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use of this material. The information in this user's guide is subject to change without notice. The eMachines, Inc. stylized "e" and figure logo are trademarks of eMachines, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. Windows XP is the trademark of Microsoft Corporation. All other product and - eMachines M5310 | eMachines 5000 Series Notebook User's Guide - Page 3
with the best product possible. Please read this manual carefully to familiarize yourself with our range of services and support. We've highlighted some basic care and safety information to help you keep your notebook in good operating condition. eMachines stands behind our value proposition to our - eMachines M5310 | eMachines 5000 Series Notebook User's Guide - Page 4
right out of the box, and being there to support you whenever you need us. Your new eMachines notebook is protected by a warranty that's effective from your error messages. This will help us diagnose and solve your problem. ❂ operating system type and version To find this information, click Start, - eMachines M5310 | eMachines 5000 Series Notebook User's Guide - Page 5
America: In the United Kingdom: http://www.emachines.com/support/tech_support.html http://www.pcservicecall.co.uk Our customer service websites include the following help options: ❂ frequently asked questions Sometimes what seems like a big problem can be resolved quickly and easily with a few - eMachines M5310 | eMachines 5000 Series Notebook User's Guide - Page 6
and ready to help answer your questions, troubleshoot any problems, or direct you to other service options if necessary. Our goal is to solve your problem on the first call, so you can get back to enjoying your eMachines notebook. To speak with a support representative, call the phone number for - eMachines M5310 | eMachines 5000 Series Notebook User's Guide - Page 7
notebook and basic instructions for its use and care. Online help is included in the software preloaded on your notebook. You can find the latest information about your notebook and get help on the following websites: eMachines home page: http://www.emachines.com North America support page: http - eMachines M5310 | eMachines 5000 Series Notebook User's Guide - Page 8
notebook: ❂ Read and follow all safety instructions marked on the notebook and in this guide before you use your notebook. Retain this 100 V to 240 V and is compatible with most international power sources. If you are unsure whether your power source is compatible, please contact your local dealer. - - eMachines M5310 | eMachines 5000 Series Notebook User's Guide - Page 9
damage it. ❂ Use only recommended upgrade or replacement parts and accessories. ❂ Other than the indicated user-replaceable components, your notebook should be serviced by an authorized technician. ❂ When using your modem: - Use only Number 26 AWG or larger telecommunication line cord. - During an - eMachines M5310 | eMachines 5000 Series Notebook User's Guide - Page 10
, lithium battery-powered, real-time clock. Only an authorized service technician should replace this internal battery. There is a risk position, with your shoulders relaxed and each arm at a right angle to the keyboard and touchpad. - Position each hand so that your wrist is straight and your - eMachines M5310 | eMachines 5000 Series Notebook User's Guide - Page 11
contents first things first 3 eMachines Customer Care 4 before you contact us 4 how to contact us 5 touchpad 27 clicking 27 scrolling 28 tapping 28 changing touchpad settings 28 using the keyboard 29 special function keys 29 numeric keypad 31 using quick action buttons 32 interpreting - eMachines M5310 | eMachines 5000 Series Notebook User's Guide - Page 12
51 recalibrating your battery 53 disposing of your battery 54 upgrades and replacements 55 battery 56 memory 58 hard drive assembly 61 system restore 63 troubleshooting 65 battery and power 66 keyboard and touchpad 67 display brightness and resolution 69 sound and volume 70 CDs and DVDs - eMachines M5310 | eMachines 5000 Series Notebook User's Guide - Page 13
1 getting started Your eMachines notebook has been designed so that you can set it up quickly and start using it right away. We're going to walk you through - eMachines M5310 | eMachines 5000 Series Notebook User's Guide - Page 14
getting started 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, see chapter 3, " - eMachines M5310 | eMachines 5000 Series Notebook User's Guide - Page 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 comfortable viewing angle. 15 - eMachines M5310 | eMachines 5000 Series Notebook User's Guide - Page 16
power button at the top right of the keyboard area to turn on your notebook. A blue light bar to the right of the power button lights up, showing you that your notebook is on. As your notebook starts up, you'll see the eMachines logo. When you turn on your notebook for - eMachines M5310 | eMachines 5000 Series Notebook User's Guide - Page 17
