eMachinesメーカーAAFW53700001K0の使用説明書/サービス説明書
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3 thank you for purchasing our notebook! You’ve made an excellen t decision choosing e Machines. We’re s ure that you’ll be pleased with the outsta nding quality, reliability, and performance of your new notebook.
getting started 4 eMachines Customer Care eMachines is committed to delivering a great computer experience — not only with a n exciting line of afforda ble performance products, but with friendly and knowledgeable people who stand behind them. We work hard to ma ke your eMachines exper ience easy.
5 first things first how to contact us When you need help or in formation, or want to get in touch with us, first try our website. If you don’t find what you need on the We b, just give us a call! on the Web To begin with, you may want to go to our home page at http://ww w .
getting started 6 by telephone Our call center team is highly trained an d ready to help answer your questio ns, troubleshoot any problems, or direct yo u to other service options if necessary. Our goal is to solve your p roblem on the first call, so you can get back to enjoying your eMachi nes notebook.
7 first things first help tools We’ve developed this book and its companion poster to help you learn about your notebook and how to use it, but other tools are also available. The provided quick setup poster includes all of the steps you need to get started.
getting started 8 basic care and safety Your notebook is designed and tested to meet the latest standards for information technology equipment safety. To ensure safe use of your notebook: ❂ Read and follow all safety instructions marked on th e notebook and in this guide before you use your notebook.
9 first things first ❂ Do not obstruct the air vents on the notebo ok or use it on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. The air vents are necessary for pro per airflow and cooling of your n otebook. If these air vents are blocked, your notebook may overheat.
getting started 10 ❂ This notebook contains an internal, lit hium batter y-powered, real-time clock. Only an authorized servic e technician sh ould replace this interna l battery. There is a risk of explosion and injury if the battery is incorrectly replaced or handled.
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getting started 12 battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 charging your battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 initial charge . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13 Your eMachines notebook has been designed so that yo u can set it up quickly and start using it right away. We’re going to walk you through each of the following s teps as you use your notebook for the first time: ❂ installing the included battery pack ❂ connecting the power adapte r ❂ opening the notebook ❂ turning it on! 1.
getting started 14 2. Turn your notebook right-side up and connect the AC power adapter to the notebook and a wall outlet. A yellow status light on the front-center of your notebook will light up, indicating that the battery is being charged. For more information about status lights, s ee chapte r 3, “ using your notebo ok .
15 getting 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 com fortable viewing angle.
getting started 16 4. Press the power button at the top right of the keyb oard area to t urn on yo ur notebook. As your notebook starts up, you’ll see the eMachines logo. When you turn on your notebook for th e first time, you will be prompted to enter some setup informatio n.
17 getting started 5. To turn off your notebook, do the following: a. Exit all programs 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 notebook.
19 Before you begin using your eMachines note book, let’s look at it from different views and tour its basic features. 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 fe atures on your notebook.
getting started 20 open 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 l.
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.
getting started 22 right side 1 Kensington lock slot 3 CD/DVD eject button 2 CD/DVD drive 4 CD/DVD manual eject button.
23 quick tour back 1 external monitor (VGA) port 4 air vents 2 FireWire (1394) port (on select models) 5 AC power conne ctor 3 USB ports (3) Do not obstruct the air vents. They are n ecessary for proper airflow and cooling. If any of these vents are partially blocked or obscured, your notebook may overhea t.
getting started 24 bottom 1 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 o f these vents are partial ly blocked or obscured, your notebook may overheat.
25 In this chapter, we’ll discuss a ll of the basics you need to know when usin g your notebook, including: ❂ using the power button ❂ using the touchpad ❂ using the keyboard ❂ using quick a.
getting started 26 using the power button Your power button has three uses: ❂ turn on : If the notebook is off, press the power button to turn it on.
27 using your notebook using the touchpad The built-in touchpad includes all the func tionality of a traditional mouse. Just like a mouse, the touchpad lets yo u point to items on the Windows desktop and in applications, such as word proc essing documents, spreadsheets, and presentation programs.
getting started 28 scrolling In some applications, you can drag your fi nger up or down on the scroll zone to roll the display up or down. tapping A unique feature of a touchpad, as comp ared to a traditional mouse, is the ability to recognize taps on the touchpad ar ea as clicks of the left click button.
29 using your notebook using the keyboard In addition to full-sized keys, your keyboa r d includes special function keys and a numeric keypad. Familiarize yourself with these keyboa rd features by reading the following paragraphs.
getting started 30 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 desire d image on it, an d then release both keys.
31 using your notebook numeric keypad To lock in the numeric keypad, press Fn +. To unlock in the nume ric keypad, pre ss Fn + again. When the numeric keypad is locked in, the letters on the number keys ar e deactivated.
getting started 32 using quick action buttons Seven buttons are located along the top right of the keyboard area. These buttons are used to launch programs, pe rform specific activities, or power the notebook on and off.
