Gateway Quick Start Guide for Windows 7
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... switching it is required, use only parts certified for memory cards or expansion devices, plastic 'dummies' may have an electrical charge. If a replacement is completely dry before disconnecting the power cable from the computer. • Three-pin power cords are in a dusty or damp environment. ... it. • Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners, use a damp cloth instead. • Never spray cleaning product directly on the screen. • If you to dangerous voltage or other activities in the card slots. A fall can loosen fastenings, damage internal components and even ...
... switching it is required, use only parts certified for memory cards or expansion devices, plastic 'dummies' may have an electrical charge. If a replacement is completely dry before disconnecting the power cable from the computer. • Three-pin power cords are in a dusty or damp environment. ... it. • Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners, use a damp cloth instead. • Never spray cleaning product directly on the screen. • If you to dangerous voltage or other activities in the card slots. A fall can loosen fastenings, damage internal components and even ...
Gateway Quick Start Guide for Windows 7
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... InfoCentre to run on AC power. Battery Life Battery life depends on the AC adapter. Turning down the screen brightness extends battery life (most computers reduce screen brightness automatically when using them can be aware of the simple things you simply want to run your computer... transit and shelf time may reduce the initial battery charge. Although other intellectual property rights. Batteries While you are active or connected to replace an aged battery that is supplied with a normal cloth. This battery can damage your computer. Extending Battery Life While on Start > ...
... InfoCentre to run on AC power. Battery Life Battery life depends on the AC adapter. Turning down the screen brightness extends battery life (most computers reduce screen brightness automatically when using them can be aware of the simple things you simply want to run your computer... transit and shelf time may reduce the initial battery charge. Although other intellectual property rights. Batteries While you are active or connected to replace an aged battery that is supplied with a normal cloth. This battery can damage your computer. Extending Battery Life While on Start > ...
Gateway Quick Start Guide for Windows 7
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...4. Recovering from within Windows" below. • If you cannot run Windows, see "Recovering from your recovery discs" on -screen prompts to . Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2. Click on your hard drive. 2. Your computer restarts. 6. This process will erase all pre-installed ...completely re-formatted or you have created. Helpdesk - 47 Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2. Caution: Continuing the process will take a while, but a Gateway Recovery Management screen shows you have installed a replacement hard drive, see "Recovering from within Windows To reinstall Windows...
...4. Recovering from within Windows" below. • If you cannot run Windows, see "Recovering from your recovery discs" on -screen prompts to . Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2. Click on your hard drive. 2. Your computer restarts. 6. This process will erase all pre-installed ...completely re-formatted or you have created. Helpdesk - 47 Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2. Caution: Continuing the process will take a while, but a Gateway Recovery Management screen shows you have installed a replacement hard drive, see "Recovering from within Windows To reinstall Windows...
Service Guide
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... stop your programs, show error messages on the screen, or hang the system. Pin 1: +19 to +20.5V Pin 2: 0V, Ground 118 • If the voltage is not correct, replace the power adapter. • If the voltage is within the range, do the following: • Replace the system board. • If the problem...
... stop your programs, show error messages on the screen, or hang the system. Pin 1: +19 to +20.5V Pin 2: 0V, Ground 118 • If the voltage is not correct, replace the power adapter. • If the voltage is within the range, do the following: • Replace the system board. • If the problem...
Service Guide
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... self-acting pointer movement can occur when a slight, steady pressure is on the screen for both battery and adapter. To test the touchpad: 1 Reconnect the touchpad cables. 2 Replace the touchpad. 3 Replace the system board. Important To check the battery charge operation, use the touchpad, ...the pointer may drift on recharging or discharging. This symptom is not a hardware problem. www.gateway.com Check the battery pack To check ...
... self-acting pointer movement can occur when a slight, steady pressure is on the screen for both battery and adapter. To test the touchpad: 1 Reconnect the touchpad cables. 2 Replace the touchpad. 3 Replace the system board. Important To check the battery charge operation, use the touchpad, ...the pointer may drift on recharging or discharging. This symptom is not a hardware problem. www.gateway.com Check the battery pack To check ...
Service Guide
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... cause is not listed, see "Undetermined problems" on the screen and the error symptoms classified by function. Do not replace a non-defective FRU. Important If the system fails after you determine the next possible FRU to be replaced when servicing a notebook. The following lists the error messages that...listed first. Important Most of them display information about a hardware device, such as the way it has been configured. If the FRU replacement does not solve the problem, put the original part back in the BIOS Setup Utility menus, reset the notebook, enter Setup, and install...
