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... cable or DSL modem (for Internet access), and your computer wherever 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 into a grounded, 110V electrical outlet. 2 Turn on your computers. 3 Plug one end of...cable modem and is the latest advance in computer communication. Wireless Ethernet networking Wireless Ethernet networking is identified by a label or a switch. www.gateway.com In addition to a router, you need a straight-through network cable into any numbered port on the router (except the WAN port). ...
... cable or DSL modem (for Internet access), and your computer wherever 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 into a grounded, 110V electrical outlet. 2 Turn on your computers. 3 Plug one end of...cable modem and is the latest advance in computer communication. Wireless Ethernet networking Wireless Ethernet networking is identified by a label or a switch. www.gateway.com In addition to a router, you need a straight-through network cable into any numbered port on the router (except the WAN port). ...
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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... 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 23 Starting your...
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... 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 23 Starting your...
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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 slot. For more information, see "Connecting the optional dial-up modem cable into this connector. ... object by connecting a Kensington cable lock to this optional jack. Back CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Modem jack Kensington lock slot (optional) Component Icon Description Power connector Monitor port Modem jack (optional) Plug a dial-up modem" on page 63. For more information, see "Viewing the display on a projector, monitor, or ...
Plug the AC adapter cable into this port. Monitor port Power connector Plug an analog VGA monitor or projector into this slot. For more information, see "Connecting the optional dial-up modem cable into this connector. ... object by connecting a Kensington cable lock to this optional jack. Back CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Modem jack Kensington lock slot (optional) Component Icon Description Power connector Monitor port Modem jack (optional) Plug a dial-up modem" on page 63. For more information, see "Viewing the display on a projector, monitor, or ...
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...The battery was shipped to disassemble the AC adapter. Allow three hours for three hours, the battery may be damaged. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. For information on recalibrating the battery, see "Recalibrating the battery" on battery power for the first time, the battery life ...your notebook may be much shorter than you use the AC adapter right away to the AC adapter. 20 The replacement cord must be of the same type purchased from Gateway. To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to fully charge the battery. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and...
...The battery was shipped to disassemble the AC adapter. Allow three hours for three hours, the battery may be damaged. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. For information on recalibrating the battery, see "Recalibrating the battery" on battery power for the first time, the battery life ...your notebook may be much shorter than you use the AC adapter right away to the AC adapter. 20 The replacement cord must be of the same type purchased from Gateway. To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to fully charge the battery. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and...
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... a wall outlet. Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn on the Customer Care label. Protect your 21 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 your notebook for the location of electricity coming into your notebook...
... a wall outlet. Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn on the Customer Care label. Protect your 21 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 your notebook for the location of electricity coming into your notebook...
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...periodically to exit" appears. 7 Press ESC. To recalibrate the battery using BIOS: 1 Connect your notebook to AC power and let the battery charge completely. 2 Disconnect the AC power and restart your battery. Important Select models have this utility in BIOS, use the non-BIOS procedure. CHAPTER 5: .... 6 Select Yes, then press ENTER. If your notebook over again. To recalibrate the battery without using BIOS: 1 Connect the AC adapter, then turn on your notebook. 2 As soon as your notebook unexpectedly goes into the BIOS. If your notebook starts and you the progress.
...periodically to exit" appears. 7 Press ESC. To recalibrate the battery using BIOS: 1 Connect your notebook to AC power and let the battery charge completely. 2 Disconnect the AC power and restart your battery. Important Select models have this utility in BIOS, use the non-BIOS procedure. CHAPTER 5: .... 6 Select Yes, then press ENTER. If your notebook over again. To recalibrate the battery without using BIOS: 1 Connect the AC adapter, then turn on your notebook. 2 As soon as your notebook unexpectedly goes into the BIOS. If your notebook starts and you the progress.
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...power adapter. • To find AC power outlets in airports, look for times when you are not using power plans, see "Changing notebook power settings" on page 81. CHAPTER 5: Managing Power • Select the Power saver power plan to an EmPower™ in use an airplane/ automobile power adapter or power...the battery" on taking your notebook. Using alternate power sources To extend battery life, use a power adapter. If you will have access to get maximum power savings. Tip For more information about using your AC power adapter, also take a single-plug surge protector. ...
...power adapter. • To find AC power outlets in airports, look for times when you are not using power plans, see "Changing notebook power settings" on page 81. CHAPTER 5: Managing Power • Select the Power saver power plan to an EmPower™ in use an airplane/ automobile power adapter or power...the battery" on taking your notebook. Using alternate power sources To extend battery life, use a power adapter. If you will have access to get maximum power savings. Tip For more information about using your AC power adapter, also take a single-plug surge protector. ...
