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...corresponding green indicator should light on the front of a straight-through network cable into the network jack on your wireless computers. www.gateway.com In addition to a router, you need a straight-through cable for each computer you like. Wireless Ethernet networking Wireless Ethernet ...networking is made up a network using a router: 1 Plug one end of the power adapter into the AC connector on the router and the other end into a grounded, 110V electrical outlet. 2 Turn on the computer. Typically, a wireless...
...corresponding green indicator should light on the front of a straight-through network cable into the network jack on your wireless computers. www.gateway.com In addition to a router, you need a straight-through cable for each computer you like. Wireless Ethernet networking Wireless Ethernet ...networking is made up a network using a router: 1 Plug one end of the power adapter into the AC connector on the router and the other end into a grounded, 110V electrical outlet. 2 Turn on the computer. Typically, a wireless...
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... Support See the label on : • Unplug the adapter from 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. All rights reserved. Replacing the AC Adapter Replacing the AC Adapter To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to your notebook's power connector...
... Support See the label on : • Unplug the adapter from 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. All rights reserved. Replacing the AC Adapter Replacing the AC Adapter To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to your notebook's power connector...
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... such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook. 4 Close the LCD panel. 5 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable.... • Remove components from their edges. Do not lay components on your notebook. See your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component. Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside...
... such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook. 4 Close the LCD panel. 5 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable.... • Remove components from their edges. Do not lay components on your notebook. See your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component. Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside...
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...thumb notch, then remove it to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook. 4 Close the LCD panel. 5 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 6 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to your notebook and remove any surface. • Wear a grounding wrist ... facing up. 8 Slide the battery lock to replace the hard drive. Important If you cannot create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc, Gateway may send you are extremely sensitive to use them. To replace the hard drive: 1 If possible, create a Drivers and Applications Recovery ...
...thumb notch, then remove it to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook. 4 Close the LCD panel. 5 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 6 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to your notebook and remove any surface. • Wear a grounding wrist ... facing up. 8 Slide the battery lock to replace the hard drive. Important If you cannot create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc, Gateway may send you are extremely sensitive to use them. To replace the hard drive: 1 If possible, create a Drivers and Applications Recovery ...
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... the keyboard: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 2 Turn off your notebook. 3 Close the LCD panel. 4 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. -OR- 5 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to your notebook and remove any surface. • Wear a grounding...Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2008 Gateway, Inc. Important The keyboard screw hole is facing up . 13 Pull the cover off your notebook by their antistatic ...
... the keyboard: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 2 Turn off your notebook. 3 Close the LCD panel. 4 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. -OR- 5 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to your notebook and remove any surface. • Wear a grounding...Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2008 Gateway, Inc. Important The keyboard screw hole is facing up . 13 Pull the cover off your notebook by their antistatic ...
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... are ready to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook. 3 Close the LCD panel. 4 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 5 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to the unlocked position, then slide the battery latch. ... notebook components, follow these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Avoid touching the edge connectors. Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to replace a memory module. Locating Components Memory bay 1 To replace a memory module: 1 Follow the...
... are ready to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook. 3 Close the LCD panel. 4 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 5 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to the unlocked position, then slide the battery latch. ... notebook components, follow these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Avoid touching the edge connectors. Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to replace a memory module. Locating Components Memory bay 1 To replace a memory module: 1 Follow the...
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..., turn off your notebook. Screw Screw 8 Slide the battery out of antistatic bags because only the inside your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component. All other grounded connection. • Touch a bare...of Gateway, Inc. Do not lay components on your notebook by their respective companies. Be careful to the fully opened position. 12 Insert the small flat-blade screwdriver under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 2 Turn off your notebook. 3 Close the LCD panel. 4 Disconnect the AC adapter,...
..., turn off your notebook. Screw Screw 8 Slide the battery out of antistatic bags because only the inside your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component. All other grounded connection. • Touch a bare...of Gateway, Inc. Do not lay components on your notebook by their respective companies. Be careful to the fully opened position. 12 Insert the small flat-blade screwdriver under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 2 Turn off your notebook. 3 Close the LCD panel. 4 Disconnect the AC adapter,...
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... companies. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2008...surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Wireless network bay Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component. Locating Components 1 To replace the wireless network...
... companies. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2008...surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Wireless network bay Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component. Locating Components 1 To replace the wireless network...