33 using your notebook interpreting status lights 1 AC power on: AC power is connected off: AC power is not connected 2 caps loc k on: caps lock on off: not activated 3 num lock on: num lock on off: n.
getting started 34 using the display This section discusses the most common display-related tasks you may need to perform, including: ❂ cleaning the display ❂ adjusting the brightness ❂ adjusting the resolution cleaning the display If you ever need to clean the display, u se only a soft cloth moistened with water.
35 using your notebook adjusting the resolution Your notebook is already set to the optima l resolution for your display. If you use an external monitor or projector, you may need to adjust the resolu tion to best suit that device. The resolution sett ing and other display-relate d options are viewed and changed through your Windows Control Panel.
getting started 36 using CDs and DVDs Your notebook includes a combination CD-RW/DVD drive. This drive can be used to store and transport data, to play music and movies, and to create your own music and data CDs.
37 using your notebook caring for and handling discs When handling CDs and DVDs, touch only the center and outside edges. Touching the reflective surfac e of the di sc may damage it. inserting a disc 1. Press the eject button on the CD/DVD drive to open the tray.
getting started 38 listening to audio CDs To play an audio CD : 1. Insert your CD into the CD/DVD d rive. Wait a moment for your notebook to recognize t he CD. 2. One of the following three things will happen: ❂ The CD plays automatically. ❂ A Windows message asks you what you want to do with the disc.
39 using your notebook viewing DVDs It’s fun, convenient, and easy to watch a DVD on your notebook! 1. Insert your DVD in to the CD/DVD drive. Wait a moment for the notebook to recognize the disc and begin playback. 2. If your DVD does not play automatically, open PowerDVD from th e Windows desktop.
getting started 40 creating CDs Your notebook comes with an integrated CD-RW drive, which allows you to create your own music and data CDs. Th e information in this section will walk you through creating your own CDs. creating an audio CD You create audio CDs through Windows Media Player.
41 using your notebook 3. Select Copy to CD or Device from the list of options on the taskbar. 4. Above the title bar on the Music to Copy side of the window, click the down arrow and select the play list you want to copy. The songs on the playlist are displayed.
getting started 42 creating a data CD This section walks you through the process of creating a data CD, which cons ists of the following basic steps: ❂ inserting a standard CD-R or CD-RW into t he CD drive ❂ selecting the items that you want to copy to CD ❂ copying the files! Each of these steps is discussed in detail below.
43 using your notebook d. In the File and Folder Tasks area of the screen, select Copy this f older (or Copy this file, depending on your selection). e. Select the CD drive (D:) as the destination and then click Copy . A progress bar is displayed while your notebook copies the selected files to the temporary holding area.
getting started 44 3. After you have selected and assemble d all of the items that you want, you are ready to copy the files to the CD. a. Click the icon in the system tray. A window for the CD drive (D:) is disp layed, showing all of your selected folders and files.
45 You can use your notebook on either battery or AC power. Your choice of power source depends on your preferen ce and the availability of AC power. When choosing your power source, consider the length of time you plan to use your notebook and the amount of charge in your battery.
getting started 46 charging your battery An installed battery will automatically recharge whenever the notebook is connected to an AC power source. To ensure that you always have plenty of battery power, recharge your battery fr equently.
47 battery managing your battery consumption Battery operating time depends on the so ftware applications you are using and your Windows power-related system settings.
getting started 48 battery charge icon Whenever your no tebook is using batte ry power, a ba ttery icon is displayed in the system tray. Pay close attention to th is battery charge icon and its charge message. Use this icon as your prim ary battery-charge monitoring tool.
49 battery warning messages and alarms If you are running on battery power and th e charge gets low, your notebook will display warning messages and sound al arms, based on your power-related settings in the Windows Control Panel. Se e th e next section for more information about these settings.
getting started 50 The following tabs are a vailable in the Power Option s Properties window. power schemes A power sc heme is a gr oup of bas ic powe r-use settings.
51 battery recalibrating your battery We recommend recalibrating your battery several times a year, or more often if you frequently use your battery. If your battery charge icon or the power meter becomes inaccurate, you need to recalibrate your battery.
getting started 52 5. After the battery is completely drai ned, reconnect your notebook to AC power. 6. Charge the battery completely, until th e yellow battery status light goes off. 7. When you’re ready to use your notebook again, do the following to go to the Windows Control Panel and re set your power-related settings: a.
53 Read this chapter when you need to upgr ade or replace your: ❂ battery ❂ memory ❂ hard drive assembly All user-replaceable components are accesse d from the bottom of the notebook. The components inside your no tebook are sensitive to static electricity, also known as electrostatic disch arge.
getting started 54 battery To remove and install a battery: 1. Power off your noteb ook and close the display. Disconnect all cables, including the AC power adapte r, modem, and netw ork cables. 2. Place your notebook upside do wn on a stable work surface.
