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Contents Chapter 1: About This Reference 1 About this guide 2 Accessing your online User Guide 2 Gateway contact information 3 Gateway model and serial number 3 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 For more information 4 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Notebook . . . . . 5 Front 6 Left 7 Right 9... 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 problems 20 Connecting the optional dial-up modem 21 Connecting to a broadband modem or network 22 Starting...
Contents Chapter 1: About This Reference 1 About this guide 2 Accessing your online User Guide 2 Gateway contact information 3 Gateway model and serial number 3 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 For more information 4 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Notebook . . . . . 5 Front 6 Left 7 Right 9... 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 problems 20 Connecting the optional dial-up modem 21 Connecting to a broadband modem or network 22 Starting...
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... television" on page 21. Kensington™ lock slot Secure your notebook to an object by connecting a Kensington cable lock to this optional jack. Plug the AC adapter cable into this connector. 10 For more information, see "Connecting the optional dial-up modem cable into this slot. Back CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook...
... television" on page 21. Kensington™ lock slot Secure your notebook to an object by connecting a Kensington cable lock to this optional jack. Plug the AC adapter cable into this connector. 10 For more information, see "Connecting the optional dial-up modem cable into this slot. Back CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook...
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CHAPTER3 Setting Up and Getting Started • Working safely and comfortably • Connecting the AC adapter • Connecting the optional dial-up modem • Connecting to a broadband modem or network • Starting your notebook • Turning off your notebook • Restarting (...
CHAPTER3 Setting Up and Getting Started • Working safely and comfortably • Connecting the AC adapter • Connecting the optional dial-up modem • Connecting to a broadband modem or network • Starting your notebook • Turning off your notebook • Restarting (...
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... three hours for three hours, the battery may be recalibrated. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to disassemble the AC adapter. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Connecting the AC adapter You can cause serious injury or death. The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that can run your notebook using an...
... three hours for three hours, the battery may be recalibrated. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to disassemble the AC adapter. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Connecting the AC adapter You can cause serious injury or death. The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that can run your notebook using an...
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...toggle the status lights on page 6 for the first time, turn off . • Make sure the power cord is firmly attached to the AC adapter. • Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. For more information, see "Front" on and off your notebook and leave your notebook connected... Care at the location shown on page 3. 19 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 a different wall outlet. 4 When you finish using your notebook for ...
...toggle the status lights on page 6 for the first time, turn off . • Make sure the power cord is firmly attached to the AC adapter. • Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. For more information, see "Front" on and off your notebook and leave your notebook connected... Care at the location shown on page 3. 19 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 a different wall outlet. 4 When you finish using your notebook for ...
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www.gateway.com Adding or replacing memory modules Important Use only memory modules designed for 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 ... modules: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on page 67. 101 For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 100. 2 Turn off your Gateway notebook.
www.gateway.com Adding or replacing memory modules Important Use only memory modules designed for 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 ... modules: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on page 67. 101 For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 100. 2 Turn off your Gateway notebook.
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... disc using the Gateway Recovery Center. www.gateway.com Replacing the hard drive kit Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver and the Windows Vista DVD to replace the hard drive kit. If you would like more information, see "Backing up any data you can replace your notebook. 5 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and...
... disc using the Gateway Recovery Center. www.gateway.com Replacing the hard drive kit Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver and the Windows Vista DVD to replace the hard drive kit. If you would like more information, see "Backing up any data you can replace your notebook. 5 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and...
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... your battery, see "Changing notebook power settings" on , and working on page 67. • Make sure that your AC power adapter is fully recharged. www.gateway.com Caution If your notebook was a member of a domain before you join a workgroup, it on page 66. 133 Power... Make sure that the battery is connected correctly to your notebook for instructions. Call Gateway Customer Care for repair. Replace any damaged cables. For more information. For instructions on connecting the AC power adapter, see "Recharging the battery" on . • Make sure that the surge protector...
... your battery, see "Changing notebook power settings" on , and working on page 67. • Make sure that your AC power adapter is fully recharged. www.gateway.com Caution If your notebook was a member of a domain before you join a workgroup, it on page 66. 133 Power... Make sure that the battery is connected correctly to your notebook for instructions. Call Gateway Customer Care for repair. Replace any damaged cables. For more information. For instructions on connecting the AC power adapter, see "Recharging the battery" on . • Make sure that the surge protector...
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Index A AC adapter connecting 18 connector 10 international adapters 70 accessories purchasing 63 safety precautions 141 acoustic handset coupler 76 airplane power adapters 63 application key 28 arrow keys 28 audio adjusting volume 31, 44 back button 30, 40 headphone jack 6 microphone jack 6 muting 31, 40,...button 30, 40 stop button 30, 40 troubleshooting 135 volume down button 31 volume up button 31 audio CD cleaning 85 inserting 53 automobile power adapter 63, 70 B battery alternate power sources 70 bay 67 calibrating 84 changing 67 charge indicator 6, 66 charge status 66 charging 18, 66 ...
Index A AC adapter connecting 18 connector 10 international adapters 70 accessories purchasing 63 safety precautions 141 acoustic handset coupler 76 airplane power adapters 63 application key 28 arrow keys 28 audio adjusting volume 31, 44 back button 30, 40 headphone jack 6 microphone jack 6 muting 31, 40,...button 30, 40 stop button 30, 40 troubleshooting 135 volume down button 31 volume up button 31 audio CD cleaning 85 inserting 53 automobile power adapter 63, 70 B battery alternate power sources 70 bay 67 calibrating 84 changing 67 charge indicator 6, 66 charge status 66 charging 18, 66 ...
