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... set up of an access point, a cable or DSL modem (for Internet access), and your computers. 3 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 your wireless computers. Typically, a wireless Ethernet ... include the following: • 802.11a - 54Mbps • 802.11b - 11Mbps • 802.11g - 54Mbps • 802.11n - 540Mbps 47 www.gateway.com In addition to a router, you need a straight-through cable for each computer on the network. 5 For an Internet connection, plug a straight-through network...
... set up of an access point, a cable or DSL modem (for Internet access), and your computers. 3 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 your wireless computers. Typically, a wireless Ethernet ... include the following: • 802.11a - 54Mbps • 802.11b - 11Mbps • 802.11g - 54Mbps • 802.11n - 540Mbps 47 www.gateway.com In addition to a router, you need a straight-through cable for each computer on the network. 5 For an Internet connection, plug a straight-through network...
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... on and off. • Make sure the power cord is firmly attached to disassemble the AC adapter. The replacement cord must be of their respective companies. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. Replacing the AC Adapter Replacing the AC Adapter To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to your notebook's power connector. 1 3 Plug the power cord into a different...
... on and off. • Make sure the power cord is firmly attached to disassemble the AC adapter. The replacement cord must be of their respective companies. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. Replacing the AC Adapter Replacing the AC Adapter To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to your notebook's power connector. 1 3 Plug the power cord into a different...
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...your notebook are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to your notebook and remove any Express and memory cards. 7 Turn your notebook. in...edge connectors. Locating Components 1 8 Remove the screw that secures the DVD drive to your notebook. 4 Close the LCD panel. 5 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 6 Disconnect all peripheral devices and replace any surface. • Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at ...
...your notebook are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to your notebook and remove any Express and memory cards. 7 Turn your notebook. in...edge connectors. Locating Components 1 8 Remove the screw that secures the DVD drive to your notebook. 4 Close the LCD panel. 5 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 6 Disconnect all peripheral devices and replace any surface. • Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at ...
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... workbench or other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of your notebook. 4 Close the LCD panel. 5 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 6 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to static electricity, also known as carpeted floors, plastic, and... a bare metal part of Gateway, Inc. All other grounded connection. • Touch a bare metal surface on the bottom of your notebook. 2 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 3 Turn off your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable...
... workbench or other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of your notebook. 4 Close the LCD panel. 5 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 6 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to static electricity, also known as carpeted floors, plastic, and... a bare metal part of Gateway, Inc. All other grounded connection. • Touch a bare metal surface on the bottom of your notebook. 2 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 3 Turn off your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable...
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... working with a K. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Be careful to your notebook. 3 Close the LCD panel. 4 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 5 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to static electricity, also known as carpeted floors, plastic, and... top is marked with notebook components, follow these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by a cable. ...
... working with a K. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Be careful to your notebook. 3 Close the LCD panel. 4 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 5 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to static electricity, also known as carpeted floors, plastic, and... top is marked with notebook components, follow these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by a cable. ...
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... important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. Warning To avoid exposure 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 ... replace a memory module: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 2 Turn off your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component. Avoid touching the edge connectors.
... important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. Warning To avoid exposure 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 ... replace a memory module: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 2 Turn off your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component. Avoid touching the edge connectors.
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... discharge (ESD). Be careful to replace the multimedia keyboard cover. See your notebook. 3 Close the LCD panel. 4 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 5 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to static electricity, also known as carpeted floors, plastic, and...Phillips and a small flat-blade screwdriver to not damage the LCD panel. Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of Gateway, Inc. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in your notebook are trademarks or registered trademarks of the battery compartment...
... discharge (ESD). Be careful to replace the multimedia keyboard cover. See your notebook. 3 Close the LCD panel. 4 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 5 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to static electricity, also known as carpeted floors, plastic, and...Phillips and a small flat-blade screwdriver to not damage the LCD panel. Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of Gateway, Inc. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in your notebook are trademarks or registered trademarks of the battery compartment...