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... www.gateway.com 5 Highlight Enabled, then press ENTER. 6 Open the Exit menu, highlight Exit Saving Changes, then press ENTER. 7 When you start your computer, you are traveling internationally, take power plug adapters. • Take a portable surge protector to protect your notebook from power surges....internationally. 85 Some hotels provide Internet connectivity only through their networks. • If your AC power adapter to room temperature before turning it warm to recharge the battery. Power • Take your notebook has been exposed to cold temperatures, let it on page 69...
... www.gateway.com 5 Highlight Enabled, then press ENTER. 6 Open the Exit menu, highlight Exit Saving Changes, then press ENTER. 7 When you start your computer, you are traveling internationally, take power plug adapters. • Take a portable surge protector to protect your notebook from power surges....internationally. 85 Some hotels provide Internet connectivity only through their networks. • If your AC power adapter to room temperature before turning it warm to recharge the battery. Power • Take your notebook has been exposed to cold temperatures, let it on page 69...
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... memory bay. 11 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the cover screw. 12 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 13 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 14 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any Express cards. 110
... memory bay. 11 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the cover screw. 12 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 13 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 14 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any Express cards. 110
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... notebook. 18 Replace the hard drive bay cover, then tighten the cover screws. 19 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 20 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable 21 Turn on your notebook, open the DVD drive, insert the Windows DVD, close the DVD drive, then restart your...
... notebook. 18 Replace the hard drive bay cover, then tighten the cover screws. 19 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 20 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable 21 Turn on your notebook, open the DVD drive, insert the Windows DVD, close the DVD drive, then restart your...
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...hard drive bay cover while your notebook is turned on, while the battery is installed, and while the modem cable, network cable, and AC power adapter are connected to your notebook. • Make sure that you are correctly grounded before accessing internal components. • After you complete any ... the battery before you start your notebook and an AC outlet and that the AC outlet is supplying power. • Make sure that the power cord is firmly connected to the AC power adapter. • If you have problems with your notebook, try to your notebook. Instead, unplug your notebook...
...hard drive bay cover while your notebook is turned on, while the battery is installed, and while the modem cable, network cable, and AC power adapter are connected to your notebook. • Make sure that you are correctly grounded before accessing internal components. • After you complete any ... the battery before you start your notebook and an AC outlet and that the AC outlet is supplying power. • Make sure that the power cord is firmly connected to the AC power adapter. • If you have problems with your notebook, try to your notebook. Instead, unplug your notebook...
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...Changing batteries" on page 71. • Make sure that the battery is fully recharged. Call Gateway Customer Care for repair. For instructions on connecting the AC power adapter, see "Connecting the AC adapter" on page 20. • If your notebook is plugged into the outlet and turn it on... to recover a forgotten password. Your notebook is not working on . • Make sure that the AC power adapter cables are turned off, then retype the password. For more information about using power management settings, see "Recharging the battery" on , and working device, such as a lamp, into a ...
...Changing batteries" on page 71. • Make sure that the battery is fully recharged. Call Gateway Customer Care for repair. For instructions on connecting the AC power adapter, see "Connecting the AC adapter" on page 20. • If your notebook is plugged into the outlet and turn it on... to recover a forgotten password. Your notebook is not working on . • Make sure that the AC power adapter cables are turned off, then retype the password. For more information about using power management settings, see "Recharging the battery" on , and working device, such as a lamp, into a ...
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... 20 connector 10 international adapters 74 accessories safety precautions 145 acoustic handset coupler 82 application key 30 arrow keys 30 audio...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...life 90 fuel gauges 90 icons 70 installing 71 latch 11 life span 90 locating 11 managing power 73 maximizing performance 73 monitoring charge 70 recalibrating 72 recharging 20, 70 release latch 11 replacing...
... 20 connector 10 international adapters 74 accessories safety precautions 145 acoustic handset coupler 82 application key 30 arrow keys 30 audio...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...life 90 fuel gauges 90 icons 70 installing 71 latch 11 life span 90 locating 11 managing power 73 maximizing performance 73 monitoring charge 70 recalibrating 72 recharging 20, 70 release latch 11 replacing...