55 upgrades and replacements 4. To insert a new battery pack, hold the battery label side down and at an angle, as shown. Slide the connector end of the ba ttery into position and then pre ss down on the other end of the battery until it clicks into place.
getting started 56 memory To remove and insta ll a memory module: 1. Power off your noteb ook and close the display. Disconnect all cables, including the AC power adapte r, modem, and netw ork cables. 2. Place your notebook upside do wn on a stable work surface.
57 upgrades and replacements 4. To remove an existin g memory module, gently press outward on the retaining clips on both si des of the memory module 1 until the memory module is released and tilts upward.
getting started 58 5. To insert a new memory modu le , hold the memory module at a 45-degree angle and insert it into the empt y memory slot 1 . Gently press down on the module unt il the retaining clips click into place 2 . 6. Replace the me mory comp artment cover and retain ing screw.
59 upgrades and replacements hard drive assembly Your notebook includes one high-cap acity, industry-standard , 9.5-mm IDE hard disk drive. This hard drive is hous ed in a bracket, which is inserted into the hard-drive compartment. All eMachines replacement drives are shipped in a bracket.
getting started 60 3. To remove an existin g hard drive assembly, first remove the hard drive retaining screw 1 . Then, grasp the h ard driv e and slide the assembly completely out of the hard drive compartment 2 .
61 If you ever need to restore your notebook to its original configuration, use the restore CDs that were shipped insi de the box with your notebook. The restore CDs contain a copy of all so ftware that was preinstalled on your notebook. To perform a system restore: 1.
getting started 62 5. The following message is displayed: Caution: All data in the hard drive will be los t! Back up your files before proceeding. Are you sure you want to proce ed? If you are sure you want to proceed, press Y . The restore process begins.
63 Your notebook and its preinst alled softw are are designed to be trouble free. However, if you do encounter problems, this chapter may help you solve them. For minor problems, first try the following suggestions: ❂ Make sure that the notebook is powered on.
getting started 64 battery and power Q My battery charge icon is not accurate or a battery charge does not last as long as I think it should. What should I do? A Try the following: ❂ Allow the battery to return to room temperature. ❂ Check your power manage ment settings in the Windows Cont rol Panel.
65 troubleshooting keyboard and touchpad Q My notebook is not responding to th e keyboard or the touchpad. How do I enable tapping on my touchpad? A Your notebook has locked up. Try one of the following to restart it: ❂ Press ctrl + alt + delete . ❂ Press and hold down t he Power button for approximately 5 seconds until the notebook turns off.
getting started 66 Q My cursor jumps to a different location on the display 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 cl oth (water only) and wipe it dry.
67 troubleshooting display brightness and resolution Q My display is blank. What’s wrong? A It could be several things: ❂ Your notebook may be “Sleeping.” Press any key to “wake” the notebook from Sleep mode. ❂ The brightness setting may be down too low.
getting started 68 sound and volume Q There is no sound coming from my notebook. What’s wrong? A The volume is turned down too low or is muted. Do the following: ❂ Press the volume up quick action bu tton to increase the sound level. ❂ Press both the volume up and the volume down buttons at the same time.
69 troubleshooting printer Q My notebook is connected to a printer, but it’s not workin g. What should I do? A Try the following: ❂ Make sure that the printer power cable is plugged into a working electrical outlet and that the printer is powered on.
71 United States Federal Communications Commission Notice This equipment h as been test ed and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of th e FCC Rules. These limits are designed t o provide reason able pr otection agains t harmful interference in a residential installation.
getting started 72 wireless communications The transmitting antenna must not be operated with any other antenna or transmitter. This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.
73 appendix European Notice Products with the CE Marking comply with the EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) and the Low Voltage Directive (73/23/ EEC) issued by the Commission of the European Community and if this produc t has telecommunication functionality, the R&TTE Directive (1999/5/EC).
getting started 74 telephone 0141-9512461 To identify this product, refer to the model num ber found on the product. Canadian Notice This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
75 appendix U.S. Regulations Governing the Use of Modems This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC Rules. On this equipment is a label that contains, among oth er information, the FCC registration number and Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for this equipment.
getting started 76 U.K. Modem Compliance Information This modem is approved by the secretar y of state at the Department of Trade and Industry for conn ection to a single exchange line of the public s.
77 appendix This modem is approved for use in only the following functions: ❂ storage of telephone numbers for retrieval by a predator mined code ❂ initial proceed indication detection ❂ automatic calling / automatic answering ❂ tone detection ❂ loud-speaking facility This modem is not approved for conne ction to U.
getting started 78 notebook specifications 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% video display 15.
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