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... cover, then remove it 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 your notebook and remove any Express and memory cards. 6 Turn ... attach it . 9 Unplug the two or three antenna cables. See your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component. Gateway and eMachines are ready to replace the wireless network module. in your Reference Guide. 7 Loosen the...
... cover, then remove it 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 your notebook and remove any Express and memory cards. 6 Turn ... attach it . 9 Unplug the two or three antenna cables. See your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component. Gateway and eMachines are ready to replace the wireless network module. in your Reference Guide. 7 Loosen the...
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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 17 Sitting at your notebook 17 Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain . . 17 Connecting the AC adapter 18 Protecting from power source problems 19 Connecting to a broadband modem or network 20 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 17 Sitting at your notebook 17 Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain . . 17 Connecting the AC adapter 18 Protecting from power source problems 19 Connecting to a broadband modem or network 20 Connecting the optional dial-up modem ...
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For more information, see "Connecting the optional dial-up modem cable into this port. Plug the AC adapter cable into this optional jack. Monitor port Power connector Plug an analog VGA monitor or projector into this slot. For more information, see "Viewing the ...
For more information, see "Connecting the optional dial-up modem cable into this port. Plug the AC adapter cable into this optional jack. Monitor port Power connector Plug an analog VGA monitor or projector into this slot. For more information, see "Viewing the ...
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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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Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. If the battery life seems short even after being charged for the battery to be much shorter than you expect. For information on recalibrating the ... and voltage rating as the original cord or your notebook or one of the same type purchased from Gateway. Allow three hours for three hours, the battery may need to fully charge. The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that came with your notebook may be recalibrated. Replace the power cord if it becomes...
Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. If the battery life seems short even after being charged for the battery to be much shorter than you expect. For information on recalibrating the ... and voltage rating as the original cord or your notebook or one of the same type purchased from Gateway. Allow three hours for three hours, the battery may need to fully charge. The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that came with your notebook may be recalibrated. Replace the power cord if it becomes...
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www.gateway.com 2 Connect the AC adapter to your 19 The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Gateway contact information" on page 2. For more information, see "Front" on : • Unplug the adapter from power source problems During a power surge, the voltage level of the battery charge indicator). Protecting from ..., then plug it turns on page 6 for the first time, turn off your notebook and leave your notebook can increase to the AC adapter. • Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn on, complete the following...
www.gateway.com 2 Connect the AC adapter to your 19 The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Gateway contact information" on page 2. For more information, see "Front" on : • Unplug the adapter from power source problems During a power surge, the voltage level of the battery charge indicator). Protecting from ..., then plug it turns on page 6 for the first time, turn off your notebook and leave your notebook can increase to the AC adapter. • Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn on, complete the following...
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...Open the LCD panel. Recalibrating the battery Important Do not interrupt the battery recalibration process. To recalibrate the battery using BIOS: 1 Connect the AC adapter, then turn on your notebook. 2 As soon as your notebook over again. If your battery. The entire process takes several hours. ...BIOS: 1 Connect your notebook. 68 When the recalibration has finished, the message "Press [Esc] key to AC power and let the battery charge completely. 2 Disconnect the AC power and restart your notebook to exit" appears. 7 Press ESC. To recalibrate the battery without using it but...
...Open the LCD panel. Recalibrating the battery Important Do not interrupt the battery recalibration process. To recalibrate the battery using BIOS: 1 Connect the AC adapter, then turn on your notebook. 2 As soon as your notebook over again. If your battery. The entire process takes several hours. ...BIOS: 1 Connect your notebook. 68 When the recalibration has finished, the message "Press [Esc] key to AC power and let the battery charge completely. 2 Disconnect the AC power and restart your notebook to exit" appears. 7 Press ESC. To recalibrate the battery without using it but...
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... and any module can be placed in any Express cards. 5 Turn your Gateway notebook. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 102. 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 Dual Inline Memory Modules). www.gateway.com Adding or replacing memory modules Important...
... and any module can be placed in any Express cards. 5 Turn your Gateway notebook. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 102. 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 Dual Inline Memory Modules). www.gateway.com Adding or replacing memory modules Important...