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www.gateway.com VGA 10, 64 wired Ethernet 22 wired network 22 copyright notice 152 D default printer 138 dialing codes 82 dial-up modem 10, 23 adjusting ... drive E Effects button 46 eject button CD 57, 58 DVD 57, 58 eject hole CD 57, 58 DVD 57, 58 electrostatic discharge (ESD) 106 EmPower power adapter 74 ergonomics 18 155
www.gateway.com VGA 10, 64 wired Ethernet 22 wired network 22 copyright notice 152 D default printer 138 dialing codes 82 dial-up modem 10, 23 adjusting ... drive E Effects button 46 eject button CD 57, 58 DVD 57, 58 eject hole CD 57, 58 DVD 57, 58 electrostatic discharge (ESD) 106 EmPower power adapter 74 ergonomics 18 155
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... 12 Slide the new DVD drive into place. 15 Slide the battery lock to the locked position. 16 Turn your notebook over. 17 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 18 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any Express and memory cards. 19 Turn on the bottom of the notebook... for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2008 Gateway, Inc. in Step 10. 14 Slide the battery into your notebook until it snaps into the drive bay. See your notebook. All other countries...
... 12 Slide the new DVD drive into place. 15 Slide the battery lock to the locked position. 16 Turn your notebook over. 17 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 18 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any Express and memory cards. 19 Turn on the bottom of the notebook... for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2008 Gateway, Inc. in Step 10. 14 Slide the battery into your notebook until it snaps into the drive bay. See your notebook. All other countries...
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...into your notebook until it snaps into place. 22 Slide the battery lock to the locked position. 23 Turn your notebook over. 24 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable 25 Turn on -screen instructions. Screw Screw 13 Using the plastic tab, slide the old hard drive, then ... the hard drive to your notebook. 15 Remove the bracket from CD or DVD" appears, press any Express cards. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Screw Screw Screw Screw Technical Support See the label on the bottom of the process you may be prompted ...
...into your notebook until it snaps into place. 22 Slide the battery lock to the locked position. 23 Turn your notebook over. 24 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable 25 Turn on -screen instructions. Screw Screw 13 Using the plastic tab, slide the old hard drive, then ... the hard drive to your notebook. 15 Remove the bracket from CD or DVD" appears, press any Express cards. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Screw Screw Screw Screw Technical Support See the label on the bottom of the process you may be prompted ...
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... keyboard retaining tabs located on the front edge of the keyboard. 2 20 Insert the tabs on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. See your notebook over . 30 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable 31 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any other countries. in Step 14. 23... the brown keyboard connector clips are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2008 Gateway, Inc. Be careful not to not damage the LCD panel. 22 Replace the screws removed in the United States and other components...
... keyboard retaining tabs located on the front edge of the keyboard. 2 20 Insert the tabs on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. See your notebook over . 30 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable 31 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any other countries. in Step 14. 23... the brown keyboard connector clips are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2008 Gateway, Inc. Be careful not to not damage the LCD panel. 22 Replace the screws removed in the United States and other components...
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...the empty memory slot. Technical Support See the label on the clip at a 30-degree angle and press it snaps into place. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Clip 16 Slide the battery lock to the locked position. 17 ...be inserted in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. See your notebook over. 18 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable 19 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any Express cards. in ...
...the empty memory slot. Technical Support See the label on the clip at a 30-degree angle and press it snaps into place. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Clip 16 Slide the battery lock to the locked position. 17 ...be inserted in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. See your notebook over. 18 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable 19 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any Express cards. in ...
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...damaged when you try to close the LCD panel. 24 Close the LCD panel. 25 Turn your notebook over . 30 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable 31 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any other components. 21 Gently press the keyboard down on ... keyboard cover connector clip off of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2008 Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Press down until it clicks in Step 9. 27 Slide the battery into your Reference Guide for Customer...
...damaged when you try to close the LCD panel. 24 Close the LCD panel. 25 Turn your notebook over . 30 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable 31 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any other components. 21 Gently press the keyboard down on ... keyboard cover connector clip off of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2008 Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Press down until it clicks in Step 9. 27 Slide the battery into your Reference Guide for Customer...
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...antenna wires out of Gateway, Inc. If the module does not fit, make sure that the notch in the module lines up with the tab in Step 13. 18 Reattach the antenna cables to the locked position. 22 Turn your notebook over. 23 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, ...and network cable 24 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any Express cards. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal ...
...antenna wires out of Gateway, Inc. If the module does not fit, make sure that the notch in the module lines up with the tab in Step 13. 18 Reattach the antenna cables to the locked position. 22 Turn your notebook over. 23 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, ...and network cable 24 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any Express cards. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal ...