eMachines G620 Series Notebook PC Note Book Check User Guide
- June 17, 2024
- eMachines
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eMachines G620/G420 Series
Quick Guide
G620 Series Notebook PC Note Book Check
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eMachines G620/G420 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:
- Click on Start, All Programs, eMachinesSystem.
- Click on eMachinesSystem User Guide.
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.
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)
2| | Microphone| Internal microphone for sound recording.
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| | Power1| Indicates the computer’s power status.
| Battery1| 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.
- The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is closed up.
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.
Left view
| # | Icon | Item | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DC-in jack | Connects to an AC adapter. | |
| 2 | Ethernet (RJ-45) port | Connects to an Ethernet 10/100-based network. | |
| 3 | External display (VGA) port | Connects to a display device (e.g., external |
monitor, LCD projector).
4| | USB 2.0 port| Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera).
5| | Headphones/speaker/ line-out jack with S/PDIF support| Connects to audio
line-out devices (e.g., speakers, headphones).
6| | Microphone-in jack| Accepts inputs from external microphones.
7| | Line-in jack| Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., audio CD player,
stereo walkman, mp3 player)
Right view
| # | Icon | Item | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | USB 2.0 port | Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). | |
| 2 | Optical drive | Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs. | |
| 3 | Optical disk access indicator | Lights up when the optical drive is |
active.
4| | Optical drive eject button| Ejects the optical disk from the drive.
5| | 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.
6| | 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.
Base view
| # | Icon | Item | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Battery bay | Houses the computer’s battery pack. | |
| 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 baySecondary| Houses the computer’s hard disk (secured with
screws) (for certain models only).
6| | Memory compartment| Houses the computer’s main memory.
7| | 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.
Specifications
| Operating system | • Genuine Windows Vista® |
|---|---|
| Platform | • AMD Better By Design program, featuring: |
•AMD Athlon™ X2 dual-core processor
• Mobile AMD Sempron™ processor
•NVIDIA® GeForce® 9100M G
• IEEE 802.11b/g
System memory| • Dual-channel support
• Up to 2 GB of DDR2 667 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM
modules
Display| • 17″ WXGA 1440 x 900
Graphics| • NVIDIA® GeForce® 9100M G
Storage subsystem| • 2.5″ hard disk drive
• Optical drive option:
• DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive
• DVD/CD-RW combo drive
Audio| • Two built-in stereo speakers
• High-definition audio support
• MS-Sound compatible
• Built-in microphone
Communication| • Integrated webcam*
• WLAN: IEEE 802.11b/g
• LAN: Fast Ethernet; Wake-on-LAN ready
Dimensions| • 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
Privacy control| • BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords
• Kensington lock slot
Power subsystem| • ACPI 3.0
• 44 W 4000 mAh
• 3-pin 65 W AC adapter
Special keys and controls| • 105-/106-key keyboard
• Touchpad pointing device
I/O interface| • 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
Environment| • 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.