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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 Contacting Gateway Customer Care 2 Gateway model and serial number 2 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 For more information 3 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Notebook . . . . . 5 Front 6... desk and chair 19 Sitting at your notebook 19 Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain . . 19 Connecting the AC adapter 20 Protecting from power source problems 21 Connecting to a broadband modem or network 22 Connecting the optional dial-up modem ...
Contents Chapter 1: About This Reference 1 About this guide 2 Accessing your online User Guide 2 Gateway contact information 2 Contacting Gateway Customer Care 2 Gateway model and serial number 2 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 For more information 3 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Notebook . . . . . 5 Front 6... desk and chair 19 Sitting at your notebook 19 Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain . . 19 Connecting the AC adapter 20 Protecting from power source problems 21 Connecting to a broadband modem or network 22 Connecting the optional dial-up modem ...
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... Modem jack Kensington lock slot (optional) Component Icon Description Power connector Monitor port Modem jack (optional) Plug a dial-up modem" on page 63. Plug the AC adapter cable into this port. Kensington™ lock slot Secure your notebook to an object by connecting a Kensington cable lock to this connector. 10 For more...
... Modem jack Kensington lock slot (optional) Component Icon Description Power connector Monitor port Modem jack (optional) Plug a dial-up modem" on page 63. Plug the AC adapter cable into this port. Kensington™ lock slot Secure your notebook to an object by connecting a Kensington cable lock to this connector. 10 For more...
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CHAPTER3 Setting Up and Getting Started • Working safely and comfortably • Connecting the AC adapter • Connecting to a broadband modem or network • Connecting the optional dial-up modem • Starting your notebook • Turning off your notebook • Restarting (...
CHAPTER3 Setting Up and Getting Started • Working safely and comfortably • Connecting the AC adapter • Connecting to a broadband modem or network • Connecting the optional dial-up modem • Starting your notebook • Turning off your notebook • Restarting (...
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... Make sure that came with your notebook may need to you use your notebook's battery. Warning Do not attempt to the AC adapter. 20 Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. If the battery life seems short even after being charged for the battery to fully charge the battery. The battery was shipped to be... of the same type and voltage rating as the original cord or your notebook or one of the same type purchased from Gateway. The replacement cord must be recalibrated. The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside.
... Make sure that came with your notebook may need to you use your notebook's battery. Warning Do not attempt to the AC adapter. 20 Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. If the battery life seems short even after being charged for the battery to fully charge the battery. The battery was shipped to be... of the same type and voltage rating as the original cord or your notebook or one of the same type purchased from Gateway. The replacement cord must be recalibrated. The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside.
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... the location of electricity coming into your 21 The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Gateway contact information" on page 2. www.gateway.com 2 Connect the AC adapter to your notebook connected to AC power until it turns on: • Unplug the adapter from power source problems During a power surge, the voltage level of the battery charge...
... the location of electricity coming into your 21 The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Gateway contact information" on page 2. www.gateway.com 2 Connect the AC adapter to your notebook connected to AC power until it turns on: • Unplug the adapter from power source problems During a power surge, the voltage level of the battery charge...
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...also recalibrate the battery periodically to exit" appears. 7 Press ESC. If your notebook. 72 To recalibrate the battery using BIOS: 1 Connect the AC adapter, then turn on your notebook. 2 As soon as your battery. To recalibrate the battery without using it but the battery charge is interrupted, you... may need to AC power and let the battery charge completely. 2 Disconnect the AC power and restart your notebook does not have this utility in BIOS, use the non-BIOS procedure. The ...
...also recalibrate the battery periodically to exit" appears. 7 Press ESC. If your notebook. 72 To recalibrate the battery using BIOS: 1 Connect the AC adapter, then turn on your notebook. 2 As soon as your battery. To recalibrate the battery without using it but the battery charge is interrupted, you... may need to AC power and let the battery charge completely. 2 Disconnect the AC power and restart your notebook does not have this utility in BIOS, use the non-BIOS procedure. The ...
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... Memory Modules). For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 106. 2 Turn off your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 4 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to replace memory modules. www.gateway.com Adding or replacing memory modules Important Use only memory modules designed for your notebook over so the...
... Memory Modules). For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 106. 2 Turn off your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 4 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to replace memory modules. www.gateway.com Adding or replacing memory modules Important Use only memory modules designed for your notebook over so the...