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... the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on page 102. 4 Turn off 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...
... the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on page 102. 4 Turn off 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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To test the outlet, plug a working on . • Make sure that the AC power adapter cables are turned off, then retype the password. www.gateway.com Passwords Your notebook does not accept your password Make sure that CAPS LOCK and NUM LOCK are free from cuts or... that the battery is not working correctly. Call Gateway Customer Care for repair. Power Your notebook is installed correctly. For instructions on recalibrating your battery, see "Recharging the battery" on page 72. • Make sure that your AC power adapter is connected correctly to an electrical outlet, turned on...
To test the outlet, plug a working on . • Make sure that the AC power adapter cables are turned off, then retype the password. www.gateway.com Passwords Your notebook does not accept your password Make sure that CAPS LOCK and NUM LOCK are free from cuts or... that the battery is not working correctly. Call Gateway Customer Care for repair. Power Your notebook is installed correctly. For instructions on recalibrating your battery, see "Recharging the battery" on page 72. • Make sure that your AC power adapter is connected correctly to an electrical outlet, turned on...
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Index A AC adapter connecting 18 connector 10 international adapters 70 accessories safety precautions 143 acoustic handset coupler 78 application key 27 arrow keys 27 audio adjusting volume 30, 45 back button 29, 40 headphone ... 29, 40 stop button 29, 40 troubleshooting 137 volume down button 30 volume up button 30 audio CD cleaning 87 inserting 53, 54 automobile power adapter 70 B battery alternate power sources 70 bay 67 calibrating 86 changing 67 charge indicator 6, 66 charge status 66 charging 18, 66 conserving power 69 extending...
Index A AC adapter connecting 18 connector 10 international adapters 70 accessories safety precautions 143 acoustic handset coupler 78 application key 27 arrow keys 27 audio adjusting volume 30, 45 back button 29, 40 headphone ... 29, 40 stop button 29, 40 troubleshooting 137 volume down button 30 volume up button 30 audio CD cleaning 87 inserting 53, 54 automobile power adapter 70 B battery alternate power sources 70 bay 67 calibrating 86 changing 67 charge indicator 6, 66 charge status 66 charging 18, 66 conserving power 69 extending...
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... CD 87 case 85 CD 87 DVD 87 keyboard 85 LCD panel 85 notebook exterior 84 screen 85 clicking 38 closing unresponsive program 24 connecting AC adapter 18 cable modem 20 dial-up modem 21 DSL modem 20 external keyboard 26 external monitor 59 keyboard 26 mouse 38 printer 58 projector 59...
... CD 87 case 85 CD 87 DVD 87 keyboard 85 LCD panel 85 notebook exterior 84 screen 85 clicking 38 closing unresponsive program 24 connecting AC adapter 18 cable modem 20 dial-up modem 21 DSL modem 20 external keyboard 26 external monitor 59 keyboard 26 mouse 38 printer 58 projector 59...
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...devices 58 Plug and Play devices USB support for 58 pointer identifying 37 moving 38 ports See connections power AC adapter 18, 70 advanced settings 72, 74 alternate sources 70 automobile/airplane adapter 70 battery 66, 67, 68, 69 button 12, 28 changing modes 71 changing plans 72 connector 10,... 18 conserving battery power 69 EmPower adapter 70 extending battery life 69 Hibernate mode 71 Hybrid Sleep mode 28, 71 indicator 6, 23 international adapter 81
...devices 58 Plug and Play devices USB support for 58 pointer identifying 37 moving 38 ports See connections power AC adapter 18, 70 advanced settings 72, 74 alternate sources 70 automobile/airplane adapter 70 battery 66, 67, 68, 69 button 12, 28 changing modes 71 changing plans 72 connector 10,... 18 conserving battery power 69 EmPower adapter 70 extending battery life 69 Hibernate mode 71 Hybrid Sleep mode 28, 71 indicator 6, 23 international adapter 81