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... 85 case 83 CD 85 DVD 85 150 keyboard 83 LCD panel 84 notebook exterior 83 screen 84 clicking 38 closing unresponsive program 25 connecting AC adapter 18 cable modem 22 dial-up modem 21 DSL modem 22 external keyboard 27 external monitor 58 keyboard 27 mouse 38 printer 57 projector 58...
... 85 case 83 CD 85 DVD 85 150 keyboard 83 LCD panel 84 notebook exterior 83 screen 84 clicking 38 closing unresponsive program 25 connecting AC adapter 18 cable modem 22 dial-up modem 21 DSL modem 22 external keyboard 27 external monitor 58 keyboard 27 mouse 38 printer 57 projector 58...
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Index modem cable 7, 22 connecting 21, 22 dial-up 21, 76 DSL 7, 22 international adapter 76 jack (dial-up) 10, 21 troubleshooting 124 monitor adding external 58 color quality 61 port 10 screen resolution 61 troubleshooting external 136 using 29 ... peripheral devices 57 Plug and Play devices USB support for 57 pointer identifying 37 moving 38 ports See connections power AC adapter 18, 70 advanced settings 71, 73 alternate sources 70 automobile/airplane adapter 70 battery 66, 67, 68, 69 button 12, 29 changing modes 71 changing plans 71 connector 10, 18 conserving...
Index modem cable 7, 22 connecting 21, 22 dial-up 21, 76 DSL 7, 22 international adapter 76 jack (dial-up) 10, 21 troubleshooting 124 monitor adding external 58 color quality 61 port 10 screen resolution 61 troubleshooting external 136 using 29 ... peripheral devices 57 Plug and Play devices USB support for 57 pointer identifying 37 moving 38 ports See connections power AC adapter 18, 70 advanced settings 71, 73 alternate sources 70 automobile/airplane adapter 70 battery 66, 67, 68, 69 button 12, 29 changing modes 71 changing plans 71 connector 10, 18 conserving...
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... battery charge indicator does not turn on: • Unplug the adapter from your notebook, then plug it becomes damaged. Replacing the AC Adapter Replacing the AC Adapter To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to disassemble the AC adapter. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. All rights reserved. The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that can cause serious injury or death...
... battery charge indicator does not turn on: • Unplug the adapter from your notebook, then plug it becomes damaged. Replacing the AC Adapter Replacing the AC Adapter To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to disassemble the AC adapter. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. All rights reserved. The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that can cause serious injury or death...
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... the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. in Step 8. 12 Insert the battery, then turn off your notebook. 4 Close the LCD panel. 5 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 6 Disconnect all peripheral devices and replace...drive out of the screw varies by their respective companies. 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. Screw DVD drive -OR- Before working with notebook ...
... the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. in Step 8. 12 Insert the battery, then turn off your notebook. 4 Close the LCD panel. 5 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 6 Disconnect all peripheral devices and replace...drive out of the screw varies by their respective companies. 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. Screw DVD drive -OR- Before working with notebook ...
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...discharge-sensitive components in your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component. Important If you cannot create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc, Gateway may send you are ready 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...
...discharge-sensitive components in your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component. Important If you cannot create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc, Gateway may send you are ready 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...
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...information, see "Changing Batteries" in a safe place. Screw Important The keyboard screw hole is facing up, then remove the battery. Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to your workbench or other grounded object. 1 8 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the optional keyboard... 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 dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your ...
...information, see "Changing Batteries" in a safe place. Screw Important The keyboard screw hole is facing up, then remove the battery. Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to your workbench or other grounded object. 1 8 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the optional keyboard... 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 dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your ...
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... or registered trademarks of their antistatic bags only when you are ready to a bare metal part of 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. All rights reserved..... • Touch a bare metal surface on the outside of Gateway, Inc. 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 devices connected...
... or registered trademarks of their antistatic bags only when you are ready to a bare metal part of 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. All rights reserved..... • Touch a bare metal surface on the outside of Gateway, Inc. 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 devices connected...
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... The cover is marked with notebook components, follow these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to use them in your notebook and remove any surface. • Wear a grounding wrist strap (...Turn off your Reference Guide. 7 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put it in your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component. Screw 9 Turn your notebook over any Express and memory cards...
... The cover is marked with notebook components, follow these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to use them in your notebook and remove any surface. • Wear a grounding wrist strap (...Turn off your Reference Guide. 7 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put it in your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component. Screw 9 Turn your notebook over any Express and memory cards...
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... are ready 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..... 9 Unplug the two or three antenna cables. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery...
... are ready 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..... 9 Unplug the two or three antenna cables. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery...
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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... 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 problems 19 Connecting to a broadband modem or network 20 Connecting the optional dial-up modem 21 Starting ...
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... 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 problems 19 Connecting to a broadband modem or network 20 Connecting the optional dial-up modem 21 Starting ...
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... Optional modem jack Kensington lock slot Component Icon Description Power connector Monitor port Modem jack (optional) Plug a dial-up modem" on page 59. Plug the AC adapter cable into this connector. 10 Monitor port Power connector Plug an analog VGA monitor or projector into this port.
... Optional modem jack Kensington lock slot Component Icon Description Power connector Monitor port Modem jack (optional) Plug a dial-up modem" on page 59. Plug the AC adapter cable into this connector. 10 Monitor port Power connector Plug an analog VGA monitor or projector into this port.