EMachines M5000 Series Manuale Utente

M5000 SeriesUser's Guide

4www.eMachines.comChapter 1: Getting HelpTo start Help and Support: Start Help and Support

94www.eMachines.comChapter 8: Troubleshooting Resource Service description How to reacheMachines Customer CareTalk to a eMachines Customer Care repres

95www.eMachines.com• Safety information• Regulatory statements•Notices

96www.eMachines.comAppendix A: Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information Warning Always follow these instructions to help guard against pe

97www.eMachines.com Warning Do not use eMachines products in areas classified as hazardous locations. Such areas include patient care areas of

98www.eMachines.comAppendix A: Safety, Regulatory, and Legal InformationWarning Radio frequency wireless communication can interfere with equipment on

99www.eMachines.comCaution Only use drivers approved for the country in which the device will be used. See the eMachines Web site at www.eMachines.com

100www.eMachines.comAppendix A: Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information Caution In order to comply with FCC requirements this transmitter must n

101www.eMachines.com Warning The lamp in this display contains mercury. Do not put in trash. Recycle or dispose as hazardous waste.Hg

102www.eMachines.comAppendix A: Safety, Regulatory, and Legal InformationCaution To prevent radio interference to licensed service or co-channel Mobil

103www.eMachines.com Warning To avoid electrical shock or equipment malfunction do not attempt to make electrical ground connections by yourself. C

5www.eMachines.comUsing Your Computer guideSearch Search SearchSearch ResultsTo access the Using Your Computer guide: Start All Programs eMachines D

104www.eMachines.comAppendix A: Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information

105www.eMachines.comWarning Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified in this manual may result in hazard

106www.eMachines.comAppendix A: Safety, Regulatory, and Legal InformationCopyright © 2004 Gateway, Inc.All Rights Reserved14303 Gateway PlacePoway, CA

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7www.eMachines.com• Identifying features• Locating your notebook’s model and serial number• Locating the Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity• Locati

8www.eMachines.comChapter 2: Checking Out Your eMachines NotebookComponent Icon DescriptionLCD panel release latchOpen the LCD panel by sliding the re

9www.eMachines.comLeft sideComponent Icon DescriptionModem jack Plug a modem cable into this jack.Ethernet jack Plug a 10/100 Ethernet network cable i

10www.eMachines.comChapter 2: Checking Out Your eMachines NotebookComponent Icon DescriptionKensington™ lock slotSecure your notebook to an object by

11www.eMachines.comBackComponent Icon DescriptionMonitor port Plug an analog VGA monitor or projector into this port. For more information, see “Viewi

12www.eMachines.comChapter 2: Checking Out Your eMachines NotebookComponent DescriptionBattery Provides power when the notebook is not plugged into AC

13www.eMachines.comKeyboard areaVentilation fan Helps cool internal components.Warning: Do not work for long periods with the notebook resting on your

14www.eMachines.comChapter 2: Checking Out Your eMachines NotebookComponent Icon DescriptionQuick action buttonsPress these buttons to open programs a

15www.eMachines.comIdentifying your modelImportant The labels shown in this section are for informational purposes only. Label information varies by m

16www.eMachines.comChapter 2: Checking Out Your eMachines Notebook

17www.eMachines.com• Installing the battery• Connecting the AC adapter• Turning your notebook on and off• Using the status indicators, keyboard, quick

18www.eMachines.comChapter 3: Getting StartedTo install the battery:123

19www.eMachines.comConnecting the AC adapterTo connect the AC adapter:1Important If the battery is not fully charged before you use your notebook on b

20www.eMachines.comChapter 3: Getting Started234Warning Do not attempt to disassemble the AC adapter. The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-s

21www.eMachines.comConnecting the AC adapterWarning High voltages can enter your notebook through both the power cord and the modem connection. To pro

22www.eMachines.comChapter 3: Getting StartedTo start your notebook:123Tips & Tricks For more information about changing the power button mode, se

23www.eMachines.comTurning off your notebookTo turn off your notebook:1 Start Turn Off Computer2 Turn OffWarning Do not work for long periods with t

iwww.eMachines.com1Getting Help. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1eMachines Web site . .

24www.eMachines.comChapter 3: Getting StartedTo close unresponsive programs and restart your notebook:12 7DVN0DQDJHU34 End Task5 X6Important If your

25www.eMachines.comStatus indicatorsIndicator Icon DescriptionAC power LED on - AC power is connected. LED off - AC power is not connected.Caps lock L

26www.eMachines.comChapter 3: Getting StartedFunction keys/System keysNavigation keys keyWindowskeyNumerickeypadApplication keyArrow keys

27www.eMachines.comUsing the keyboardKey type Icon DescriptionFunction keys Press these keys labeled to to perform actions in programs. For exampl

28www.eMachines.comChapter 3: Getting StartedPress and hold , then press this system key...To...Turn the optional wireless network on or off. For mor

29www.eMachines.comUsing the keyboardPlay or Pause the CD or DVD.Stop playing the CD or DVD.Skip back one CD or DVD song or track.Skip ahead one CD or

30www.eMachines.comChapter 3: Getting StartedButton Icon Press to...Internet Open your default Web browser.E-mail Open your default e-mail program.Sea

31www.eMachines.comUsing the touchpadTouchpadLeft button Right buttonScroll zone

32www.eMachines.comChapter 3: Getting StartedTips & Tricks For instructions on how to adjust the double-click speed, pointer speed, right-hand or

33www.eMachines.comUsing the touchpadAccess a shortcut menu or find more information about an object on the screen.Position the pointer over the objec

ii www.eMachines.com4 Using Drives and Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37Using the DVD drive . . . . . . .

34www.eMachines.comChapter 3: Getting StartedTo adjust the overall volume level using hardware controls: Tips & Tricks For instructions on how to

35www.eMachines.comTurning your wireless network on or offTo turn wireless networking on or off: Warning Radio frequency wireless communication can in

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37www.eMachines.com• Using the DVD drive•Using a PC Card• Viewing the display on a monitor, projector, or television

38www.eMachines.comChapter 4: Using Drives and PortsIf your drive has this logo... This is your drive type... Use your drive for...Combination DVD/CD-

39www.eMachines.comUsing the DVD driveTo insert a CD or DVD:123Caution When handling CDs and DVDs, touch only the center and outside edges. Touching t

40www.eMachines.comChapter 4: Using Drives and Ports Tips & Tricks For more information about playing CDs, see “Listening to CDs” in Using You

41www.eMachines.comAdding and removing a PC CardTo insert a PC Card:

42www.eMachines.comChapter 4: Using Drives and PortsTo remove a PC Card:1Stop23Important If the remove hardware icon does not appear on the taskbar, c

43www.eMachines.comViewing the display on a projector or monitorTo use a projector or external monitor:12345PropertiesImportant In simultaneous mode,

iiiwww.eMachines.comAudio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74Battery . . . . .

44www.eMachines.comChapter 4: Using Drives and Ports6 Settings7 Attached8 Apply9 Screen Resolution Color Quality10 OKImportant Press + to switch bet

45www.eMachines.com• Checking and recharging the battery• Recalibrating the battery• Changing batteries• Extending the life of the battery

46www.eMachines.comChapter 5: Managing Power Important If the power cord or battery icon does not appear on the taskbar, click the show hidden ic

47www.eMachines.comRecharging the batteryTo recalibrate the battery:123Important If the power cord icon does not appear on the taskbar, click the show

48www.eMachines.comChapter 5: Managing Power4aAdjust Power Propertiesb Power Schemesc Power SchemesAlways Ond Alarms e Low battery alarm Critical batt

49www.eMachines.comChanging batteriesTo replace the battery:123Warning Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.Replace only with a batt

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51www.eMachines.comExtending battery life Tips & Tricks For more information about using power management settings, see “Changing Power-Savi

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53www.eMachines.comExtending battery lifeIf your notebook is... ...and you want to... ...thenOn Enter Standby mode Press .On Enter Hibernate mode (mu

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55www.eMachines.com• Adding and replacing memory• Replacing the hard drive

56www.eMachines.comChapter 6: Upgrading Your Notebook Important Before installing memory or replacing the hard drive, you should read and understa

57www.eMachines.comAdding or replacing memoryTo add or replace memory modules:1234567Memory

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59www.eMachines.comAdding or replacing memory101112131415Important Use only memory modules designed for your eMachines notebook.

