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... advance in computer communication. With a wireless home network, you can set up a network using a router: 1 Plug one end of the power adapter into the AC connector on the router and the other end of a straight-through cable into the WAN port on the router and the other end into...standards include the following: • 802.11a - 54Mbps • 802.11b - 11Mbps • 802.11g - 54Mbps • 802.11n - 540Mbps 49 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 cable...
... advance in computer communication. With a wireless home network, you can set up a network using a router: 1 Plug one end of the power adapter into the AC connector on the router and the other end of a straight-through cable into the WAN port on the router and the other end into...standards include the following: • 802.11a - 54Mbps • 802.11b - 11Mbps • 802.11g - 54Mbps • 802.11n - 540Mbps 49 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 cable...
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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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For more information, see "Viewing the display on a projector, monitor, or television" on page 23. Plug the AC adapter cable into this optional jack. Back CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Modem jack Kensington lock slot (optional) Component Icon Description Power connector Monitor port Modem ...
For more information, see "Viewing the display on a projector, monitor, or television" on page 23. Plug the AC adapter cable into this optional jack. Back CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Modem jack Kensington lock slot (optional) Component Icon Description Power connector Monitor port Modem ...
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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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...or one of the same type purchased from Gateway. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Connecting the AC adapter You can cause serious injury or death. To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to you use the AC adapter right away to fully charge. The battery ...was shipped to the AC adapter. 20 The replacement cord must be recalibrated. You should use your notebook's battery. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. The AC adapter has no ...
...or one of the same type purchased from Gateway. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Connecting the AC adapter You can cause serious injury or death. To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to you use the AC adapter right away to fully charge. The battery ...was shipped to the AC adapter. 20 The replacement cord must be recalibrated. You should use your notebook's battery. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. The AC adapter has no ...
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...Protect your 21 Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn off . • Make sure the power cord is firmly attached to the AC adapter. • Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. If the battery charge indicator does not turn on, complete the following steps until ... For more information, see "Front" on page 6 for the first time, turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on page 2. 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...
...Protect your 21 Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn off . • Make sure the power cord is firmly attached to the AC adapter. • Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. If the battery charge indicator does not turn on, complete the following steps until ... For more information, see "Front" on page 6 for the first time, turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on page 2. 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...
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... the LCD panel. 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 may need to AC power and let the battery charge completely. 2 Disconnect the AC power and restart your notebook. 72 The BIOS Setup utility opens. 3 Open the...
... the LCD panel. 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 may need to AC power and let the battery charge completely. 2 Disconnect the AC power and restart your notebook. 72 The BIOS Setup utility opens. 3 Open the...
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... notebook and remove any slot. 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. The modules are available in various capacities and ...any module can be placed in any Express cards. 5 Turn your Gateway notebook. Memory bay To add or replace memory modules: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on page 71....
... notebook and remove any slot. 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. The modules are available in various capacities and ...any module can be placed in any Express cards. 5 Turn your Gateway notebook. Memory bay To add or replace memory modules: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on page 71....
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... 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. Hard drive bay To replace the hard drive kit: 1 Create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc using the Gateway Recovery Center. www.gateway.com Replacing the hard drive kit Tools...
... 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. Hard drive bay To replace the hard drive kit: 1 Create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc using the Gateway Recovery Center. www.gateway.com Replacing the hard drive kit Tools...
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...Check the power management settings. You must return your battery, see "Connecting the AC adapter" on page 72. • Let the battery return to room temperature. 137 For instructions on connecting the AC power adapter, see "Recalibrating the battery" on page 20. • If your notebook..." on page 76. • Make sure that the AC power adapter cables are turned off, then retype the password. For instructions on recalibrating your notebook for instructions. Call Gateway Customer Care for repair. www.gateway.com Passwords Your notebook does not accept your startup password ...
...Check the power management settings. You must return your battery, see "Connecting the AC adapter" on page 72. • Let the battery return to room temperature. 137 For instructions on connecting the AC power adapter, see "Recalibrating the battery" on page 20. • If your notebook..." on page 76. • Make sure that the AC power adapter cables are turned off, then retype the password. For instructions on recalibrating your notebook for instructions. Call Gateway Customer Care for repair. www.gateway.com Passwords Your notebook does not accept your startup password ...
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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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... Guide for Customer Care Information. The replacement cord must be damaged. 2 Connect the AC adapter to toggle the status lights on : • Unplug the adapter from your notebook. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. Technical Support See the label on . The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that can cause serious injury or death. See your notebook's power...
... Guide for Customer Care Information. The replacement cord must be damaged. 2 Connect the AC adapter to toggle the status lights on : • Unplug the adapter from your notebook. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. Technical Support See the label on . The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that can cause serious injury or death. See your notebook's power...
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...workbench or other grounded object. 9 Slide the battery out of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2008 Gateway, Inc. Do not lay components on the bottom of your notebook. 10 Remove the screw that the DVD drive is facing up. ...). See your notebook. Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of antistatic bags because only the inside your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component. in your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. ...
...workbench or other grounded object. 9 Slide the battery out of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2008 Gateway, Inc. Do not lay components on the bottom of your notebook. 10 Remove the screw that the DVD drive is facing up. ...). See your notebook. Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of antistatic bags because only the inside your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component. in your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. ...
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.... Warning 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 grounding wrist...on the label on the bottom of recovery discs or a replacement hard drive with the drivers and applications already installed. Contact Gateway Customer Care at most electronics stores) and attach it . All rights reserved. Hard drive bay Preventing static electricity discharge The ...
.... Warning 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 grounding wrist...on the label on the bottom of recovery discs or a replacement hard drive with the drivers and applications already installed. Contact Gateway Customer Care at most electronics stores) and attach it . All rights reserved. Hard drive bay Preventing static electricity discharge The ...
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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 notebook and remove any Express and memory cards. ...the battery latch. 8 Slide the battery out of Gateway, Inc. Be careful to replace the keyboard. in a safe place. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Before working with a K. Caution Depending on your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the ...
... 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 notebook and remove any Express and memory cards. ...the battery latch. 8 Slide the battery out of Gateway, Inc. Be careful to replace the keyboard. in a safe place. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Before working with a K. Caution Depending on your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the ...
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...memory module: 1 Follow the guidelines 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 Express and memory cards. 6 Turn your ... unlocked position, then slide the battery latch. Avoid touching the edge connectors. See your notebook are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. All other brands and product names are ready to a bare metal part of your workbench or other grounded connection. ...
...memory module: 1 Follow the guidelines 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 Express and memory cards. 6 Turn your ... unlocked position, then slide the battery latch. Avoid touching the edge connectors. See your notebook are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. All other brands and product names are ready to a bare metal part of your workbench or other grounded connection. ...
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... components on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2008 Gateway, Inc. Screw 10 Turn your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component. Technical Support See the ...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 to your notebook and remove any Express and memory cards. 6...
... components on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2008 Gateway, Inc. Screw 10 Turn your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component. Technical Support See the ...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 to your notebook and remove any Express and memory cards. 6...
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...the battery out of your notebook. Before working with notebook components, follow these screws cannot be removed). See your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component. in your notebook. Locating Components 1 To replace the ... Technical Support See the label on the bottom of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by their edges. Gateway and eMachines are ready to static electricity, also known as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing foam. • Remove components from...
...the battery out of your notebook. Before working with notebook components, follow these screws cannot be removed). See your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component. in your notebook. Locating Components 1 To replace the ... Technical Support See the label on the bottom of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by their edges. Gateway and eMachines are ready to static electricity, also known as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing foam. • Remove components from...