eMachines D642 Support Question
eMachines D642 Support Question
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Question posted by maeanngapor on June 25th, 2011
Optical Drive
my optical drive of my acer d642 is intermittently detecting dvds/cds. it plays selected movies and does not detect blank cds/dvs
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User Guide - Page 2
All Rights Reserved. eMachines Series Notebook PC Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of purchase
Copyright © 2009. Acer Incorporated.
User Guide - Page 4
... equipment plugged into a non-grounded power outlet. Do not locate this
product where people will probably cause unexpected short current or damage rotor devices, HDD, Optical drive, and even exposure risk from the type of power available, consult your electrician for ventilation to ensure reliable
operation of internal components and to rest...
User Guide - Page 7
... off all telephone lines from the equipment when not in any trouble with the hearing aid. For safety reasons, turn off your laptop under the following conditions. vii
Caution for Optical Drive Device (only for purchase options. To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam, do not use and/or
before servicing.
•...
User Guide - Page 9
... electronic device into the trash when discarding. Do not switch the notebook on the Waste from Electrical and Electronics Equipment (WEEE) regulations, visit http://www.acer-group.com/public/Sustainability/ sustainability01.htm
Mercury advisory
For bulb-inside projectors or electronic products containing an nonLED-backlit-LCD/CRT monito or display: Lamp...
User Guide - Page 10
...we can save money, conserve energy and improve the quality of climate change.
Acer is committed to offer our customers products with the ENERGY STAR mark.
ENERGY ... 30 minute of working conditions, personal health and other musculoskeletal disorders. Environmental Protection Agency. Acer ENERGY STAR qualified products:
• Produce less heat and reduce cooling loads, and warmer...
User Guide - Page 17
Contents
Information for your safety and comfort
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Safety instructions
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Caution for Optical Drive Device (only for certain models) vii
Operating environment
vii
Medical devices
viii
Vehicles
viii
Potentially explosive environments
ix
Emergency calls
ix
Disposal instructions
ix
Mercury ...
User Guide - Page 18
... ergonomic specifications
36 Low-power license-exempt radio
communication devices (RSS-210)
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Exposure of humans to -disk recovery
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Password
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Using software
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Playing DVD movies
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Power management
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eMachines Recovery Management
23
Burn backup discs
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Restore
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Restore Windows from backup discs
26
Troubleshooting
29
Troubleshooting tips
29...
User Guide - Page 19
...These two buttons are similar
to the left button.
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3
Function
Left button (2)
Right button (3)
Main touchpad (1)
Execute
Select Drag
Access context menu
Quickly click twice. Click and hold, then use the touchpad with two-click buttons.
• Move ...and horizontal scrolling is a pointing device that senses movement on the touchpad to perform selection and
execution functions.
User Guide - Page 21
... dialog box
< > + : Restore minimized windows to the desktop
< > + : Cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D
< > + : Bring all gadgets to the front and select Windows Sidebar
+ < network)
> + : Search for computers (if you are on a
+ < > + : Use the arrow keys to cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip...
User Guide - Page 23
...; The brightness level might be too low. Check the
following is in the external USB floppy drive?
In Windows, look at the power indicator:
• If it is not lit, no ... of your computer. Easy solutions are using on the taskbar. The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to resume. Press and release
the power button to save power. Press + < >...
User Guide - Page 24
...paperclip into the hole and push to eject the optical drive tray without recovery CD/DVDs.
This recovery process helps you restore the C: drive with the original software content that is installed when ... the corresponding port on .
• Make sure that it works, contact your C: drive. (Your C: drive will be reformatted and all data files before using this option. The keyboard does not ...
User Guide - Page 30
... desktop
Follow these steps to disconnect your computer from external accessories: 1 Save any open files. 2 Remove any media, floppy disks or compact disks from the drive(s). 3 Shut down the computer: Click on Start, Turn Off Computer, then click on Turn Off Or: You can now safely take the computer anywhere you...
User Guide - Page 31
... in Sleep mode for the trip home:
• Check that can prevent the computer from the
drive(s).
Caution: Avoid packing items next to your computer in the meeting is not fully charged, you ...the AC adapter with you are moving from your computer. Pressure against the top cover can damage the drive head.
• Pack the computer in Sleep mode. What to turn the computer back on ,...
User Guide - Page 39
... your DVD drive is installed in the optical drive bay, you can set . Please refer to the online help for the first time, the program asks you to enter the region code. English
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Using software
Playing DVD movies
When the DVD drive module is set to the table below for DVD movie region code information.
2 The DVD movie will automatically play after which...
User Guide - Page 41
... back up/restore the factory default image, and reinstall applications and drivers. English
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eMachines Recovery Management
eMachines Recovery Management is for optical disc-related tasks.
For systems that do not have a built-in optical disc burner, plug in an external optical disc burner before entering eMachines Recovery Management for general reference only.
User Guide - Page 44
... Menu. 1 Turn on screen prompts to complete the restore.
7 Remove the recovery disc from the optical drive once the restore is for general reference only. To restore Windows from your computer. Windows will need to select the optical drive, then press the ENTER key. English
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Restore Windows from backup discs
Note: The following content...
User Guide - Page 45
... Setup, where you can set system parameters.
3 Use the left and right arrow keys to select the Boot submenu.
4 Use the up and down arrow keys to select the optical drive device. 5 Use the F6 key to move the optical drive device to the highest boot
priority, or use , you prefer to set the boot priority...
User Guide - Page 46
... recovery disc. 8 Insert the second recovery disc when prompted, then follow the onscreen
prompts to select Yes.
Do this before rebooting your computer. The system will reboot.
7 When you reboot, Windows will be installed from the optical drive once the restore is
complete. English
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6 Press the ESC key to enter the Exit...
User Guide - Page 47
... to reboot.
keyboard connected
Keyboard interface error
Contact your dealer or an authorized service center.
Disk boot failure
Insert a system (bootable) disk into the floppy drive (A:), then press to more serious problems require opening up the computer. Hard disk 0 extended Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Keyboard error or...
User Guide - Page 52
... with such devices. Depending on configurations, this equipment is no effect on local power, is in which it has been approved for EU countries
Hereby, Acer, declares that a separate telephone, not dependent on the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction. Below information is for emergency use . LCD pixel statement
The...
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