT TUBUJD FMFDUSJDJUZ TUBUVT JOEJDBUPST CBUUFSZ DIBSHF BQT PDL ESJWF BDUJWJUZ 7 ESJWF 7 38 ESJWF IBSE ESJWF MPDBUJPO VN PDL OVNFSJD LFZQBE 1BE PDL QPXFS SFDPSEBCMF 7 ESJWF TVSHF QSPUFDUPS 4VTQFOE TZTUFN JEFOUJGJDBUJPO MBCFM TZTUFN LFZT DPNCJOBUJPOT MPDBUJOH UZQFT TZTUFN SFTUPSF 5 UFDIOJDBM TVQQPSU ...

Page 119: ...8FC TJUF DPOOFDUJPO TQFFE UVSOJOH PGG OPUFCPPL XJSFMFTT OFUXPSL UVSOJOH PO OPUFCPPL XJSFMFTT OFUXPSL 6 VQEBUJOH EFWJDF ESJWFST PSUPO OUJ7JSVT 8JOEPXT VQHSBEJOH 64 GMBTI ESJWF 64 QPSU 7 7 QPSU WJEFP QMBZJOH USPVCMFTIPPUJOH WJSVT QSPUFDUJOH BHBJOTU SFNPWJOH WPMVNF BEKVTUJOH BEKVTUJOH NPEFN CVUUPOT DPOUSPMT NVUJOH USPVCMFTIPPUJOH 8 XBLJOH VQ OPUFCPPL 8FC CSPXTFS CVUUPO 8FC TJUF F BDIJOFT 8FC TVQQPSU ...

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