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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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... Modem jack Kensington lock slot (optional) Component Icon Description Power connector Monitor port Modem jack (optional) Plug a dial-up modem" on page 63. Plug the AC adapter cable into this slot. For more information, see "Connecting the optional dial-up modem cable into this connector. 10
... Modem jack Kensington lock slot (optional) Component Icon Description Power connector Monitor port Modem jack (optional) Plug a dial-up modem" on page 63. Plug the AC adapter cable into this slot. For more information, see "Connecting the optional dial-up modem cable into this connector. 10
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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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... notebook on page 72. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. The replacement cord must be of the same type purchased from Gateway. To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to disassemble the AC adapter. Warning Do not attempt to the AC adapter. 20 CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Connecting the AC adapter You can cause serious injury or...
... notebook on page 72. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. The replacement cord must be of the same type purchased from Gateway. To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to disassemble the AC adapter. Warning Do not attempt to the AC adapter. 20 CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Connecting the AC adapter You can cause serious injury or...
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... and off your notebook and leave your notebook can increase to levels far above normal levels and cause data loss or system damage. www.gateway.com 2 Connect the AC adapter to your 21 If the battery charge indicator does not turn off . • Make sure the power cord is firmly attached to the...
... and off your notebook and leave your notebook can increase to levels far above normal levels and cause data loss or system damage. www.gateway.com 2 Connect the AC adapter to your 21 If the battery charge indicator does not turn off . • Make sure the power cord is firmly attached to the...
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... into Sleep mode while you are using it but the battery charge is interrupted, you may need to AC power and let the battery charge completely. 2 Disconnect the AC power and restart your notebook. 72 Important Select models have this utility in BIOS, use the non-BIOS...battery charge indicator now displays an accurate battery charge. The entire process takes several hours. To recalibrate the battery without using BIOS: 1 Connect the AC adapter, then turn on your notebook. 2 As soon as your notebook starts and you the progress. To recalibrate the battery using BIOS: 1 Connect...
... into Sleep mode while you are using it but the battery charge is interrupted, you may need to AC power and let the battery charge completely. 2 Disconnect the AC power and restart your notebook. 72 Important Select models have this utility in BIOS, use the non-BIOS...battery charge indicator now displays an accurate battery charge. The entire process takes several hours. To recalibrate the battery without using BIOS: 1 Connect the AC adapter, then turn on your notebook. 2 As soon as your notebook starts and you the progress. To recalibrate the battery using BIOS: 1 Connect...
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... features in Microsoft Office and other applications. • Copy programs from CDs or DVDs to the hard drive so you do not use a power adapter. • To find AC power outlets in airports, look for maximum power savings while your notebook, see "Changing notebook power settings" on taking your... AC power adapter, also take a single-plug surge protector. • If you will have access to an EmPower™ in use. • Use the notebook touchpad instead ...
... features in Microsoft Office and other applications. • Copy programs from CDs or DVDs to the hard drive so you do not use a power adapter. • To find AC power outlets in airports, look for maximum power savings while your notebook, see "Changing notebook power settings" on taking your... AC power adapter, also take a single-plug surge protector. • If you will have access to an EmPower™ in use. • Use the notebook touchpad instead ...
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...Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Modules). 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 modules. Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to the .... The modules are available in various capacities and any module can be placed in any Express cards. 5 Turn your Gateway notebook. www.gateway.com Adding or replacing memory modules Important Use only memory modules designed for your notebook over so the bottom is facing ...
...Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Modules). 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 modules. Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to the .... The modules are available in various capacities and any module can be placed in any Express cards. 5 Turn your Gateway notebook. www.gateway.com Adding or replacing memory modules Important Use only memory modules designed for your notebook over so the bottom is facing ...
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..." on page 92. 2 Back up any Express cards. 111 For more hard drive capacity, you can replace 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 want to transfer to replace the... hard drive kit. Hard drive bay To replace the hard drive kit: 1 Create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc using the Gateway Recovery Center. If you would like more information, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on page 106. 4 Turn off your original drive...
