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... power outlet. Warning Do not attempt to the AC adapter. The replacement cord must be of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of their respective companies. See your... notebook's power connector. 1 3 Plug the power cord into a different wall outlet. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of your notebook, then plug it becomes damaged. Replacing the AC Adapter Replacing the...
... power outlet. Warning Do not attempt to the AC adapter. The replacement cord must be of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of their respective companies. See your... notebook's power connector. 1 3 Plug the power cord into a different wall outlet. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of your notebook, then plug it becomes damaged. Replacing the AC Adapter Replacing the...
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...and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mishandled. Locating Components Battery 1 To replace the battery: 1 If your notebook is on and is connected to AC power, go to the...is not plugged into place. 6 Slide the battery lock to Step 2. -ORIf your notebook is on and is incorrectly replaced. All rights reserved. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of your notebook. Do not disassemble, heat above 212°F (100°C), or incinerate. Warning ...
...and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mishandled. Locating Components Battery 1 To replace the battery: 1 If your notebook is on and is connected to AC power, go to the...is not plugged into place. 6 Slide the battery lock to Step 2. -ORIf your notebook is on and is incorrectly replaced. All rights reserved. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of your notebook. Do not disassemble, heat above 212°F (100°C), or incinerate. Warning ...
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...DVD drive is facing up, then remove the battery. Gateway and eMachines are ready to your notebook and remove any Express and memory cards. 7 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is empty. 3 Turn off your notebook. Replacing the DVD drive Replacing the DVD drive Tools You... grounding wrist strap (available at most electronics stores) and attach it to a bare metal part of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Important The location of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by model. ...
...DVD drive is facing up, then remove the battery. Gateway and eMachines are ready to your notebook and remove any Express and memory cards. 7 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is empty. 3 Turn off your notebook. Replacing the DVD drive Replacing the DVD drive Tools You... grounding wrist strap (available at most electronics stores) and attach it to a bare metal part of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Important The location of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by model. ...
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... then remove the battery. Important If you cannot create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc, Gateway may send you are extremely sensitive 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 ...the Web address or telephone number shown on the label on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Before working with notebook components, follow these screws cannot be removed). For more information, see "Preparing for ...
... then remove the battery. Important If you cannot create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc, Gateway may send you are extremely sensitive 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 ...the Web address or telephone number shown on the label on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Before working with notebook components, follow these screws cannot be removed). For more information, see "Preparing for ...
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...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 their respective companies. Replacing the hard drive 10 ... "Press any key to insert your Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. 23 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any key on your notebook. Important The location of the process you may be prompted to boot from the old drive. As part of the screws varies ...
...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 their respective companies. Replacing the hard drive 10 ... "Press any key to insert your Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. 23 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any key on your notebook. Important The location of the process you may be prompted to boot from the old drive. As part of the screws varies ...
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...avoid exposure to static electricity, also known as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing foam. • Remove components from the cover or notebook. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in a safe place. 13 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the two optional ...keyboard screws and put it in a safe place. Do not lay components on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Be careful to replace the keyboard. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in the ...
...avoid exposure to static electricity, also known as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing foam. • Remove components from the cover or notebook. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in a safe place. 13 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the two optional ...keyboard screws and put it in a safe place. Do not lay components on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Be careful to replace the keyboard. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in the ...
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... until it is facing up on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. Caution If the cover is not correctly replaced, your notebook could be flat all peripheral devices and replace any other ...countries. See your notebook, then slide the cable out of the clips. Press...
... until it is facing up on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. Caution If the cover is not correctly replaced, your notebook could be flat all peripheral devices and replace any other ...countries. See your notebook, then slide the cable out of the clips. Press...
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... bags only when you are ready to your notebook and remove any Express and memory cards. 6 Turn your Reference Guide. 7 Loosen the memory bay cover screw (this screw cannot be removed). Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of antistatic... a memory module. Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Technical Support See the label on your notebook. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in your workbench or...
... bags only when you are ready to your notebook and remove any Express and memory cards. 6 Turn your Reference Guide. 7 Loosen the memory bay cover screw (this screw cannot be removed). Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of antistatic... a memory module. Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Technical Support See the label on your notebook. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in your workbench or...
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...then turn your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. See your notebook over. 14 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable 15 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any Express cards. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.... each end of the memory module until the module tilts upward. 10 Pull the memory module out of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Replacing a Memory Module 2 9 If you are removing a module, gently press outward on the...
...then turn your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. See your notebook over. 14 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable 15 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any Express cards. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.... each end of the memory module until the module tilts upward. 10 Pull the memory module out of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Replacing a Memory Module 2 9 If you are removing a module, gently press outward on the...
