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...the battery charge indicator does not turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the Web address or telephone number shown on the label on . Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. Technical Support See the label on and off. • Make ...information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. All other countries. in . • Press FN+F1 to the AC adapter. • Plug the power cord into an AC power outlet. 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...
...the battery charge indicator does not turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the Web address or telephone number shown on the label on . Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. Technical Support See the label on and off. • Make ...information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. All other countries. in . • Press FN+F1 to the AC adapter. • Plug the power cord into an AC power outlet. 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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... as electrostatic discharge (ESD). in your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component. Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of Gateway, Inc. See your workbench or other brands and product names ...see "Changing Batteries" in Step 8. 12 Insert the battery, then turn off your notebook. 4 Close the LCD panel. 5 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 6 Disconnect all peripheral devices and replace any Express and memory cards. 7 Turn your Reference Guide. 10 ...
... as electrostatic discharge (ESD). in your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component. Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of Gateway, Inc. See your workbench or other brands and product names ...see "Changing Batteries" in Step 8. 12 Insert the battery, then turn off your notebook. 4 Close the LCD panel. 5 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 6 Disconnect all peripheral devices and replace any Express and memory cards. 7 Turn your Reference Guide. 10 ...
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... ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component. Contact Gateway Customer Care at most electronics stores) and attach it . Screw Screw Screw ...important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. 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 ...
... ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component. Contact Gateway Customer Care at most electronics stores) and attach it . Screw Screw Screw ...important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. 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 ...
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...antistatic bags only when you are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. To replace the keyboard: 1 Follow the guidelines under the left end of the keyboard cover and gently pry it toward ... any Express and memory cards. 6 Turn your notebook. All rights reserved. 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. in a safe place. Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous...
...antistatic bags only when you are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. To replace the keyboard: 1 Follow the guidelines under the left end of the keyboard cover and gently pry it toward ... any Express and memory cards. 6 Turn your notebook. All rights reserved. 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. in a safe place. Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous...
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...static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Screw 8 Lift the memory bay cover, then remove it to a bare metal part of Gateway, Inc. All other countries. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in your Reference Guide. 7 Loosen the memory bay cover screw (this...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. 5 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to your notebook and remove any Express and memory cards. 6 Turn ...
...static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Screw 8 Lift the memory bay cover, then remove it to a bare metal part of Gateway, Inc. All other countries. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in your Reference Guide. 7 Loosen the memory bay cover screw (this...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. 5 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to your notebook and remove any Express and memory cards. 6 Turn ...
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...Always hold components by a cable. Never slide components over any Express and memory cards. 6 Turn your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component. Screw Important The keyboard screw hole is connected ... Phillips and a small flat-blade screwdriver to not damage the LCD panel. Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of Gateway, Inc. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in a safe place. Screw 9 Turn your notebook are trademarks ...
...Always hold components by a cable. Never slide components over any Express and memory cards. 6 Turn your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component. Screw Important The keyboard screw hole is connected ... Phillips and a small flat-blade screwdriver to not damage the LCD panel. Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of Gateway, Inc. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in a safe place. Screw 9 Turn your notebook are trademarks ...
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...their antistatic bags only when you are ready to your notebook and remove any Express and memory cards. 6 Turn your notebook. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by their respective companies.... 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 use them. See your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component...
...their antistatic bags only when you are ready to your notebook and remove any Express and memory cards. 6 Turn your notebook. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by their respective companies.... 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 use them. See your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component...
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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 Gateway model and serial number 3 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 For more information 3 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Notebook . . . . . 5 Front 6 Left 7 Right 9... 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 19 Connecting to a broadband modem or network 20 Connecting the optional dial-up modem 21 Starting ...
Contents Chapter 1: About This Reference 1 About this guide 2 Accessing your online User Guide 2 Gateway contact information 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 Left 7 Right 9... 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 19 Connecting to a broadband modem or network 20 Connecting the optional dial-up modem 21 Starting ...
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... modem" on page 59. Kensington™ lock slot Secure your notebook to an object by connecting a Kensington cable lock to this optional jack. 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 "Viewing the display...
... modem" on page 59. Kensington™ lock slot Secure your notebook to an object by connecting a Kensington cable lock to this optional jack. 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 "Viewing the display...
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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. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Connecting the AC adapter You can cause serious injury or death. Important If the battery is not fully charged before you use your notebook on page 68. To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to fully ... power for the first time, the battery life may be of the same type purchased from Gateway. You should use the AC adapter that can run your notebook using an AC adapter or your notebook may need to fully charge the battery. If the battery life seems short ...
Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Connecting the AC adapter You can cause serious injury or death. Important If the battery is not fully charged before you use your notebook on page 68. To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to fully ... power for the first time, the battery life may be of the same type purchased from Gateway. You should use the AC adapter that can run your notebook using an AC adapter or your notebook may need to fully charge the battery. If the battery life seems short ...
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... sure the power cord is firmly attached to the AC adapter. • Plug the power cord into your notebook connected to AC power until it back in. • Press FN+F1 to toggle the status lights on : • Unplug the adapter from power source problems During a power surge, the... connector. 3 Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Gateway contact information" on the Customer Care label. www.gateway.com 2 Connect the AC adapter to your 19 If the battery charge indicator does not turn on, complete the following steps until the battery...
... sure the power cord is firmly attached to the AC adapter. • Plug the power cord into your notebook connected to AC power until it back in. • Press FN+F1 to toggle the status lights on : • Unplug the adapter from power source problems During a power surge, the... connector. 3 Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Gateway contact information" on the Customer Care label. www.gateway.com 2 Connect the AC adapter to your 19 If the battery charge indicator does not turn on, complete the following steps until the battery...
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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 must start the process over . 8 Open the LCD panel. Recalibrating the battery ... is interrupted, you see a startup screen, press F2. The battery recalibration process begins and a screen opens showing you may need to AC power and let the battery charge completely. 2 Disconnect the AC power and restart your notebook. 68 The BIOS Setup utility opens. 3 Open the Advanced menu. 4 Highlight Battery Auto Learning, then...
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 must start the process over . 8 Open the LCD panel. Recalibrating the battery ... is interrupted, you see a startup screen, press F2. The battery recalibration process begins and a screen opens showing you may need to AC power and let the battery charge completely. 2 Disconnect the AC power and restart your notebook. 68 The BIOS Setup utility opens. 3 Open the Advanced menu. 4 Highlight Battery Auto Learning, then...
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... (Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Modules). For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 102. 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. Memory bay To add or replace memory modules: 1 ...Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on page 67. 103 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...
... (Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Modules). For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 102. 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. Memory bay To add or replace memory modules: 1 ...Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on page 67. 103 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...
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... on page 102. 4 Turn off your original drive with a higher-capacity drive. 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. If you would like more information, see "Backing up any Express cards. 107 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.
... on page 102. 4 Turn off your original drive with a higher-capacity drive. 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. If you would like more information, see "Backing up any Express cards. 107 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.
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You must return your notebook for instructions. For instructions on connecting the AC power adapter, see "Connecting the AC adapter" on page 18. • If your notebook is plugged into the outlet and turn it on page 67. • Make sure that the .... For instructions on inserting your battery, see "Changing notebook power settings" on AC power • Make sure that the battery is connected securely to recover a forgotten password. Call Gateway Customer Care for repair. You forgot your AC power adapter is very secure, with no easy way to an electrical outlet, turned on ...
You must return your notebook for instructions. For instructions on connecting the AC power adapter, see "Connecting the AC adapter" on page 18. • If your notebook is plugged into the outlet and turn it on page 67. • Make sure that the .... For instructions on inserting your battery, see "Changing notebook power settings" on AC power • Make sure that the battery is connected securely to recover a forgotten password. Call Gateway Customer Care for repair. You forgot your AC power adapter is very secure, with no easy way to an electrical outlet, turned on ...
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Index A AC adapter connecting 18 connector 10 international adapters 70 accessories purchasing 63 safety precautions 143 acoustic handset coupler 78 airplane power adapters 63 application key 27 arrow keys 27 audio adjusting volume 30, 45 back button 29, 40 headphone jack 6 microphone jack 6 muting 30, 41..., 40 stop button 29, 40 troubleshooting 137 volume down button 30 volume up button 30 audio CD cleaning 87 inserting 53, 54 automobile power adapter 63, 70 B battery alternate power sources 70 bay 67 calibrating 86 changing 67 charge indicator 6, 66 charge status 66 charging 18, 66 conserving...
Index A AC adapter connecting 18 connector 10 international adapters 70 accessories purchasing 63 safety precautions 143 acoustic handset coupler 78 airplane power adapters 63 application key 27 arrow keys 27 audio adjusting volume 30, 45 back button 29, 40 headphone jack 6 microphone jack 6 muting 30, 41..., 40 stop button 29, 40 troubleshooting 137 volume down button 30 volume up button 30 audio CD cleaning 87 inserting 53, 54 automobile power adapter 63, 70 B battery alternate power sources 70 bay 67 calibrating 86 changing 67 charge indicator 6, 66 charge status 66 charging 18, 66 conserving...
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... 87 case 85 CD 87 DVD 87 152 keyboard 85 LCD panel 85 notebook exterior 84 screen 85 clicking 38 closing unresponsive program 24 connecting AC adapter 18 cable modem 20 dial-up modem 21 DSL modem 20 external keyboard 26 external monitor 59 keyboard 26 mouse 38 printer 58 projector 59...
... 87 case 85 CD 87 DVD 87 152 keyboard 85 LCD panel 85 notebook exterior 84 screen 85 clicking 38 closing unresponsive program 24 connecting AC adapter 18 cable modem 20 dial-up modem 21 DSL modem 20 external keyboard 26 external monitor 59 keyboard 26 mouse 38 printer 58 projector 59...
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Index model number 3, 80 modem cable 7, 20 connecting 20, 21 dial-up 21, 78 DSL 7, 20 international adapter 78 jack (dial-up) 10, 21 troubleshooting 127 monitor adding external 59 color quality 62 port 10 screen resolution 62 troubleshooting external 138 using 28 ... PDA memory cards 55 peripheral devices 58 Plug and Play devices USB support for 58 pointer identifying 37 moving 38 ports See connections power AC adapter 18, 70 advanced settings 72, 74 alternate sources 70 automobile/airplane adapter 70 battery 66, 67, 68, 69 button 12, 28 changing modes 71 changing plans 72
Index model number 3, 80 modem cable 7, 20 connecting 20, 21 dial-up 21, 78 DSL 7, 20 international adapter 78 jack (dial-up) 10, 21 troubleshooting 127 monitor adding external 59 color quality 62 port 10 screen resolution 62 troubleshooting external 138 using 28 ... PDA memory cards 55 peripheral devices 58 Plug and Play devices USB support for 58 pointer identifying 37 moving 38 ports See connections power AC adapter 18, 70 advanced settings 72, 74 alternate sources 70 automobile/airplane adapter 70 battery 66, 67, 68, 69 button 12, 28 changing modes 71 changing plans 72
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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 17 Sitting at your notebook 17 Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain . . 17 Connecting the AC adapter 18 Protecting from power source problems 19 Connecting to a broadband modem or network 20 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 17 Sitting at your notebook 17 Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain . . 17 Connecting the AC adapter 18 Protecting from power source problems 19 Connecting to a broadband modem or network 20 Connecting the optional dial-up modem ...