..." on page 92. 2 Back up any Express cards. 111 For more hard drive capacity, you can replace 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 want to transfer to replace the... hard drive kit. Hard drive bay To replace the hard drive kit: 1 Create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc using the Gateway Recovery Center. If you would like more information, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on page 106. 4 Turn off your original drive...
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..., make sure that the AC power adapter cables are turned off, then retype the password. Replace any damaged cables. For instructions on inserting your notebook. For instructions on recalibrating your password Make sure that the battery is calibrated correctly. www.gateway.com Passwords Your notebook does... from cuts or damage. To test the outlet, plug a working on AC power • Make sure that your AC power adapter is fully recharged. For instructions on connecting the AC power adapter, see "Connecting the AC adapter" on , and working on . • Make sure that the surge...
..., make sure that the AC power adapter cables are turned off, then retype the password. Replace any damaged cables. For instructions on inserting your notebook. For instructions on recalibrating your password Make sure that the battery is calibrated correctly. www.gateway.com Passwords Your notebook does... from cuts or damage. To test the outlet, plug a working on AC power • Make sure that your AC power adapter is fully recharged. For instructions on connecting the AC power adapter, see "Connecting the AC adapter" on , and working on . • Make sure that the surge...
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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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...registered trademarks of the same type and voltage rating as the original cord or your notebook may be of Gateway, Inc. Warning Do not attempt to the AC adapter. The battery charge indicator turns on and off. • Make sure the power cord is firmly ... your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that can cause serious injury or death. See your notebook. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. All rights reserved. The replacement cord must be damaged. 2 Connect the AC adapter to toggle the status lights on . in ....
...registered trademarks of the same type and voltage rating as the original cord or your notebook may be of Gateway, Inc. Warning Do not attempt to the AC adapter. The battery charge indicator turns on and off. • Make sure the power cord is firmly ... your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that can cause serious injury or death. See your notebook. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. All rights reserved. The replacement cord must be damaged. 2 Connect the AC adapter to toggle the status lights on . in ....
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..., follow these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). See your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component. All rights reserved. All other countries. Warning.... Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2008 Gateway, Inc. Replacing the DVD drive Replacing the DVD drive Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to static electricity, also known...
..., follow these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). See your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component. All rights reserved. All other countries. Warning.... Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2008 Gateway, Inc. Replacing the DVD drive Replacing the DVD drive Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to static electricity, also known...
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... important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2008 Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines 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 ...connectors. See your notebook. Hard drive bay Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge...
... important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2008 Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines 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 ...connectors. See your notebook. Hard drive bay Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge...
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...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. -OR- 5 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to your workbench or other brands and product names are ...extremely sensitive to replace the keyboard. Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of Gateway, Inc. Screw 10 Turn your notebook over any Express and memory cards. 6 Turn your Reference Guide for Customer Care ...
...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. -OR- 5 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to your workbench or other brands and product names are ...extremely sensitive to replace the keyboard. Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of Gateway, Inc. Screw 10 Turn your notebook over any Express and memory cards. 6 Turn your Reference Guide for Customer Care ...
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.... • Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at most electronics stores) and attach it . See your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component. All rights reserved. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge... connection. • Touch a bare metal surface on your workbench or other grounded object. 8 Slide the battery out of Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by their edges. ...
.... • Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at most electronics stores) and attach it . See your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component. All rights reserved. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge... connection. • Touch a bare metal surface on your workbench or other grounded object. 8 Slide the battery out of Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by their edges. ...
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...Guide for Customer Care Information. Do not pull on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2008 Gateway, Inc. See your workbench or other grounded object. 1 9 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put them . ... 11 Open the LCD panel 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 your...
...Guide for Customer Care Information. Do not pull on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2008 Gateway, Inc. See your workbench or other grounded object. 1 9 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put them . ... 11 Open the LCD panel 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 your...
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...your notebook 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 surface. • Wear a ...in your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of your workbench or other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove...
...your notebook 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 surface. • Wear a ...in your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of your workbench or other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove...