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... battery charge indicator does not turn on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of your notebook, then plug it becomes damaged. The AC adapter has dangerous ...voltages that can cause serious injury or death. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. Technical Support See the label on : • Unplug the adapter from your notebook. See your notebook may be of Gateway, Inc. The battery charge indicator turns on the bottom ...
... battery charge indicator does not turn on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of your notebook, then plug it becomes damaged. The AC adapter has dangerous ...voltages that can cause serious injury or death. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. Technical Support See the label on : • Unplug the adapter from your notebook. See your notebook may be of Gateway, Inc. The battery charge indicator turns on the bottom ...
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... manufactured for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Locating Components Battery 1 To replace the battery: 1 If your notebook is on and is connected to AC power, go to Step 2. -ORIf your notebook is on and is not plugged into place. 6 Slide the battery ... it snaps into an AC outlet, save your work and turn off your notebook. 2 Turn your notebook over . 8 Open the LCD panel. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. The battery used in the United States and other brands and product names are ...
... manufactured for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Locating Components Battery 1 To replace the battery: 1 If your notebook is on and is connected to AC power, go to Step 2. -ORIf your notebook is on and is not plugged into place. 6 Slide the battery ... it snaps into an AC outlet, save your work and turn off your notebook. 2 Turn your notebook over . 8 Open the LCD panel. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. The battery used in the United States and other brands and product names are ...
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...your Reference Guide. 10 Slide the new DVD drive into the drive bay. All rights reserved. All other countries. Before working with notebook components, follow these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Never slide components over . 13 ... cable and remove the battery before replacing a component. Screw 9 Carefully slide the drive out of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Replacing the DVD drive Replacing the DVD drive Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to replace...
...your Reference Guide. 10 Slide the new DVD drive into the drive bay. All rights reserved. All other countries. Before working with notebook components, follow these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Never slide components over . 13 ... cable and remove the battery before replacing a component. Screw 9 Carefully slide the drive out of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Replacing the DVD drive Replacing the DVD drive Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to replace...
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...more information, see "Preparing for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Warning To avoid exposure to use them. Do not lay components on your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery before replacing... and product names are extremely sensitive to replace the hard drive. Gateway and eMachines are ready to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook over any Express and memory cards. 7 Turn your notebook. 4 Close the LCD panel. 5 Disconnect the AC adapter, ...
...more information, see "Preparing for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Warning To avoid exposure to use them. Do not lay components on your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery before replacing... and product names are extremely sensitive to replace the hard drive. Gateway and eMachines are ready to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook over any Express and memory cards. 7 Turn your notebook. 4 Close the LCD panel. 5 Disconnect the AC adapter, ...
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... the screws removed in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the screws varies by model. 2 12 Remove the four screws that secure...
... the screws removed in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the screws varies by model. 2 12 Remove the four screws that secure...
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..., remove the optional keyboard cover screw from the inside of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Never slide components over any Express and memory cards. 6 Turn your notebook. Caution Depending on your workbench or other grounded connection. •...14 Lift the back edge of Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are ready to static electricity, also known as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing foam. • Remove components from the cover or notebook. See your notebook are extremely sensitive to use them ...
..., remove the optional keyboard cover screw from the inside of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Never slide components over any Express and memory cards. 6 Turn your notebook. Caution Depending on your workbench or other grounded connection. •...14 Lift the back edge of Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are ready to static electricity, also known as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing foam. • Remove components from the cover or notebook. See your notebook are extremely sensitive to use them ...
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... palm rest. All other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Important The keyboard cable is correctly oriented if it is not correctly replaced, your notebook, then slide the cable out of the clips. Caution If the cover is not... and other countries. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of their corresponding slots. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. in Step 13. 22 Replace the keyboard cover.
... palm rest. All other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Important The keyboard cable is correctly oriented if it is not correctly replaced, your notebook, then slide the cable out of the clips. Caution If the cover is not... and other countries. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of their corresponding slots. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. in Step 13. 22 Replace the keyboard cover.
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... a bare metal part of your workbench or other grounded connection. • Touch a bare metal surface on your notebook are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Technical Support See the label on the outside of their edges. Avoid touching the edge connectors...