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... the hard drive kit: 1 Create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc using the Gateway Recovery Center. For more information, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on page 106. 4 Turn off your notebook. 5 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 6 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to the... kit. If you would like more information, see "Backing up files" in your original drive with a higher-capacity drive. www.gateway.com Replacing the hard drive kit Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver and the Windows Vista DVD to the new hard drive.
... the hard drive kit: 1 Create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc using the Gateway Recovery Center. For more information, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on page 106. 4 Turn off your notebook. 5 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 6 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to the... kit. If you would like more information, see "Backing up files" in your original drive with a higher-capacity drive. www.gateway.com Replacing the hard drive kit Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver and the Windows Vista DVD to the new hard drive.
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... on connecting the AC power adapter, see "Recharging the battery" on . • Make sure that the AC power adapter cables are turned off, then retype the password. For more information about recharging the battery, see "Connecting the AC adapter" on page 20...AC power adapter is fully recharged. Power Your notebook is not working on page 71. • Make sure that the battery is connected correctly to recover a forgotten password. For instructions on recalibrating your battery, see "Changing batteries" on battery power • Check the power management settings. www.gateway...
... on connecting the AC power adapter, see "Recharging the battery" on . • Make sure that the AC power adapter cables are turned off, then retype the password. For more information about recharging the battery, see "Connecting the AC adapter" on page 20...AC power adapter is fully recharged. Power Your notebook is not working on page 71. • Make sure that the battery is connected correctly to recover a forgotten password. For instructions on recalibrating your battery, see "Changing batteries" on battery power • Check the power management settings. www.gateway...
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Index A AC adapter connecting 20 connector 10 international adapters 74 accessories safety precautions 145 acoustic handset coupler 82 application key 30 arrow keys 30 audio adjusting volume 33, 49 back button 32, 43, 44 ..., 44 stop button 32, 43, 44 troubleshooting 139 volume down button 33 volume up button 33 audio CD cleaning 91 inserting 57, 58 automobile power adapter 74 B battery alternate power sources 74 bay 71 calibrating 90 changing 71 charge indicator 6, 70 charge status 70 charging 20, 70 conserving power 73 extending...
Index A AC adapter connecting 20 connector 10 international adapters 74 accessories safety precautions 145 acoustic handset coupler 82 application key 30 arrow keys 30 audio adjusting volume 33, 49 back button 32, 43, 44 ..., 44 stop button 32, 43, 44 troubleshooting 139 volume down button 33 volume up button 33 audio CD cleaning 91 inserting 57, 58 automobile power adapter 74 B battery alternate power sources 74 bay 71 calibrating 90 changing 71 charge indicator 6, 70 charge status 70 charging 20, 70 conserving power 73 extending...
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... 91 case 89 CD 91 DVD 91 keyboard 89 LCD panel 89 notebook exterior 88 screen 89 154 clicking 41 closing unresponsive program 26 connecting AC adapter 20 cable modem 22 dial-up modem 23 DSL modem 22 external keyboard 29 external monitor 63 keyboard 29 mouse 41 printer 62 projector 63...
... 91 case 89 CD 91 DVD 91 keyboard 89 LCD panel 89 notebook exterior 88 screen 89 154 clicking 41 closing unresponsive program 26 connecting AC adapter 20 cable modem 22 dial-up modem 23 DSL modem 22 external keyboard 29 external monitor 63 keyboard 29 mouse 41 printer 62 projector 63...
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...peripheral devices 62 Plug and Play devices USB support for 62 pointer identifying 40 moving 41 ports See connections power AC adapter 20, 74 advanced settings 76, 78 alternate sources 74 automobile/airplane adapter 74 battery 70, 71, 72, 73 button 12, 14, 31 changing modes 75 changing plans 76 connector... 10, 20 conserving battery power 73 EmPower adapter 74 extending battery life 73 Hibernate mode 75 Hybrid Sleep mode 31, 75 ...
...peripheral devices 62 Plug and Play devices USB support for 62 pointer identifying 40 moving 41 ports See connections power AC adapter 20, 74 advanced settings 76, 78 alternate sources 74 automobile/airplane adapter 74 battery 70, 71, 72, 73 button 12, 14, 31 changing modes 75 changing plans 76 connector... 10, 20 conserving battery power 73 EmPower adapter 74 extending battery life 73 Hibernate mode 75 Hybrid Sleep mode 31, 75 ...