getting started 5. To turn off your notebook, do the following: a. Exit all programs you may have opened. Important: Always save open documents and files before turning off your notebook. b. From the Windows desktop, click Start 1 > Turn Off Computer 2. c. At the prompt, click Turn Off 3. When the - eMachines M5310 | eMachines 5000 Series Notebook User's Guide - Page 18
2 quick tour Before you begin using your eMachines notebook, 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 - eMachines M5310 | eMachines 5000 Series Notebook User's Guide - Page 19
getting started open To begin with, look at your opened notebook and locate its main features. 1 display 2 quick action buttons and power button 3 touchpad 4 speakers 5 power and battery status lights 6 system status lights 7 keyboard area 20 - eMachines M5310 | eMachines 5000 Series Notebook User's Guide - Page 20
left side quick tour 1 modem port 2 Ethernet/network port 3 microphone connector 4 headphone connector 5 PC Card eject button 6 PC Card slot 7 hard drive 21 - eMachines M5310 | eMachines 5000 Series Notebook User's Guide - Page 21
right side getting started 1 Kensington lock slot 2 CD/DVD drive 3 CD/DVD eject button 4 CD/DVD manual eject button 22 - eMachines M5310 | eMachines 5000 Series Notebook User's Guide - Page 22
back quick tour 1 printer port 2 external monitor (VGA) port 3 S-Video (TV out) 4 FireWire (1394) port (on select models) 5 USB ports (3) 6 air vents 7 AC power connector Do not obstruct the air vents. They are necessary for proper airflow and cooling. If any of these vents are partially blocked - eMachines M5310 | eMachines 5000 Series Notebook User's Guide - Page 23
bottom getting started 1 mini-PCI 2 air vents 3 memory 4 battery release button 5 battery Do not obstruct the air vents. They are necessary for proper airflow and cooling. If any of these vents are partially blocked or obscured, your notebook may overheat. 24 - eMachines M5310 | eMachines 5000 Series Notebook User's Guide - Page 24
, we'll discuss all of the basics you need to know when using your notebook, including: ❂ using the power button ❂ using the touchpad ❂ using the keyboard ❂ using quick action buttons ❂ interpreting status lights ❂ using the display ❂ using CDs and DVDs 25 - eMachines M5310 | eMachines 5000 Series Notebook User's Guide - Page 25
. In this mode, your notebook turns off the display and reduces the power. You can "wake up" your notebook by pressing any key on the keyboard. 26 - eMachines M5310 | eMachines 5000 Series Notebook User's Guide - Page 26
using your notebook using the touchpad The built-in touchpad includes all the functionality of a traditional mouse. Just like a mouse, the touchpad lets you point to items on the Windows desktop and in applications, such as word processing documents, spreadsheets, and presentation programs. To move - eMachines M5310 | eMachines 5000 Series Notebook User's Guide - Page 27
getting started scrolling In some applications, you can drag your finger up or down on the scroll zone to roll the display up or down. tapping A unique feature of a touchpad, as compared to a traditional mouse, is the ability to recognize taps on the touchpad area as clicks of the left click - eMachines M5310 | eMachines 5000 Series Notebook User's Guide - Page 28
following paragraphs. special function keys Many of the function keys across the top of the keyboard have two uses - one use set by your software programs and the other specific to eMachines notebooks. fi Standard function keys are defined by your software applications and may have different meanings - eMachines M5310 | eMachines 5000 Series Notebook User's Guide - Page 29
getting started To use a special function key, press and hold down the Fn key, press the key with the desired image on it, and then release both keys. See the following table for definitions of the special function keys. Fn + F2 wireless network card (select models only): toggle on/off Fn + F3 Sleep - eMachines M5310 | eMachines 5000 Series Notebook User's Guide - Page 30
using your notebook numeric keypad To lock in the numeric keypad, press Fn + . When the numeric keypad is locked in, the letters on the number keys are deactivated. To help you identify the status of the numeric keypad, the num lock status light turns on and off when the keypad is turned on and - eMachines M5310 | eMachines 5000 Series Notebook User's Guide - Page 31
getting started using quick action buttons Seven buttons are located along the top right of the keyboard area. These buttons are used to launch programs, perform specific activities, or power the notebook on and off. To use a quick action button, just press - eMachines M5310 | eMachines 5000 Series Notebook User's Guide - Page 32
interpreting status lights using your notebook 1 AC power on: AC power is connected off: AC power is not connected 2 caps lock on: caps lock on off: not activated 3 num lock on: num lock on off: not activated 4 CD/DVD activity blinking: CD/DVD drive is active off: no CD/DVD activity 5 hard - eMachines M5310 | eMachines 5000 Series Notebook User's Guide - Page 33
