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... charge indicator If the battery charge indicator does not turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the Web address or telephone number shown on the label on the bottom of your notebook's power connector. 1 3 Plug the power cord into a different wall outlet. Technical ... Connect the AC adapter to the AC adapter. • Plug the power cord into an AC power outlet. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. See your notebook, then plug it becomes damaged. The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. All other countries....
... charge indicator If the battery charge indicator does not turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the Web address or telephone number shown on the label on the bottom of your notebook's power connector. 1 3 Plug the power cord into a different wall outlet. Technical ... Connect the AC adapter to the AC adapter. • Plug the power cord into an AC power outlet. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. See your notebook, then plug it becomes damaged. The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. All other countries....
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...Battery lock 4 Slide the battery out of your notebook. Replace only with a battery specifically manufactured for your notebook. The battery used in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. All other countries. All rights reserved.... it snaps into an AC outlet, save your work and turn off your notebook. 2 Turn your Reference Guide for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. See your notebook over . 8 Open the LCD panel. Warning Danger of the battery as hazardous waste. ...
...Battery lock 4 Slide the battery out of your notebook. Replace only with a battery specifically manufactured for your notebook. The battery used in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. All other countries. All rights reserved.... it snaps into an AC outlet, save your work and turn off your notebook. 2 Turn your Reference Guide for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. See your notebook over . 8 Open the LCD panel. Warning Danger of the battery as hazardous waste. ...
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... is empty. 3 Turn off your notebook. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component. All other countries. Gateway and eMachines are ready to replace the...of your workbench or other grounded connection. • Touch a bare metal surface on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. To replace the DVD drive: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 2 ...
... is empty. 3 Turn off your notebook. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component. All other countries. Gateway and eMachines are ready to replace the...of your workbench or other grounded connection. • Touch a bare metal surface on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. To replace the DVD drive: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 2 ...
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...drive bay cover using the thumb notch, then remove it to a bare metal part of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Locating Components Hard drive bay Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of recovery discs...information, see "Preparing for software and device driver recovery" in your notebook over any Express and memory cards. 7 Turn your notebook. Technical Support See the label on the outside of Gateway, Inc. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in the Reference...
...drive bay cover using the thumb notch, then remove it to a bare metal part of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Locating Components Hard drive bay Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of recovery discs...information, see "Preparing for software and device driver recovery" in your notebook over any Express and memory cards. 7 Turn your notebook. Technical Support See the label on the outside of Gateway, Inc. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in the Reference...
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Technical Support See the label on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Screw Screw 13 Remove the bracket from CD or DVD" appears, press any Express cards. in Step 10. 18 Replace the hard drive bay ...cover, then tighten the cover screws. 19 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 20 Connect the power adapter...
Technical Support See the label on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Screw Screw 13 Remove the bracket from CD or DVD" appears, press any Express cards. in Step 10. 18 Replace the hard drive bay ...cover, then tighten the cover screws. 19 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 20 Connect the power adapter...
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... sensitive to release the keyboard retaining tabs located on the front edge of the keyboard cover and gently pry it in your notebook are trademarks or registered trademarks of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by a cable. Preventing static ...Caution Depending on the bottom of their antistatic bags only when you are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. All other brands and product names are ready to your Reference Guide. 7 With a small ...
... sensitive to release the keyboard retaining tabs located on the front edge of the keyboard cover and gently pry it in your notebook are trademarks or registered trademarks of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by a cable. Preventing static ...Caution Depending on the bottom of their antistatic bags only when you are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. All other brands and product names are ready to your Reference Guide. 7 With a small ...
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...clips to the back of your notebook, then slide the cable out of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Be careful to press down on the cover in several places until it clicks in place. See your notebook could be flat all peripheral devices... need to not damage the LCD panel. 21 Replace the optional screws removed in Step 7. 27 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook, insert the cable into place. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their corresponding slots. All other countries.
...clips to the back of your notebook, then slide the cable out of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Be careful to press down on the cover in several places until it clicks in place. See your notebook could be flat all peripheral devices... need to not damage the LCD panel. 21 Replace the optional screws removed in Step 7. 27 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook, insert the cable into place. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their corresponding slots. All other countries.
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...Module Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to use them. Before working with notebook components, follow these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Gateway and eMachines are ready to replace a memory module. All other grounded object. ...Remove components from their antistatic bags only when you are trademarks or registered trademarks 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 countries...
...Module Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to use them. Before working with notebook components, follow these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Gateway and eMachines are ready to replace a memory module. All other grounded object. ...Remove components from their antistatic bags only when you are trademarks or registered trademarks 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 countries...
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This module is keyed so it into the empty memory slot. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Clip... in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. in one direction. See your notebook over. 14 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable 15 Reconnect all peripheral...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.
This module is keyed so it into the empty memory slot. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Clip... in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. in one direction. See your notebook over. 14 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable 15 Reconnect all peripheral...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.
