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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 3 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 For more information 3 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Notebook . . . . . 5 Front 6... desk and chair 19 Sitting at your notebook 19 Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain . . 19 Connecting the AC adapter 20 Protecting from power source problems 21 Connecting to a broadband modem or network 22 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 3 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 For more information 3 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Notebook . . . . . 5 Front 6... desk and chair 19 Sitting at your notebook 19 Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain . . 19 Connecting the AC adapter 20 Protecting from power source problems 21 Connecting to a broadband modem or network 22 Connecting the optional dial-up modem ...
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Plug the AC adapter cable into this port. Monitor port Power connector Plug an analog VGA monitor or projector into this connector. 10 For more information, see "Viewing the ...
Plug the AC adapter cable into this port. Monitor port Power connector Plug an analog VGA monitor or projector into this connector. 10 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. The replacement cord must be much shorter than you use the AC adapter that can run your notebook using an AC adapter or your notebook's battery. If the battery life seems short even after ...AC adapter You can cause serious injury or death. You should use your notebook may be of the same type purchased from Gateway. Replace the power cord if it becomes damaged. To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to you use the AC adapter right away to disassemble the AC adapter. The battery was shipped to the AC adapter...
Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. The replacement cord must be much shorter than you use the AC adapter that can run your notebook using an AC adapter or your notebook's battery. If the battery life seems short even after ...AC adapter You can cause serious injury or death. You should use your notebook may be of the same type purchased from Gateway. Replace the power cord if it becomes damaged. To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to you use the AC adapter right away to disassemble the AC adapter. The battery was shipped to the AC adapter...
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...turn on, complete the following steps until the battery charge indicator turns blue. The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Gateway contact information" on : • Unplug the adapter from power source problems During a power surge, the voltage level of the battery charge indicator). For more information, see ... does not turn off . • Make sure the power cord is firmly attached to the AC adapter. • Plug the power cord into your 21 www.gateway.com 2 Connect the AC adapter to AC power until it back in. • Press FN+F1 to toggle the status lights on the...
...turn on, complete the following steps until the battery charge indicator turns blue. The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Gateway contact information" on : • Unplug the adapter from power source problems During a power surge, the voltage level of the battery charge indicator). For more information, see ... does not turn off . • Make sure the power cord is firmly attached to the AC adapter. • Plug the power cord into your 21 www.gateway.com 2 Connect the AC adapter to AC power until it back in. • Press FN+F1 to toggle the status lights on the...
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... process takes several hours. To recalibrate the battery using BIOS: 1 Connect the AC adapter, then turn on your notebook. 2 As soon as your notebook starts and you may need to AC power and let the battery charge completely. 2 Disconnect the AC power and restart your notebook unexpectedly goes into the BIOS. Recalibrating the battery...
... process takes several hours. To recalibrate the battery using BIOS: 1 Connect the AC adapter, then turn on your notebook. 2 As soon as your notebook starts and you may need to AC power and let the battery charge completely. 2 Disconnect the AC power and restart your notebook unexpectedly goes into the BIOS. Recalibrating the battery...
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...mode for maximum power savings while your notebook, see "Changing notebook power settings" on taking your notebook. Tip For more information about using your AC power adapter, also take a single-plug surge protector. • If you are not using power plans, see "Traveling with Your Notebook" on page ... of telephones. 74 Save the battery for times when you cannot use a power adapter. • To find AC power outlets in airports, look for times when you do not use an airplane/ automobile power adapter or power inverter. Save the battery for them next to an EmPower™ in...
...mode for maximum power savings while your notebook, see "Changing notebook power settings" on taking your notebook. Tip For more information about using your AC power adapter, also take a single-plug surge protector. • If you are not using power plans, see "Traveling with Your Notebook" on page ... of telephones. 74 Save the battery for times when you cannot use a power adapter. • To find AC power outlets in airports, look for times when you do not use an airplane/ automobile power adapter or power inverter. Save the battery for them next to an EmPower™ in...
