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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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... VGA monitor or projector into this optional jack. For more information, see "Connecting the optional dial-up modem cable into this connector. 10 Plug the AC adapter cable into this slot. Back CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Modem jack Kensington lock slot (optional) Component Icon Description Power connector Monitor port Modem jack...
... VGA monitor or projector into this optional jack. For more information, see "Connecting the optional dial-up modem cable into this connector. 10 Plug the AC adapter cable into this slot. Back CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Modem jack Kensington lock slot (optional) Component Icon Description Power connector Monitor port Modem jack...
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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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...the first time, the battery life may be much shorter than you use the AC adapter right away to you use your notebook's battery. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. If the battery life seems... short even after being charged for the battery to the AC adapter. 20 The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that came ...
...the first time, the battery life may be much shorter than you use the AC adapter right away to you use your notebook's battery. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. If the battery life seems... short even after being charged for the battery to the AC adapter. 20 The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that came ...
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... a power surge, the voltage level of the battery charge indicator). The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Gateway contact information" on and off. • Make sure the power cord is firmly attached to the AC adapter. • Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. Protect your notebook's power connector. 3 Plug the power cord...
... a power surge, the voltage level of the battery charge indicator). The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Gateway contact information" on and off. • Make sure the power cord is firmly attached to the AC adapter. • Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. Protect your notebook's power connector. 3 Plug the power cord...
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... recalibration has finished, the message "Press [Esc] key to maintain the accuracy of the battery gauge. To recalibrate the battery without using BIOS: 1 Connect the AC adapter, then turn on your notebook. 2 As soon as your battery. If recalibration is not low, you may need to... AC power and let the battery charge completely. 2 Disconnect the AC power and restart your notebook does not have the Battery Auto Learning utility programmed into Sleep mode while you are using it but...
... recalibration has finished, the message "Press [Esc] key to maintain the accuracy of the battery gauge. To recalibrate the battery without using BIOS: 1 Connect the AC adapter, then turn on your notebook. 2 As soon as your battery. If recalibration is not low, you may need to... AC power and let the battery charge completely. 2 Disconnect the AC power and restart your notebook does not have the Battery Auto Learning utility programmed into Sleep mode while you are using it but...
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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...107 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...107 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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... off 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 notebook and remove any data you can replace your notebook. 5 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 6 Disconnect all peripheral devices... 2 Back up any Express cards. 111 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 hard drive capacity, you want to transfer to the new hard drive.
... off 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 notebook and remove any data you can replace your notebook. 5 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 6 Disconnect all peripheral devices... 2 Back up any Express cards. 111 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 hard drive capacity, you want to transfer to the new hard drive.
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...the BIOS Setup utility) is very secure, with no easy way to room temperature. 137 For instructions on connecting the AC power adapter, see "Connecting the AC adapter" on page 20. • If your notebook is fully recharged. For more information about recharging the battery, see ...For instructions on inserting your battery, see "Recalibrating the battery" on . • Make sure that the AC power adapter cables are turned off, then retype the password. Call Gateway Customer Care for repair. For instructions on recalibrating your battery, see "Changing batteries" on page 76. ...
...the BIOS Setup utility) is very secure, with no easy way to room temperature. 137 For instructions on connecting the AC power adapter, see "Connecting the AC adapter" on page 20. • If your notebook is fully recharged. For more information about recharging the battery, see ...For instructions on inserting your battery, see "Recalibrating the battery" on . • Make sure that the AC power adapter cables are turned off, then retype the password. Call Gateway Customer Care for repair. For instructions on recalibrating your battery, see "Changing batteries" on page 76. ...
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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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...Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the same type and voltage rating as the original cord or your notebook may be of their respective companies. Replacing the AC Adapter Replacing the AC Adapter To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to disassemble the AC adapter... for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2008 Gateway, Inc. The replacement cord must be damaged. 2 Connect the AC adapter to the AC adapter. • Plug the power cord into an AC power outlet. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters.
...Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the same type and voltage rating as the original cord or your notebook may be of their respective companies. Replacing the AC Adapter Replacing the AC Adapter To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to disassemble the AC adapter... for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2008 Gateway, Inc. The replacement cord must be damaged. 2 Connect the AC adapter to the AC adapter. • Plug the power cord into an AC power outlet. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters.
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...slide the battery latch. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of your notebook. 10 Remove the screw that the DVD drive is empty. 3 Turn off your notebook over any Express and memory cards. 7 Turn your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and... 8 Slide the battery lock 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 ...
...slide the battery latch. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of your notebook. 10 Remove the screw that the DVD drive is empty. 3 Turn off your notebook over any Express and memory cards. 7 Turn your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and... 8 Slide the battery lock 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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... need the operating system disc that came with the drivers and applications already installed. See 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-sensitive... Guide for software and device driver recovery" in your notebook. Hard drive bay Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of Gateway, Inc. Before working with notebook components, follow these screws cannot be removed). Never slide components over any Express and memory...
... need the operating system disc that came with the drivers and applications already installed. See 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-sensitive... Guide for software and device driver recovery" in your notebook. Hard drive bay Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of Gateway, Inc. Before working with notebook components, follow these screws cannot be removed). Never slide components over any Express and memory...
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... 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. -OR- 5 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to your notebook and remove any surface. • Wear a... voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook. in a safe place. All other countries. Before working with a K. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the keyboard cover and gently pry it in your notebook are trademarks or registered ...
... 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. -OR- 5 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to your notebook and remove any surface. • Wear a... voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook. in a safe place. All other countries. Before working with a K. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the keyboard cover and gently pry it in your notebook are trademarks or registered ...
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... legal information. © 2008 Gateway, Inc. Replacing a Memory Module Replacing a Memory Module Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver 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...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. Never slide components over so the bottom is facing...
... legal information. © 2008 Gateway, Inc. Replacing a Memory Module Replacing a Memory Module Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver 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...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. Never slide components over so the bottom is facing...
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...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 Express and memory cards. 6 Turn your ...the bottom of Gateway, Inc. All other grounded object. 1 9 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put it up . 7 Slide the battery lock to use them in a safe place. Do not pull on the outside of your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable...
...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 Express and memory cards. 6 Turn your ...the bottom of Gateway, Inc. All other grounded object. 1 9 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put it up . 7 Slide the battery lock to use them in a safe place. Do not pull on the outside of your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable...
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... 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 workbench or other grounded connection. • Touch a bare metal surface on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in the United...
... 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 workbench or other grounded connection. • Touch a bare metal surface on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in the United...
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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...