60www.eMachines.comChapter 6: Upgrading Your NotebookTo replace the hard drive kit:1Start All Programs eMachines Documentation2345678Hard drive

61www.eMachines.comReplacing the hard drive kit91011121314151617

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63www.eMachines.com• Caring for your notebook• Cleaning your notebook• Protecting your notebook from viruses• Updating Windows• Restoring your system

1www.eMachines.com• Using the eMachines Web site• Using Help and Support• Using Your Computer guide• Using online help

64www.eMachines.comChapter 7: Maintaining Your Notebook

65www.eMachines.comCleaning your notebook Warning When you shut down your notebook, the power turns off, but some electrical current still flows th

66www.eMachines.comChapter 7: Maintaining Your NotebookCaution A notebook LCD screen is made of specially coated glass and can be scratched or damaged

67www.eMachines.comProtecting your computer from viruses Tips & Tricks For more information about modifying security settings, see “Modifying

68www.eMachines.comChapter 7: Maintaining Your NotebookTo scan for viruses:1 Start All Programs Norton AntiVirus Norton AntiVirus 20042 Scan for Virus

69www.eMachines.comProtecting your computer from virusesTo remove a virus:123To update Norton AntiVirus:12 Start All Programs Norton AntiVirus LiveUpd

70www.eMachines.comChapter 7: Maintaining Your NotebookTo run Windows Update:12 Start All Programs Windows Update3Help and SupportFor more information

71www.eMachines.com• Troubleshooting typical hardware and software problems• Getting telephone support• Using automated troubleshooting systems

72www.eMachines.comChapter 8: Troubleshooting Warning Do not try to troubleshoot your problem if power cords or plugs are damaged, if your notebook

73www.eMachines.comFirst steps Help and SupportFor more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support.Type the key

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74www.eMachines.comChapter 8: TroubleshootingTo check IRQ usage:1 Start Control PanelPerformance and Maintenance2 System HardwareDevice Manager3 View

75www.eMachines.comTroubleshootingTo free IRQ resources for the new device:123Disable Help and SupportFor more information about IRQs, click Start, t

76www.eMachines.comChapter 8: Troubleshooting Tips & Tricks For instructions on changing the display settings, see “Adjusting the screen an

77www.eMachines.comTroubleshooting Tips & Tricks For instructions on how to adjust the volume control in Windows, see “Adjusting the

78www.eMachines.comChapter 8: Troubleshooting Tips & Tricks For instructions on playing a DVD, see “Playing a DVD” on page 40.

79www.eMachines.comTroubleshootingTo restore deleted files:1 Recycle Bin2 Restore Help and SupportFor more information about restoring deleted files,

80www.eMachines.comChapter 8: Troubleshooting Recycle BinEmpty Recycle Bin Caution All deleted files will be lost when you empty the Recycle Bin.He

81www.eMachines.comTroubleshooting Help and SupportFor more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and

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83www.eMachines.comTroubleshooting Help and SupportFor more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Su

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84www.eMachines.comChapter 8: Troubleshooting To check the dialing properties:1 Start Control PanelPrinters and Other Hardware2 Phone and Modem Option

85www.eMachines.comTroubleshooting

86www.eMachines.comChapter 8: Troubleshooting To run modem diagnostics:12 Start Control PanelPrinters and Other Hardware3 Phone and Modem OptionsMo

87www.eMachines.comTroubleshootingTo turn down the modem volume:1 Start Control PanelPrinters and Other Hardware2 Phone and Modem OptionsModems3 Prope

88www.eMachines.comChapter 8: Troubleshooting Help and SupportFor more information about network troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Su

89www.eMachines.comTroubleshooting Tips & Tricks For more information about using power management settings, see “Changing Power-Saving S

90www.eMachines.comChapter 8: Troubleshooting To set a default printer:1 Start Control PanelPrinters and Other Hardware2 Printers and Faxes3Set as

91www.eMachines.comTroubleshooting3Use Printer Offline Use Printer Offline Help and SupportFor more information about printer troubleshooting, cli

92www.eMachines.comChapter 8: Troubleshooting Help and SupportFor more information about troubleshooting sound issues, click Start, then click He

93www.eMachines.comTelephone support Warning To avoid bodily injury, do not attempt to troubleshoot your notebook problem if: Power cords or