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... bay To add or replace memory modules: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on page 71. 107 www.gateway.com Adding or replacing memory modules Important Use only memory modules designed for your notebook over so the bottom is facing up, then... various capacities and any module can be placed in any Express cards. 5 Turn your Gateway notebook. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 106. 2 Turn off your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 4 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to replace memory ...
... bay To add or replace memory modules: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on page 71. 107 www.gateway.com Adding or replacing memory modules Important Use only memory modules designed for your notebook over so the bottom is facing up, then... various capacities and any module can be placed in any Express cards. 5 Turn your Gateway notebook. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 106. 2 Turn off your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 4 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to replace memory ...
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...106. 4 Turn off your notebook. 5 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 6 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to the notebook and remove any data you can replace your original drive with a higher-capacity drive. www.gateway.com Replacing the hard drive kit Tools You need a ...small Phillips screwdriver and the Windows Vista DVD to the new hard drive. Hard drive bay To replace the hard drive kit: 1 Create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc using the Gateway Recovery Center.
...106. 4 Turn off your notebook. 5 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 6 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to the notebook and remove any data you can replace your original drive with a higher-capacity drive. www.gateway.com Replacing the hard drive kit Tools You need a ...small Phillips screwdriver and the Windows Vista DVD to the new hard drive. Hard drive bay To replace the hard drive kit: 1 Create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc using the Gateway Recovery Center.
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... are turned off, then retype the password. Power Your notebook is not working on AC power • Make sure that the battery is not working correctly. You forgot your AC power adapter is fully recharged. Call Gateway Customer Care for repair. Replace any damaged cables. For more information about recharging the battery, see "Recharging...
... are turned off, then retype the password. Power Your notebook is not working on AC power • Make sure that the battery is not working correctly. You forgot your AC power adapter is fully recharged. Call Gateway Customer Care for repair. Replace any damaged cables. For more information about recharging the battery, see "Recharging...
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Index A AC adapter connecting 20 connector 10 international adapters 74 accessories safety precautions 145 acoustic handset coupler 82 application key 30 arrow keys 30 audio adjusting volume 33, 49 back button 32, 43, 44 ..., 44 stop button 32, 43, 44 troubleshooting 139 volume down button 33 volume up button 33 audio CD cleaning 91 inserting 57, 58 automobile power adapter 74 B battery alternate power sources 74 bay 71 calibrating 90 changing 71 charge indicator 6, 70 charge status 70 charging 20, 70 conserving power 73 extending...
Index A AC adapter connecting 20 connector 10 international adapters 74 accessories safety precautions 145 acoustic handset coupler 82 application key 30 arrow keys 30 audio adjusting volume 33, 49 back button 32, 43, 44 ..., 44 stop button 32, 43, 44 troubleshooting 139 volume down button 33 volume up button 33 audio CD cleaning 91 inserting 57, 58 automobile power adapter 74 B battery alternate power sources 74 bay 71 calibrating 90 changing 71 charge indicator 6, 70 charge status 70 charging 20, 70 conserving power 73 extending...
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... 91 case 89 CD 91 DVD 91 keyboard 89 LCD panel 89 notebook exterior 88 screen 89 154 clicking 41 closing unresponsive program 26 connecting AC adapter 20 cable modem 22 dial-up modem 23 DSL modem 22 external keyboard 29 external monitor 63 keyboard 29 mouse 41 printer 62 projector 63...
... 91 case 89 CD 91 DVD 91 keyboard 89 LCD panel 89 notebook exterior 88 screen 89 154 clicking 41 closing unresponsive program 26 connecting AC adapter 20 cable modem 22 dial-up modem 23 DSL modem 22 external keyboard 29 external monitor 63 keyboard 29 mouse 41 printer 62 projector 63...
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...peripheral devices 62 Plug and Play devices USB support for 62 pointer identifying 40 moving 41 ports See connections power AC adapter 20, 74 advanced settings 76, 78 alternate sources 74 automobile/airplane adapter 74 battery 70, 71, 72, 73 button 12, 14, 31 changing modes 75 changing plans 76 connector... 10, 20 conserving battery power 73 EmPower adapter 74 extending battery life 73 Hibernate mode 75 Hybrid Sleep mode 31, 75 ...