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... it in your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. See your notebook. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Screw Screw 14 Lift the back edge of the keyboard slightly, then slowly slide...
... it in your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. See your notebook. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Screw Screw 14 Lift the back edge of the keyboard slightly, then slowly slide...
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...the optional screw removed in Step 8. 26 Replace the screw removed in place. Gateway and eMachines are fully moved toward you try to close the LCD panel. 23 Close the LCD panel. 24 Turn your notebook over . 28 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable 29 Reconnect... Step 13. 22 Replace the multimedia keyboard cover. You may need to press down on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. The cover should easily fall into the slots under the palm rest. All other components. Technical Support ...
...the optional screw removed in Step 8. 26 Replace the screw removed in place. Gateway and eMachines are fully moved toward you try to close the LCD panel. 23 Close the LCD panel. 24 Turn your notebook over . 28 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable 29 Reconnect... Step 13. 22 Replace the multimedia keyboard cover. You may need to press down on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. The cover should easily fall into the slots under the palm rest. All other components. Technical Support ...
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...and moving parts, turn off 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 bottom of Gateway, Inc. in your notebook. For more information, see "Changing ... reserved. All other grounded connection. • Touch a bare metal surface on the outside of antistatic bags because only the inside your notebook. 3 Close the LCD panel. 4 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 5 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to...
...and moving parts, turn off 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 bottom of Gateway, Inc. in your notebook. For more information, see "Changing ... reserved. All other grounded connection. • Touch a bare metal surface on the outside of antistatic bags because only the inside your notebook. 3 Close the LCD panel. 4 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 5 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to...
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... keyed so it into the empty slot. Technical Support See the label 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 the way. 15 Replace the screws removed in Step .... 14 Move the antenna wires out of their respective companies. in one direction. All other countries. All rights reserved. See your notebook over. 19 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable 20 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any Express cards. Screw...
... keyed so it into the empty slot. Technical Support See the label 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 the way. 15 Replace the screws removed in Step .... 14 Move the antenna wires out of their respective companies. in one direction. All other countries. All rights reserved. See your notebook over. 19 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable 20 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any Express cards. Screw...
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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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...8226; Help and technical support • Using and customizing Windows and other notebook information, see your online User Guide. Label information varies by model, features ordered, and location. 2 Gateway contact information Important The labels shown in -depth, easy-to-read manual that... To access your online User Guide: • Click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Accessing your online User Guide In addition to your model of Gateway notebook. CHAPTER 1: About This Reference About this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that...
...8226; Help and technical support • Using and customizing Windows and other notebook information, see your online User Guide. Label information varies by model, features ordered, and location. 2 Gateway contact information Important The labels shown in -depth, easy-to-read manual that... To access your online User Guide: • Click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Accessing your online User Guide In addition to your model of Gateway notebook. CHAPTER 1: About This Reference About this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that...
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... key code for assistance. 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 operating system. www.gateway.com Gateway model and serial number The label on your notebook's label. Online Support: Tech Support Phone: Hours: Model: S/No: Microsoft Certificate...
... key code for assistance. 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 operating system. www.gateway.com Gateway model and serial number The label on your notebook's label. Online Support: Tech Support Phone: Hours: Model: S/No: Microsoft Certificate...
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... charge indicator Plug amplified speakers or headphones into this jack. Battery is very low. 6 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.... ■ LED on . ■ LED blinking - Important: This LED only lights up when your notebook is connected to AC power or the battery charge is fully charged. ■ LED purple - Notebook is charging. ■ LED blinking red - The built-in Sleep or Hybrid Sleep mode. ■ ...
... charge indicator Plug amplified speakers or headphones into this jack. Battery is very low. 6 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.... ■ LED on . ■ LED blinking - Important: This LED only lights up when your notebook is connected to AC power or the battery charge is fully charged. ■ LED purple - Notebook is charging. ■ LED blinking red - The built-in Sleep or Hybrid Sleep mode. ■ ...
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...Express Card" on page 47. For more information, see "Turning your skin. Insert one Type 54 Express Card into these slots are blocked, the notebook may overheat resulting in unexpected shutdown or permanent damage to turn either radio on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. Caution: Do ... into this slot. The switch must be turned off using the FN+F2 or FN+F6 buttons. Do not use the notebook on or off while traveling in the enable position to the notebook. Caution: Provide adequate space around your lap. Warning: Do not work with equipment on your...
...Express Card" on page 47. For more information, see "Turning your skin. Insert one Type 54 Express Card into these slots are blocked, the notebook may overheat resulting in unexpected shutdown or permanent damage to turn either radio on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. Caution: Do ... into this slot. The switch must be turned off using the FN+F2 or FN+F6 buttons. Do not use the notebook on or off while traveling in the enable position to the notebook. Caution: Provide adequate space around your lap. Warning: Do not work with equipment on your...
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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. 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.