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eMachines G620/G420 Series
Quick Guide
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Copyright © 2008. Acer Incorporated.
All Rights Reserved.
eMachines G620/G420 Series Quick Guide
Original Issue: 08/2008
This company makes no representations or warranties, either express or implied, with respect
to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims the implied warranties of merchantability or
fitness for a particular purpose. Although care has been taken to ensure accuracy, this
company shall not be liable for any errors (including, but not limited to, typos, factual errors,
etc.) contained in this publication.
Changes may be made periodically to the information in this publication without obligation
to notify any person of such revisions or changes. Such changes will be incorporated in new
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hereof and specifically disclaims the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a
particular purpose.
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eMachines and the eMachines logo are registered trademarks of Acer Incorporated. Other
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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 Just for Starters... 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 series. It covers basic topics such as eMachines
Recovery Management, using the keyboard, audio, etc. Please understand that
due to its nature, the Generic User Guide as well as the eMachinesSystem User
Guide mentioned below will occasionally refer to functions or features which
are only contained in certain models of the series, but not necessarily in the
model you purchased. Such instances are marked in the text with language such
as "only for certain models".
The 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 eMachinesSystem User Guide. This guide 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, eMachinesSystem.
2 Click on eMachinesSystem User Guide.
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Note: Viewing the file requires Adobe Reader. If Adobe Reader is not
installed on your computer, clicking on eMachinesSystem 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 Just for Starters... poster,
let us show you around your new eMachines notebook.
Top view
# Icon Item Description
1 Integrated
webcam
Web camera for video communication.
(only for certain models)
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# Icon Item Description
2 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording.
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3 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD),
displays computer output.
4 Power button Turns the computer on and off.
5 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands
when you use the computer.
6
Power
Battery
1
1
Indicates the computer's power status.
Indicates the computer's batttery status.
1. Charging: The light shows amber when
the battery is charging.
2. Fully charged: The light shows green
when in AC mode.
7 Click buttons (left
and right)
The left and right buttons function like the
left and right mouse buttons.
8 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which
functions like a computer mouse.
9 Keyboard For entering data into your computer.
10 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo
audio output.
11 Wireless LAN
communication
button/indicator
Enables/disables the wireless LAN function.
Indicates the status of wireless LAN
communication.
12 HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is active.
Caps Lock Lights up when Caps Lock is activated.
Num Lock Lights up when Num Lock is activated.
1. The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is closed
up.
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Closed front view
# Item Description
1 Latch Locks and releases the lid.
Rear view
# Item Description
1 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged
use.
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Left view
# Icon Item Description
1 DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter.
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2 Ethernet (RJ-45) port Connects to an Ethernet 10/100-based
3 External display (VGA)
port
4 USB 2.0 port Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB
5 Headphones/speaker/
line-out jack with
S/PDIF support
Microphone-in jack
Line-in jack Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., audio
network.
Connects to a display device (e.g.,
external monitor, LCD projector).
mouse, USB camera).
Connects to audio line-out devices
(e.g., speakers, headphones).
Accepts inputs from external
microphones.
CD player, stereo walkman, mp3 player)
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Right view
# Icon Item Description
1 USB 2.0 port Connects to USB 2.0 devices
2 Optical drive Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs.
3 Optical disk access
indicator
4 Optical drive eject
button
5 Emergency eject
hole
6 Kensington lock slot Connects to a Kensington-compatible
(e.g., USB mouse, USB camera).
Lights up when the optical drive is active.
Ejects the optical disk from the drive.
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.
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.
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Base view
# Icon Item Description
1 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack.
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2 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal.
3 Battery lock Locks the battery in position.
4 Hard disk bay-Main Houses the computer's hard disk (secured
with screws).
5 Hard disk bay-
Secondary
6 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory.
7 Ventilation slots and
cooling fan
Houses the computer's hard disk (secured
with screws) (for certain models only).
Enable the computer to stay cool, even
after prolonged use.
Note: Do not cover or obstruct the
opening of the fan.
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Specifications
Operating
system
Platform
System memory
Display
Graphics
Storage
subsystem
Audio
Communication
Dimensions
Privacy control
Power
subsystem
Special keys
and controls
• Genuine Windows Vista®
• AMD Better By Design program, featuring:
•AMD Athlon
• Mobile AMD Sempron
•NVIDIA
• IEEE 802.11b/g
™
X2 dual-core processor*
™
®
GeForce® 9100M G
processor*
• Dual-channel support
• Up to 2 GB of DDR2 667 MHz memory, upgradeable
to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules
• 17" WXGA 1440 x 900
• NVIDIA
®
GeForce® 9100M G
• 2.5" hard disk drive
• Optical drive option:
• DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive*
• DVD/CD-RW combo drive*
• Two built-in stereo speakers
• High-definition audio support
• MS-Sound compatible
• Built-in microphone
• Integrated webcam*
• WLAN: IEEE 802.11b/g
• LAN: Fast Ethernet; Wake-on-LAN ready
• 404 (W) x 298 (D) x 38/43 (H) mm
(15.9 x 11.7 x 1.5/1.7 inches)
• 3.80 kg (8.37 lbs.) with 1 HDD and 6-cell battery pack
• 3.90 kg (8.59 lbs.) with 2 HDDs and 8-cell battery pack
• BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords
• Kensington lock slot
• ACPI 3.0
• 44 W 4000 mAh
• 3-pin 65 W AC adapter
• 105-/106-key keyboard
• Touchpad pointing device
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I/O interface
Environment
Note: * Only for certain models.
Note: The specifications listed above are for reference only. The
exact configuration of your PC depends on the model purchased.
• USB 2.0 port
• External display (VGA) port
• Headphones/speaker/line-out jack with S/PDIF
support
• Microphone-in jack
• Line-in jack
• Ethernet (RJ-45) port
• DC-in jack for AC adapter
• 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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