eMachines E620 User Manual

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eMachines E620 Series
Quick Guide
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Copyright © 2008. Acer Incorporated. All Rights Reserved.
eMachines E620 Series Quick Guide Original Issue: 08/2008
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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 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD),
displays computer output.
3 Power button Turns the computer on and off.
4 Keyboard For entering data into your computer.
5 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands
when you use the computer.
6 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which
functions like a computer mouse.
7 Click buttons (left
and right)
8 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording.
9 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.
The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse buttons.
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Closed front view

# Icon Item Description
1 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio
output.
2 Latch Locks and releases the lid.
3 Wireless LAN
communication button/ indicator
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Power
1
Enables/disables the wireless LAN function. Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication.
Indicates the computer's power status.
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6 Microphone-in
7 Headphones/
1. The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is closed up.
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Battery
jack
speaker/line­out jack
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.
Accepts input from external microphones.
Connects to audio line-out devices (e.g., speakers, headphones).
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Rear view

# Icon Item Description
1 DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter.
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2 External display
(VGA) port
3 USB 2.0 port Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse,
4 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after
Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector).
USB camera).
prolonged use.

Left view

# Icon Item Description
1 Kensington lock slot Connects to a Kensington-compatible
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.
2 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even
after prolonged use.
3 USB 2.0 port Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB
mouse, USB camera).
4 Ethernet (RJ-45) port Connects to an Ethernet 10/100-based
network.
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Right view

# Item Description
1 Optical drive Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs
2 Optical disk
access indicator
3 Optical drive
eject button
4Emergency
eject hole
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.
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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.
3Memory
compartment
4 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured
5 Ventilation slots and
cooling fan
Houses the computer's main memory.
with screws).
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
I/O interface
• Genuine Windows Vista®
• AMD Athlon™ 64 2650e* processor or higher
• AMD RS690MC/SB600 Chipset
• IEEE 802.11b/g
• Dual-channel support
• Up to 2 GB of DDR2 667 MHz memory, upgradeable
to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules
• 15.4" WXGA 1280 x 800
• ATI Radeon™ Xpress 1200 Graphics
• 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
• 358 (W) x 269 (D) x 29.8/33.8(H) mm
(14.1 x 10.6 x 1.17/1.33 inches)
• 2.8 kg (6.18 lbs.) with 6 cell battery pack
• BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords
• Kensington lock slot
• ACPI 3.0
• 48.8 W 4400 mAh
• 3-pin 65 W AC adapter
• 88-/89-key keyboard
• Touchpad pointing device
• USB 2.0 port
• External display (VGA) port
• Headphones/speaker/line-out jack
• Microphone-in jack
• Ethernet (RJ-45) port
• DC-in jack for AC adapter
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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.
• 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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