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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 3 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 3 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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Plug the AC adapter cable into this optional jack. Kensington™ lock slot Secure your notebook to an object by connecting a Kensington cable lock to this port. For more ...
Plug the AC adapter cable into this optional jack. Kensington™ lock slot Secure your notebook to an object by connecting a Kensington cable lock to this port. 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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... Do not attempt to fully charge. Important If the battery is not fully charged before you use the AC adapter right away to be much shorter than you partially charged. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that came with your notebook may be recalibrated. The replacement cord must be of...
... Do not attempt to fully charge. Important If the battery is not fully charged before you use the AC adapter right away to be much shorter than you partially charged. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that came with your notebook may be recalibrated. The replacement cord must be of...
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... turn on, complete the following steps until the battery charge indicator turns blue. The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Gateway contact information" on the Customer Care label. www.gateway.com 2 Connect the AC adapter to your notebook's power connector. 3 Plug the power cord into your notebook can increase to levels far above normal...
... turn on, complete the following steps until the battery charge indicator turns blue. The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Gateway contact information" on the Customer Care label. www.gateway.com 2 Connect the AC adapter to your notebook's power connector. 3 Plug the power cord into your notebook can increase to levels far above normal...
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.... If your notebook. 72 The battery recalibration process begins and a screen opens showing you may need to AC power and let the battery charge completely. 2 Disconnect the AC power and restart your notebook does not have the Battery Auto Learning utility programmed into Sleep mode while you are...using it but the battery charge is interrupted, you see a startup screen, press F2. To recalibrate the battery without using BIOS: 1 Connect the AC adapter, then turn on your notebook. 2 As soon as your notebook over again. Important Select models have this utility in BIOS, use the non-...
.... If your notebook. 72 The battery recalibration process begins and a screen opens showing you may need to AC power and let the battery charge completely. 2 Disconnect the AC power and restart your notebook does not have the Battery Auto Learning utility programmed into Sleep mode while you are...using it but the battery charge is interrupted, you see a startup screen, press F2. To recalibrate the battery without using BIOS: 1 Connect the AC adapter, then turn on your notebook. 2 As soon as your notebook over again. Important Select models have this utility in BIOS, use the non-...
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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. Your notebook uses memory modules called SO-DIMMs (Small Outline... any slot. Memory bay To add or replace memory modules: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on page 71. 107 www.gateway.com Adding or replacing memory modules Important Use only memory modules designed for your notebook over so the bottom is facing up, then remove the...
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. Your notebook uses memory modules called SO-DIMMs (Small Outline... any slot. Memory bay To add or replace memory modules: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on page 71. 107 www.gateway.com Adding or replacing memory modules Important Use only memory modules designed for your notebook over so the bottom is facing up, then remove the...
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... electricity discharge" on page 92. 2 Back up any data you can replace your notebook. 5 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 6 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to replace the hard drive kit. www.gateway.com Replacing the hard drive kit Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver and the Windows Vista DVD...
... electricity discharge" on page 92. 2 Back up any data you can replace your notebook. 5 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 6 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to replace the hard drive kit. www.gateway.com Replacing the hard drive kit Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver and the Windows Vista DVD...
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...fully recharged. For more information about recharging the battery, see "Changing batteries" on page 76. • Make sure that the AC power adapter cables are turned off, then retype the password. You forgot your battery, see "Changing notebook power settings" on page 71....notebook is very secure, with no easy way to your AC power adapter is not working correctly. Replace any damaged cables. Call Gateway Customer Care for repair. For instructions on connecting the AC power adapter, see "Connecting the AC adapter" on battery power • Check the power management settings...
...fully recharged. For more information about recharging the battery, see "Changing batteries" on page 76. • Make sure that the AC power adapter cables are turned off, then retype the password. You forgot your battery, see "Changing notebook power settings" on page 71....notebook is very secure, with no easy way to your AC power adapter is not working correctly. Replace any damaged cables. Call Gateway Customer Care for repair. For instructions on connecting the AC power adapter, see "Connecting the AC adapter" on battery power • Check the power management settings...
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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 ...
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... States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Technical Support See the label on . All rights reserved. Replacing the AC Adapter Replacing the AC Adapter To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to disassemble the AC adapter. The battery charge indicator turns on the bottom of their respective companies. The...
... States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Technical Support See the label on . All rights reserved. Replacing the AC Adapter Replacing the AC Adapter To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to disassemble the AC adapter. The battery charge indicator turns on the bottom of their respective companies. The...
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...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. 6 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to use them. in your notebook are extremely sensitive to static ...© 2008 Gateway, Inc. Never slide components over so the bottom is empty. 3 Turn off your notebook. See your notebook over any surface. • Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at most electronics stores) and attach it to your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable,...
...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. 6 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to use them. in your notebook are extremely sensitive to static ...© 2008 Gateway, Inc. Never slide components over so the bottom is empty. 3 Turn off your notebook. See your notebook over any surface. • Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at most electronics stores) and attach it to your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable,...
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...the operating system disc that came with your notebook. Hard drive bay Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of Gateway, Inc. Contact Gateway Customer Care at most electronics stores) and attach it . Do not lay components on the bottom of your notebook....need a small Phillips screwdriver 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 Express and memory cards. 7 Turn...
...the operating system disc that came with your notebook. Hard drive bay Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of Gateway, Inc. Contact Gateway Customer Care at most electronics stores) and attach it . Do not lay components on the bottom of your notebook....need a small Phillips screwdriver 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 Express and memory cards. 7 Turn...
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.... Important The keyboard screw hole is facing up . 13 Pull the cover 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...not disconnect the cable from their respective companies. All other countries. Warning To avoid exposure to not damage the LCD panel. Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to replace the keyboard. in your notebook are trademarks or registered trademarks of the bags provide electrostatic...
.... Important The keyboard screw hole is facing up . 13 Pull the cover 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...not disconnect the cable from their respective companies. All other countries. Warning To avoid exposure to not damage the LCD panel. Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to replace the keyboard. in your notebook are trademarks or registered trademarks of the bags provide electrostatic...
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.... • Remove components from their respective companies. All rights reserved. Do not lay components on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. Technical Support See the label on the outside of your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component. Replacing a Memory Module Replacing a Memory...
.... • Remove components from their respective companies. All rights reserved. Do not lay components on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. Technical Support See the label on the outside of your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component. Replacing a Memory Module Replacing a Memory...
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... 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, modem cable, and network cable. 5 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to your notebook and remove any surface. • Wear a grounding...ESD). Screw Screw 8 Slide the battery out of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2008 Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are ready to static electricity, also known as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing foam. • Remove components from...
... 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, modem cable, and network cable. 5 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to your notebook and remove any surface. • Wear a grounding...ESD). Screw Screw 8 Slide the battery out of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2008 Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are ready to static electricity, also known as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing foam. • Remove components from...
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...the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by their respective companies. in your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component. Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous ... damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Locating Components 1 To replace the wireless network module: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge."...
...the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by their respective companies. in your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component. Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous ... damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Locating Components 1 To replace the wireless network module: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge."...
8513065 - Gateway Notebook Hardware Reference R1
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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 ...