getting started 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 ❂ enabling TV output cleaning the display If you ever need to clean the display, use only a - eMachines M5310 | eMachines 5000 Series Notebook User's Guide - Page 34
your external monitor or projector is less than the internal wide screen (1280x800 default), the notebook will auto-adjust to an optimum resolution to support the external image. Your image on the internal wide screen by default will stretch to fit the panel. enabling TV output When watching movies - eMachines M5310 | eMachines 5000 Series Notebook User's Guide - Page 35
getting started 3. If you want to change the settings for the TV, click Start > Control Panel > Appearance and Themes > Display. Click the Settings tab. Then click the Advanced button and then the Displays tab. a. If the image on the TV is not clear, you may need to adjust the country identification - eMachines M5310 | eMachines 5000 Series Notebook User's Guide - Page 36
proper and safe use of this drive: ❂ Follow the instructions in this manual. ❂ If the CD/DVD drive needs service, contact an authorized service technician. ❂ Use only the controls, adjustments, and procedures specified in this manual. Doing otherwise may result in hazardous radiation exposure. ❂ Do - eMachines M5310 | eMachines 5000 Series Notebook User's Guide - Page 37
getting started caring for and handling discs When handling CDs and DVDs, touch only the center and outside edges. Touching the reflective surface of the disc may damage it. inserting a disc 1. Press the eject button on the CD/DVD drive to open the tray. 2. After the tray pops open, slide it - eMachines M5310 | eMachines 5000 Series Notebook User's Guide - Page 38
can stop, pause, resume play, and go to a different track by using the buttons on the music player or the special function keys on your keyboard. You can quickly adjust the volume level by pressing the volume up and volume down quick action buttons. For more information see "using the - eMachines M5310 | eMachines 5000 Series Notebook User's Guide - Page 39
PowerDVD. The emachines PowerDVD player is displayed. 3. Click the play button to begin playing the DVD. When playing a DVD, you can stop, pause, resume play, and go to a different track by using the buttons on the music player or the special function keys on your keyboard. You can quickly adjust - eMachines M5310 | eMachines 5000 Series Notebook User's Guide - Page 40
using your notebook creating CDs Your notebook comes with an integrated CD-RW drive, which allows you to create your own music and data CDs. The information in this section will walk you through creating your own CDs. creating an audio CD You create audio CDs through Windows Media Player. 1. Insert - eMachines M5310 | eMachines 5000 Series Notebook User's Guide - Page 41
getting started 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 playlist you want to copy. The songs on the playlist are displayed. 5. Click the check box next to each song you - eMachines M5310 | eMachines 5000 Series Notebook User's Guide - Page 42
using your notebook creating a data CD This section walks you through the process of creating a data CD, which consists of the following basic steps: ❂ inserting a standard CD-R or CD-RW into the CD drive ❂ selecting the items that you want to copy to CD ❂ copying the files! Each of these steps is - eMachines M5310 | eMachines 5000 Series Notebook User's Guide - Page 43
getting started d. In the File and Folder Tasks area of the screen, select Copy this folder (or Copy this file, depending on your selection). e. Select the CD drive (D:) as the destination and then click Copy. This copy process assembles the selected files in a temporary holding area. A progress bar - eMachines M5310 | eMachines 5000 Series Notebook User's Guide - Page 44
using your notebook 3. After you have selected and assembled 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 displayed, showing all of your selected folders and files. b. In the Writing Tasks area of - eMachines M5310 | eMachines 5000 Series Notebook User's Guide - Page 45
4 battery You can use your notebook on either battery or AC power. Your choice of power source depends on your preference 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. The life of - eMachines M5310 | eMachines 5000 Series Notebook User's Guide - Page 46
getting started 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 frequently. initial charge As mentioned in chapter 1, "getting started," to - eMachines M5310 | eMachines 5000 Series Notebook User's Guide - Page 47
battery managing your battery consumption Battery operating time depends on the software applications you are using and your Windows power-related system settings. Tips for extending your battery life: ❂ set your power scheme to Max Battery (see "changing your power-related settings") ❂ decrease the - eMachines M5310 | eMachines 5000 Series Notebook User's Guide - Page 48
