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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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... by connecting a Kensington cable lock to this optional jack. Monitor port Power connector Plug an analog VGA monitor or projector into this port. Plug the AC adapter cable into this connector. 10
... by connecting a Kensington cable lock to this optional jack. Monitor port Power connector Plug an analog VGA monitor or projector into this port. Plug the AC adapter cable into this connector. 10
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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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... cord or your notebook or one of the same type purchased from Gateway. The replacement cord must be recalibrated. You should use the AC adapter that can run your notebook using an AC adapter or your notebook on page 68. If the battery life seems short...that came with your notebook may need to fully charge. To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to disassemble the AC adapter. Warning Do not attempt to the AC adapter. 18 Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. For information on recalibrating the battery, see "Recalibrating the battery" on ...
... cord or your notebook or one of the same type purchased from Gateway. The replacement cord must be recalibrated. You should use the AC adapter that can run your notebook using an AC adapter or your notebook on page 68. If the battery life seems short...that came with your notebook may need to fully charge. To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to disassemble the AC adapter. Warning Do not attempt to the AC adapter. 18 Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. For information on recalibrating the battery, see "Recalibrating the battery" on ...
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... 6 for the first time, turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on the Customer Care label. www.gateway.com 2 Connect the AC adapter to AC power until it turns on: • Unplug the adapter from your notebook, then plug it back in. • Press...power cord is firmly attached to the AC adapter. • Plug the power cord into a different wall outlet. 4 When you finish using your notebook's power connector. 3 Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Gateway contact information" on , complete the ...
... 6 for the first time, turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on the Customer Care label. www.gateway.com 2 Connect the AC adapter to AC power until it turns on: • Unplug the adapter from your notebook, then plug it back in. • Press...power cord is firmly attached to the AC adapter. • Plug the power cord into a different wall outlet. 4 When you finish using your notebook's power connector. 3 Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Gateway contact information" on , complete the ...
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... 67. 101 For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 100. 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. www.gateway.com Adding or replacing memory modules Important Use only memory modules designed for your notebook over so the... (Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Modules). The modules are available in various capacities and any module can be placed in any Express cards. 5 Turn your Gateway notebook.
... 67. 101 For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 100. 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. www.gateway.com Adding or replacing memory modules Important Use only memory modules designed for your notebook over so the... (Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Modules). The modules are available in various capacities and any module can be placed in any Express cards. 5 Turn your Gateway notebook.
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...bay To replace the hard drive kit: 1 Create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc using the Gateway Recovery Center. For more hard drive capacity, you want to transfer to the new hard drive. www.gateway.com Replacing the hard drive kit Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver and the Windows Vista ... Guide. 3 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on page 87. 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.
...bay To replace the hard drive kit: 1 Create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc using the Gateway Recovery Center. For more hard drive capacity, you want to transfer to the new hard drive. www.gateway.com Replacing the hard drive kit Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver and the Windows Vista ... Guide. 3 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on page 87. 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.
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.... Your notebook is very secure, with no easy way to your battery, see "Connecting the AC adapter" on page 66. 133 Passwords Your notebook does not accept your company computer department or network administrator for instructions. Call Gateway Customer Care for more information about using power management settings, see "Recharging the battery" on...
.... Your notebook is very secure, with no easy way to your battery, see "Connecting the AC adapter" on page 66. 133 Passwords Your notebook does not accept your company computer department or network administrator for instructions. Call Gateway Customer Care for more information about using power management settings, see "Recharging the battery" on...
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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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... Guide for Customer Care Information. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. See your notebook's power connector. 1 3 Plug the power cord into a different wall outlet. The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. Replacing the AC Adapter Replacing the AC Adapter To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to the AC adapter. • Plug the power cord...
... Guide for Customer Care Information. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. See your notebook's power connector. 1 3 Plug the power cord into a different wall outlet. The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. Replacing the AC Adapter Replacing the AC Adapter To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to the AC adapter. • Plug the power cord...
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... Avoid touching the edge connectors. Never slide components over so the bottom is empty. 3 Turn off your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component. Make sure that secures the DVD drive to replace ... for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Screw 9 Carefully slide the drive out of the screw varies by their respective companies. See your notebook. 4 Close the LCD panel. 5 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 6 Disconnect all peripheral devices...
... Avoid touching the edge connectors. Never slide components over so the bottom is empty. 3 Turn off your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component. Make sure that secures the DVD drive to replace ... for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Screw 9 Carefully slide the drive out of the screw varies by their respective companies. See 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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...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 your notebook and remove any surface. • Wear a...create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. For more information, see "Preparing for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. You also need a small Phillips screwdriver to static electricity, also known as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing foam. •...
...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 your notebook and remove any surface. • Wear a...create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. For more information, see "Preparing for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. You also need a small Phillips screwdriver to static electricity, also known as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing foam. •...
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...not disconnect the cable from the inside of the keyboard. 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. Before working with a K. Screw Important The keyboard ... are trademarks or registered trademarks of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by a cable. See your notebook. Gateway and eMachines are ready to a bare metal part of your workbench or other grounded connection. • Touch a bare metal surface...
...not disconnect the cable from the inside of the keyboard. 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. Before working with a K. Screw Important The keyboard ... are trademarks or registered trademarks of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by a cable. See your notebook. Gateway and eMachines are ready to a bare metal part of your workbench or other grounded connection. • Touch a bare metal surface...
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... you are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Locating Components Memory bay 1 To 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. Gateway and eMachines are ready to your notebook and remove any surface. • Wear a grounding...
... you are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Locating Components Memory bay 1 To 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. Gateway and eMachines are ready to your notebook and remove any surface. • Wear a grounding...
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...keyboard retaining tabs located on your workbench or other grounded connection. • Touch a bare metal surface on the front edge of Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are ready to your notebook and remove any surface. • Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at most electronics... 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 use them in a safe place. Warning To avoid exposure to ...
...keyboard retaining tabs located on your workbench or other grounded connection. • Touch a bare metal surface on the front edge of Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are ready to your notebook and remove any surface. • Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at most electronics... 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 use them in a safe place. Warning To avoid exposure to ...
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... notebook. 3 Close the LCD panel. 4 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 5 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to use them. Note which color cable is facing up, then remove the battery. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their antistatic ...electronics stores) and attach it . 9 Unplug the two or three antenna cables. in your notebook. See your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in the ...
... notebook. 3 Close the LCD panel. 4 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 5 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to use them. Note which color cable is facing up, then remove the battery. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their antistatic ...electronics stores) and attach it . 9 Unplug the two or three antenna cables. in your notebook. See your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in 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 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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... modem" on page 59. Kensington™ lock slot Secure your notebook to an object by connecting a Kensington cable lock to this connector. 10 Plug the AC adapter cable into this optional jack. For more information, see "Connecting the optional dial-up modem cable into this port. Monitor port Power connector Plug an...
... modem" on page 59. Kensington™ lock slot Secure your notebook to an object by connecting a Kensington cable lock to this connector. 10 Plug the AC adapter cable into this optional jack. For more information, see "Connecting the optional dial-up modem cable into this port. Monitor port Power connector Plug an...