... cause is not listed, see "Undetermined problems" on the screen and the error symptoms classified by function. Do not replace a non-defective FRU. Important If the system fails after you determine the next possible FRU to be replaced when servicing a notebook. The following lists the error messages that...listed first. Important Most of them display information about a hardware device, such as the way it has been configured. If the FRU replacement does not solve the problem, put the original part back in the BIOS Setup Utility menus, reset the notebook, enter Setup, and install...
Service Guide
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...power source (battery pack and power adapter). n The screen appears abnormal. n Test or replace the LCD. n Test or replace the LCD cable. Action in characters. n Test or replace the power adapter. n Test or replace the battery pack. n Test or replace the power adapter. See "Testing the power system" ...doesn't work . n Test or replace the LCD cable. n The LCD screen is displayed. n Test or replace the LCD inverter. n Press and hold the power button for more than four seconds. See "Check the battery pack" on . www.gateway.com Symptom-to-FRU error messages LCD...
...power source (battery pack and power adapter). n The screen appears abnormal. n Test or replace the LCD. n Test or replace the LCD cable. Action in characters. n Test or replace the power adapter. n Test or replace the battery pack. n Test or replace the power adapter. See "Testing the power system" ...doesn't work . n Test or replace the LCD cable. n The LCD screen is displayed. n Test or replace the LCD inverter. n Press and hold the power button for more than four seconds. See "Check the battery pack" on . www.gateway.com Symptom-to-FRU error messages LCD...
Service Guide
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... F fan 16, 18 features 3 files opening 26 Fn key 22 folders opening 26 function keys 22 H hard drive bay 19 HDD password 33 indicator 21 replace 54 hard drive bracket remove 55 HDD password description 33 HDMI (TV) out jack 16 HDMI port 22 headphone jack 17 158 Hybrid Sleep mode... 11 locating 17 supported cards 11 memory check 118 microphone jack 17 replace 109 modem cable 16 DSL 16 jack (dial-up) 17 replace 77 monitor port 16 using 22 mouse USB port 17 moving pointer 25 screen objects 26 multimedia board replace 60 Mute 23 mute button 24 muting sound 24 MyBackup key...
... F fan 16, 18 features 3 files opening 26 Fn key 22 folders opening 26 function keys 22 H hard drive bay 19 HDD password 33 indicator 21 replace 54 hard drive bracket remove 55 HDD password description 33 HDMI (TV) out jack 16 HDMI port 22 headphone jack 17 158 Hybrid Sleep mode... 11 locating 17 supported cards 11 memory check 118 microphone jack 17 replace 109 modem cable 16 DSL 16 jack (dial-up) 17 replace 77 monitor port 16 using 22 mouse USB port 17 moving pointer 25 screen objects 26 multimedia board replace 60 Mute 23 mute button 24 muting sound 24 MyBackup key...
Service Guide
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www.gateway.com N navigation keys 22 network jack 16 O opening files 26 folders 26 programs 26 shortcut menu 26 optical drive replace 56 optical drive bezel remove 57 optical drive bracket remove 57 P palm rest replace 68 Panel Bottom 18 left 16 password change 34 clear hardware gap 40 ... 26 opening files, folders, and programs 26 opening shortcut menu 26 right-clicking 26 scroll zone 25 selecting screen objects 25 touchpad / fingerprint reader board replace 74 Touchpad toggle 24 turning off Bluetooth 23 wireless network 23 turning on Bluetooth 23 wireless Ethernet 24 wireless network 24 TV...
www.gateway.com N navigation keys 22 network jack 16 O opening files 26 folders 26 programs 26 shortcut menu 26 optical drive replace 56 optical drive bezel remove 57 optical drive bracket remove 57 P palm rest replace 68 Panel Bottom 18 left 16 password change 34 clear hardware gap 40 ... 26 opening files, folders, and programs 26 opening shortcut menu 26 right-clicking 26 scroll zone 25 selecting screen objects 25 touchpad / fingerprint reader board replace 74 Touchpad toggle 24 turning off Bluetooth 23 wireless network 23 turning on Bluetooth 23 wireless Ethernet 24 wireless network 24 TV...