getting started battery charge icon Whenever your notebook is using battery power, a battery icon is displayed in the system tray. Pay close attention to this battery charge icon and its charge message. Use this icon as your primary battery-charge monitoring tool. When you place your cursor over - eMachines M5310 | eMachines 5000 Series Notebook User's Guide - Page 49
settings are located in your Windows Control Panel. From your desktop, click Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options. Brief instructions for accessing and using the Power Options window are included in this section. For detailed information on the different settings, see - eMachines M5310 | eMachines 5000 Series Notebook User's Guide - Page 50
schemes A power scheme is a group of basic power-use settings. Select a power scheme from a list, including: ❂ Home/Office Desk ❂ Portable/Laptop (default) ❂ Presentation ❂ Always On ❂ Minimal Power Management ❂ Max Battery alarms Low-battery warning messages can be visual messages or audible sounds - eMachines M5310 | eMachines 5000 Series Notebook User's Guide - Page 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. To recalibrate your battery: 1. Close all open - eMachines M5310 | eMachines 5000 Series Notebook User's Guide - Page 52
desktop, click Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options. b. On the Power Schemes tab, select the option you prefer, such as Portable/Laptop or Max Battery. c. On the Alarms tab, select the check boxes for the Low battery alarm and the Critical battery alarm. Re-enter your - eMachines M5310 | eMachines 5000 Series Notebook User's Guide - Page 53
5 upgrades and replacements Read this chapter when you need to upgrade or replace your: ❂ battery ❂ memory ❂ hard drive assembly The components inside your notebook are sensitive to static electricity, also known as electrostatic discharge. Before handling system components, use appropriate - eMachines M5310 | eMachines 5000 Series Notebook User's Guide - Page 54
more information. There is a danger of explosion if this battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace with the same or equivalent type recommended by eMachines. 1. Power off your notebook and close the display. Disconnect all cables, including the AC power adapter, modem, and network cables. 2. Place - eMachines M5310 | eMachines 5000 Series Notebook User's Guide - Page 55
upgrades and replacements 4. To insert a new battery pack, hold the battery label side down and at an angle, as shown. The battery pack is keyed so that it can be inserted in only one direction. If the battery does not slide in easily, verify that the connector end of the battery lines up with the - eMachines M5310 | eMachines 5000 Series Notebook User's Guide - Page 56
to your notebook, remove the installed battery pack before replacing this component. For instructions on removing an installed battery pack, see the "battery " section in this chapter. 3. Remove the memory compartment cover screw and cover. See the illustration at the beginning of this chapter - eMachines M5310 | eMachines 5000 Series Notebook User's Guide - Page 57
upgrades and replacements 4. To remove an existing memory module, gently press outward on the retaining clips on both sides of the memory module 1 until the memory module is released and tilts upward. Then, pull the module out of the slot 2. 59 - eMachines M5310 | eMachines 5000 Series Notebook User's Guide - Page 58
does not slide in easily, verify that the notch in the module lines up with the tab in the memory slot. Gently press down on the module until the retaining clips click into place 2. 6. Replace the memory compartment cover and retaining screw. Insert the battery pack and reconnect your cables. 60 - eMachines M5310 | eMachines 5000 Series Notebook User's Guide - Page 59
is housed in a bracket, which is inserted into the hard-drive compartment. All eMachines replacement drives are shipped in a bracket. A new hard drive has no data or battery pack before replacing this component. For instructions on removing an installed battery pack, see the "battery " section in - eMachines M5310 | eMachines 5000 Series Notebook User's Guide - Page 60
battery pack, and reconnect your cables. 6. Perform a system restore to load your notebook's original shipping configuration onto this hard drive. See chapter 6, "system restore," for instructions. 7. Reload the programs, files, and information from your backup CD onto your new hard drive. 62 - eMachines M5310 | eMachines 5000 Series Notebook User's Guide - Page 61
CD/DVD drive. 2. Restart your notebook by clicking Start > Turn Off Computer > Restart. 3. When the Microsoft Windows Startup Menu is displayed, type 1 (Restore Windows XP) and press Enter. You are about to erase all data on your hard drive. 4. At This process will restore the contents of your hard - eMachines M5310 | eMachines 5000 Series Notebook User's Guide - Page 62