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... as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing foam. • Remove components from the inside of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your workbench or...the keyboard slightly, then slowly slide it to use them in your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the battery compartment and put...
... as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing foam. • Remove components from the inside of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your workbench or...the keyboard slightly, then slowly slide it to use them in your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the battery compartment and put...
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...keyboard to press down until it lies keys-down on top of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. in Step 7. 27 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook could be flat all peripheral devices and replace any other components. All... Slide the brown multimedia keyboard cover connector clips to the back of your notebook, then slide the cable out of the keyboard into their respective companies. Gateway and eMachines are fully moved toward you finger along the front edge of their corresponding slots. Replacing ...
...keyboard to press down until it lies keys-down on top of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. in Step 7. 27 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook could be flat all peripheral devices and replace any other components. All... Slide the brown multimedia keyboard cover connector clips to the back of your notebook, then slide the cable out of the keyboard into their respective companies. Gateway and eMachines are fully moved toward you finger along the front edge of their corresponding slots. Replacing ...
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...the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Never slide components over any Express and memory cards. 6 Turn your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery ...network module. Screw Screw Screw Wireless network bay Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. Do not lay components on the bottom of the bags provide electrostatic...
...the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Never slide components over any Express and memory cards. 6 Turn your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery ...network module. Screw Screw Screw Wireless network bay Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. Do not lay components on the bottom of the bags provide electrostatic...
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... Insert the battery, then turn your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. See your notebook over. 19 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable 20 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any Express cards...be inserted 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. This module is keyed so it into the empty slot. If the module does not fit...
... Insert the battery, then turn your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. See your notebook over. 19 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable 20 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any Express cards...be inserted 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. This module is keyed so it into the empty slot. If the module does not fit...
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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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... included on the following topics: • Help and technical support • Using and customizing Windows and other notebook information, see your hard drive. Accessing your online User Guide In addition to your model of Gateway notebook. Gateway contact information Important The labels shown in -depth, easy-to-read manual that are for informational purposes...
... included on the following topics: • Help and technical support • Using and customizing Windows and other notebook information, see your hard drive. Accessing your online User Guide In addition to your model of Gateway notebook. Gateway contact information Important The labels shown in -depth, easy-to-read manual that are for informational purposes...
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... found on the bottom of your notebook contains information that identifies your notebook's label. The Support page also has links to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications. 3 Gateway Customer Care will need this information if you call for your notebook includes the product key code for assistance. www.gateway.com Gateway model and serial number The label...
... found on the bottom of your notebook contains information that identifies your notebook's label. The Support page also has links to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications. 3 Gateway Customer Care will need this information if you call for your notebook includes the product key code for assistance. www.gateway.com Gateway model and serial number The label...
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...Battery charge indicator Power indicator Headphone jack Microphone jack Description Plug a microphone into this jack. Notebook is in speakers are turned off when speakers or headphones are plugged into this jack. Notebook is malfunctioning. Battery charge is very low. 6 The built-in Sleep or Hybrid Sleep mode.... ■ LED off . ■ LED blue - Important: This LED only lights up when your notebook is connected to AC power or the battery charge is very low. ■ LED solid red - Headphone jack Power indicator Battery charge indicator Plug...
...Battery charge indicator Power indicator Headphone jack Microphone jack Description Plug a microphone into this jack. Notebook is in speakers are turned off when speakers or headphones are plugged into this jack. Notebook is malfunctioning. Battery charge is very low. 6 The built-in Sleep or Hybrid Sleep mode.... ■ LED off . ■ LED blue - Important: This LED only lights up when your notebook is connected to AC power or the battery charge is very low. ■ LED solid red - Headphone jack Power indicator Battery charge indicator Plug...
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...traveling in an airplane. IEEE 802.11 and Bluetooth communication devices are not obstructed. Caution: Provide adequate space around your notebook so air vents are examples of devices that provide wireless communication. 8 For more information, see "Turning your lap. ... similar surface. Caution: Do not block or insert objects into this slot. If these slots. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Component Icon Ventilation fan Express Card slot Wireless network switch Description Helps cool internal components. Current aviation regulations require wireless devices to...
...traveling in an airplane. IEEE 802.11 and Bluetooth communication devices are not obstructed. Caution: Provide adequate space around your notebook so air vents are examples of devices that provide wireless communication. 8 For more information, see "Turning your lap. ... similar surface. Caution: Do not block or insert objects into this slot. If these slots. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Component Icon Ventilation fan Express Card slot Wireless network switch Description Helps cool internal components. Current aviation regulations require wireless devices to...
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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. For more information, see "Using the DVD drive" 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.
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. For more information, see "Using the DVD drive" 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.