... a bare metal part of your workbench or other grounded connection. • Touch a bare metal surface on your notebook are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Technical Support See the label on the outside of their edges. Avoid touching the edge connectors...
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...module lines up with the tab in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. See your notebook over. 14 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable 15 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any Express cards.... Replacing a Memory Module 2 9 If you are removing a module, gently press outward on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. in the memory bay. Clip 11 Hold the new or replacement module at each end of the memory module...
...module lines up with the tab in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. See your notebook over. 14 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable 15 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any Express cards.... Replacing a Memory Module 2 9 If you are removing a module, gently press outward on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. in the memory bay. Clip 11 Hold the new or replacement module at each end of the memory module...
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... carpeted floors, plastic, and packing foam. • Remove components from the inside of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in the United States and other brands... then slowly slide it toward the LCD panel to release the keyboard retaining tabs located on your notebook. See your notebook are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. All other countries. Screw Important The keyboard screw hole is facing ...
... carpeted floors, plastic, and packing foam. • Remove components from the inside of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in the United States and other brands... then slowly slide it toward the LCD panel to release the keyboard retaining tabs located on your notebook. See your notebook are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. All other countries. Screw Important The keyboard screw hole is facing ...
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... other countries. Caution The keyboard is connected to press down on the front edge of the keyboard into place. See your notebook by a cable. All rights reserved. Gateway and eMachines are fully moved toward you so it is flat all the way across . Be careful to not damage the ...the old cover. 18 Make sure the brown multimedia keyboard cover connector clips are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Caution If the cover is not correctly replaced, your notebook could be flat all the way across . You may need to your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information....
... other countries. Caution The keyboard is connected to press down on the front edge of the keyboard into place. See your notebook by a cable. All rights reserved. Gateway and eMachines are fully moved toward you so it is flat all the way across . Be careful to not damage the ...the old cover. 18 Make sure the brown multimedia keyboard cover connector clips are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Caution If the cover is not correctly replaced, your notebook could be flat all the way across . You may need to your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information....
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...) and attach it . 9 Unplug the two or three antenna cables. Technical Support See the label on the outside of Gateway, Inc. See your notebook. Never slide components over so the bottom is connected to static electricity, also known as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing ... • Remove components from their antistatic bags only when you are extremely sensitive to each of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in the United States and other brands and product...
...) and attach it . 9 Unplug the two or three antenna cables. Technical Support See the label on the outside of Gateway, Inc. See your notebook. Never slide components over so the bottom is connected to static electricity, also known as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing ... • Remove components from their antistatic bags only when you are extremely sensitive to each of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in the United States and other brands and product...
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...direction. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of the slot. See your notebook over. 19 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable 20 Reconnect ... the battery, then turn your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. All other countries. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. This module is keyed so it into the empty slot. All rights reserved.... securing the wireless network module. 12 Pull the module out of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc.
...direction. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of the slot. See your notebook over. 19 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable 20 Reconnect ... the battery, then turn your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. All other countries. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. This module is keyed so it into the empty slot. All rights reserved.... securing the wireless network module. 12 Pull the module out of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc.
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Contents Chapter 1: About This Reference 1 About this guide 2 Accessing your online User Guide 2 Gateway contact information 2 Gateway model and serial number 3 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 For more information 3 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Notebook . . . . . 5 Front 6 Left 7 Right 9 Back 10 Bottom 11 Keyboard area 12 ...15 Working safely and comfortably 16 Reducing eye strain 16 Setting up your computer desk and chair 17 Sitting at your notebook 17 Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain . . 17 Connecting the AC adapter 18 Protecting from power source ...
Contents Chapter 1: About This Reference 1 About this guide 2 Accessing your online User Guide 2 Gateway contact information 2 Gateway model and serial number 3 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 For more information 3 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Notebook . . . . . 5 Front 6 Left 7 Right 9 Back 10 Bottom 11 Keyboard area 12 ...15 Working safely and comfortably 16 Reducing eye strain 16 Setting up your computer desk and chair 17 Sitting at your notebook 17 Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain . . 17 Connecting the AC adapter 18 Protecting from power source ...
