eMachines E720/E520 Series Quick Guide
Copyright © 2008. Acer Incorporated. All Rights Reserved. eMachines E720/E520 Series Quick Guide Original Issue: 08/2008 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 editions of this manual or supplementary documents and publications.
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.
English 4 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 # 1 Icon Item Description Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording.
Icon Item Description 2 Integrated webcam Web camera for video communication. (for selected models) 3 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. 4 Power button Turns the computer on and off. 5 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. 6 Wireless LAN communication button/indicator Enables/disables the wireless LAN function. Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. 7 Keyboard For entering data into your computer.
English 6 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.
# 1 Icon Item English Left view Description 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 DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter. 3 Ethernet (RJ-45) port Connects to an Ethernet 10/100-based network.
English 8 Right view # Icon Item Description 1 Optical drive Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs 2 Optical disk access indicator Lights up when the optical drive is active. 3 Optical drive eject button Ejects the optical disk from the drive. 4 Emergency eject hole 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.
# Icon Item English Base view Description 1 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. 2 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal. 3 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. 4 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). 5 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 6 Ventilation slots and cooling fan Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan.
English 10 Specifications Operating system • Genuine Windows Vista® Platform • • • • • • Intel® Pentium® dual-core processor* Display • 15.
Environment • • • • • • • • • USB 2.0 port External display (VGA) port Headphones/speaker/line-out jack 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% 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.