Menu will be reopened. Remove the CD from the CD/DVD drive and restart your notebook again. 9. As your notebook starts up, follow the onscreen instructions to enter system setup information. 64 - eMachines M5310 | eMachines 5000 Series Notebook User's Guide - Page 63
the remainder of this chapter. If you cannot resolve the problem, contact eMachines Customer Care. Refer to the eMachines Customer Care information at the beginning of this guide for details. If you have additional wireless troubleshooting issues, refer to the Wireless Communications Supplement. 65 - eMachines M5310 | eMachines 5000 Series Notebook User's Guide - Page 64
" in chapter 4 for instructions. ❂ Recalibrate the battery. See "recalibrating your battery" in chapter 4 for instructions. ❂ Replace your battery. replaced or upgraded the memory, make sure that you installed the right module for your model of notebook. Contact eMachines Customer Care to make - eMachines M5310 | eMachines 5000 Series Notebook User's Guide - Page 65
troubleshooting keyboard and touchpad Q My notebook is not responding to the 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 + - eMachines M5310 | eMachines 5000 Series Notebook User's Guide - Page 66
getting started 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 cloth (water only) and wipe it dry. ❂ Your touchpad is set to accept tapping. See "using the - eMachines M5310 | eMachines 5000 Series Notebook User's Guide - Page 67
troubleshooting display brightness and resolution Q My display is blank. What's wrong? A It could Hibernate mode. ❂ The lid switch may be stuck. Press the lid switch button (located on the keyboard above the function keys near the base of the display) several times to release it. Q Characters are - eMachines M5310 | eMachines 5000 Series Notebook User's Guide - Page 68
DVD. What should I do? A Your notebook must be turned on to remove CDs and DVDs. If you do not want to turn on your notebook, manually eject the disk by inserting an opened paper clip into the manual eject hole. See "using CDs and DVDs" in chapter 3 for more information. 70 - eMachines M5310 | eMachines 5000 Series Notebook User's Guide - Page 69
troubleshooting printer Q My notebook is connected to a printer, but it's not working. What about installing the printer driver, refer to the documentation that came with your printer or to Windows online help. error messages Q I receive an "Out of Memory" or "Insufficient Memory" message. What's - eMachines M5310 | eMachines 5000 Series Notebook User's Guide - Page 70
. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation - eMachines M5310 | eMachines 5000 Series Notebook User's Guide - Page 71
getting started 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. The transmitter should be installed and operated with a minimum - eMachines M5310 | eMachines 5000 Series Notebook User's Guide - Page 72
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 product has telecommunication functionality, the R&TTE Directive (1999/5/EC). Compliance with the - eMachines M5310 | eMachines 5000 Series Notebook User's Guide - Page 73
getting started telephone 0141-9512461 To identify this product, refer to the model number found on the product. Canadian Notice This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Avis Canadien Cet appareil numerique de la classe B - eMachines M5310 | eMachines 5000 Series Notebook User's Guide - Page 74
causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may discontinue your service temporarily. If possible, they will notify you in advance. But, from the phone line to determine if it is causing the problem. If the problem is with the equipment, discontinue use and contact your dealer or - eMachines M5310 | eMachines 5000 Series Notebook User's Guide - Page 75
system connected thereto (direct exchange lines only, not shared service or 1-1 carrier systems). This modem is also suitable for Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) of this modem is 1. REN is a guide to the maximum number of apparatuses that can simultaneously be connected to one telephone line. The - eMachines M5310 | eMachines 5000 Series Notebook User's Guide - Page 76
calling / automatic answering ❂ tone detection ❂ loud-speaking facility This modem is not approved for connection to U.K. / private speech-band services. This modem does not support an automatic redial function. Any other usage will invalidate the approval of your modem, if as a result, it then - eMachines M5310 | eMachines 5000 Series Notebook User's Guide - Page 77
) 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% maximum expandable memory 1 GB video display 15.4'' WXGA TFT LCD panel getting started 80 - eMachines M5310 | eMachines 5000 Series Notebook User's Guide - Page 78
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