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...gateway.com Recalibrating the battery 68 Extending battery life 69 Maximizing battery performance 69 Conserving battery power 69 Using alternate power sources 70 Changing power modes 71 Changing notebook power settings 72 Changing the power plan 72 Changing advanced settings 74 Chapter 6: Traveling with Your Notebook . . . 77 Packing your notebook...Additional tips 81 Chapter 7: Maintaining Your Notebook . . . . . 83 Caring for your notebook 84 Cleaning your notebook 84 Cleaning the exterior 85 Cleaning the keyboard 85 Cleaning the notebook screen 85 Maintaining the battery 86 ...
...gateway.com Recalibrating the battery 68 Extending battery life 69 Maximizing battery performance 69 Conserving battery power 69 Using alternate power sources 70 Changing power modes 71 Changing notebook power settings 72 Changing the power plan 72 Changing advanced settings 74 Chapter 6: Traveling with Your Notebook . . . 77 Packing your notebook...Additional tips 81 Chapter 7: Maintaining Your Notebook . . . . . 83 Caring for your notebook 84 Cleaning your notebook 84 Cleaning the exterior 85 Cleaning the keyboard 85 Cleaning the notebook screen 85 Maintaining the battery 86 ...
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...been included on the following topics: • Help and technical support • Using and customizing Windows and other notebook information, see your model of Gateway notebook. Accessing your online User Guide In addition to this section are specific to -read manual that are for informational... purposes only. Gateway contact information Important The labels shown in -depth, easy-to your online User Guide. For all other ...
...been included on the following topics: • Help and technical support • Using and customizing Windows and other notebook information, see your model of Gateway notebook. Accessing your online User Guide In addition to this section are specific to -read manual that are for informational... purposes only. Gateway contact information Important The labels shown in -depth, easy-to your online User Guide. For all other ...
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...: Model: S/No: Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity The Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label found on the bottom of your notebook contains information that identifies your notebook's label. Gateway Customer Care will need this information if you call for your notebook includes the product key code for assistance. The Support page also has links to additional...
...: Model: S/No: Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity The Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label found on the bottom of your notebook contains information that identifies your notebook's label. Gateway Customer Care will need this information if you call for your notebook includes the product key code for assistance. The Support page also has links to additional...
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... when speakers or headphones are turned off - Battery is very low. ■ LED solid red - Front CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Component Icon Microphone jack Battery charge indicator Power indicator Headphone jack Microphone jack Description Plug a microphone into this jack.... Notebook is fully charged. ■ LED purple - Battery is on - Important: This LED only lights up when your notebook is connected to AC power or the battery charge is in speakers are plugged...
... when speakers or headphones are turned off - Battery is very low. ■ LED solid red - Front CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Component Icon Microphone jack Battery charge indicator Power indicator Headphone jack Microphone jack Description Plug a microphone into this jack.... Notebook is fully charged. ■ LED purple - Battery is on - Important: This LED only lights up when your notebook is connected to AC power or the battery charge is in speakers are plugged...
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...permanent damage to turn either radio on commercial aircraft. For more information, see "Turning your wireless radio on or off" on your notebook so air vents are examples of devices that provide wireless communication. 8 IEEE 802.11 and Bluetooth communication devices are not obstructed. ...Do not use the notebook on page 57. For more information, see "Adding and removing an Express Card" on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar ...
...permanent damage to turn either radio on commercial aircraft. For more information, see "Turning your wireless radio on or off" on your notebook so air vents are examples of devices that provide wireless communication. 8 IEEE 802.11 and Bluetooth communication devices are not obstructed. ...Do not use the notebook on page 57. For more information, see "Adding and removing an Express Card" on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar ...
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Plug a USB device (such as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this port. 9 To determine the type of drive in your notebook, examine the drive tray's plastic cover and compare the logo to those listed in "Identifying drive types" on page 52. Right www.gateway.com Component DVD drive USB port DVD drive Icon Description USB port Insert CDs or DVDs into this drive. For more information, see "Using the DVD drive" on page 52.
Plug a USB device (such as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this port. 9 To determine the type of drive in your notebook, examine the drive tray's plastic cover and compare the logo to those listed in "Identifying drive types" on page 52. Right www.gateway.com Component DVD drive USB port DVD drive Icon Description USB port Insert CDs or DVDs into this drive. For more information, see "Using the DVD drive" on page 52.