...peripheral devices 62 Plug and Play devices USB support for 62 pointer identifying 40 moving 41 ports See connections power AC adapter 20, 74 advanced settings 76, 78 alternate sources 74 automobile/airplane adapter 74 battery 70, 71, 72, 73 button 12, 14, 31 changing modes 75 changing plans 76 connector... 10, 20 conserving battery power 73 EmPower adapter 74 extending battery life 73 Hibernate mode 75 Hybrid Sleep mode 31, 75 ...
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.... All rights reserved. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. The battery charge indicator turns on : • Unplug the adapter from your notebook's power connector. 1 3 Plug the power cord into a different wall outlet. See your notebook. Replacing the AC Adapter Replacing the AC Adapter To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to disassemble the AC adapter. Caution Replace the power...
.... All rights reserved. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. The battery charge indicator turns on : • Unplug the adapter from your notebook's power connector. 1 3 Plug the power cord into a different wall outlet. See your notebook. Replacing the AC Adapter Replacing the AC Adapter To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to disassemble the AC adapter. Caution Replace the power...
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Avoid touching the edge connectors. All rights reserved. See your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component. Replacing the DVD drive Replacing the DVD drive Tools ... of Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by their antistatic bags only when 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...
Avoid touching the edge connectors. All rights reserved. See your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component. Replacing the DVD drive Replacing the DVD drive Tools ... of Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by their antistatic bags only when 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...
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...latch. 9 Slide the battery out of Gateway, Inc. Warning To avoid exposure to a bare metal part of recovery discs or a replacement hard drive with your notebook. Technical Support See the label on your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove...thumb notch, then remove it 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 grounding wrist...
...latch. 9 Slide the battery out of Gateway, Inc. Warning To avoid exposure to a bare metal part of recovery discs or a replacement hard drive with your notebook. Technical Support See the label on your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove...thumb notch, then remove it 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 grounding wrist...
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...put them . Screw Screw Technical Support See the label on 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 the fully opened position. 12 Insert the small flat-blade ... place. 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. -OR- 5 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to your notebook and remove any surface. • Wear a ...
...put them . Screw Screw Technical Support See the label on 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 the fully opened position. 12 Insert the small flat-blade ... place. 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. -OR- 5 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to your notebook and remove any surface. • Wear a ...
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... 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 to replace a memory module. Do not lay components on your.... • Touch a bare metal surface on the outside of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2008 Gateway, Inc. Locating Components Memory bay 1 To replace a memory module: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 2 Turn off...
... 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 to replace a memory module. Do not lay components on your.... • Touch a bare metal surface on the outside of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2008 Gateway, Inc. Locating Components Memory bay 1 To replace a memory module: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 2 Turn off...
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...not damage the LCD panel. Do not pull on the bottom of their edges. Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of Gateway, Inc. Technical Support See the label on the cable. Screw 10 Turn your notebook by their respective companies. All rights ...Insert 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 your notebook and remove any surface. • Wear a grounding wrist...
...not damage the LCD panel. Do not pull on the bottom of their edges. Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of Gateway, Inc. Technical Support See the label on the cable. Screw 10 Turn your notebook by their respective companies. All rights ...Insert 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 your notebook and remove any surface. • Wear a grounding wrist...
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... bay cover, then remove it to the unlocked position, then slide the battery latch. 8 Slide the battery out of Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of your workbench or other grounded object. 9 Loosen the three wireless network bay cover...names are trademarks or registered trademarks 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 static electricity, also known as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Avoid...
... bay cover, then remove it to the unlocked position, then slide the battery latch. 8 Slide the battery out of Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of your workbench or other grounded object. 9 Loosen the three wireless network bay cover...names are trademarks or registered trademarks 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 static electricity, also known as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Avoid...