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...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. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and ...legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. in . • Press FN+F1 to the...
...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. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and ...legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. in . • Press FN+F1 to the...
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... and turn off your notebook. 2 Turn your notebook over . 8 Open the LCD panel. See your notebook. in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mishandled. Do not disassemble, heat above 212°F (100°C), or incinerate. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or... waste. Battery latch Battery lock 4 Slide the battery out of Gateway, Inc. Replacing the Battery Replacing the Battery Important If your notebook is connected to AC power, you can replace the battery while your notebook is incorrectly replaced. All rights reserved. Locating Components Battery 1 To...
... and turn off your notebook. 2 Turn your notebook over . 8 Open the LCD panel. See your notebook. in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mishandled. Do not disassemble, heat above 212°F (100°C), or incinerate. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or... waste. Battery latch Battery lock 4 Slide the battery out of Gateway, Inc. Replacing the Battery Replacing the Battery Important If your notebook is connected to AC power, you can replace the battery while your notebook is incorrectly replaced. All rights reserved. Locating Components Battery 1 To...
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..." in the United States and other countries. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. Avoid touching the edge connectors. To replace the DVD drive: 1 Follow...cable. 14 Reconnect all peripheral devices connected to your notebook. All other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. See your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. Before working with notebook components, follow these guidelines: • Avoid static-...
..." in the United States and other countries. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. Avoid touching the edge connectors. To replace the DVD drive: 1 Follow...cable. 14 Reconnect all peripheral devices connected to your notebook. All other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. See your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. Before working with notebook components, follow these guidelines: • Avoid static-...
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...them. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Important If you cannot create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc, Gateway may send you are trademarks or registered trademarks of your notebook. 2 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 3 Turn off your Reference Guide. 8 ...label on the bottom of recovery discs or a replacement hard drive with the drivers and applications already installed. Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to your notebook and remove any Express and memory cards. 7 Turn your workbench or other grounded object. 1 To replace ...
...them. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Important If you cannot create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc, Gateway may send you are trademarks or registered trademarks of your notebook. 2 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 3 Turn off your Reference Guide. 8 ...label on the bottom of recovery discs or a replacement hard drive with the drivers and applications already installed. Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to your notebook and remove any Express and memory cards. 7 Turn your workbench or other grounded object. 1 To replace ...
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...the old drive. Screw Screw Screw Screw -OR- Technical Support See the label on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Important The location of their respective companies. All rights reserved. Screw Screw 11 Using the plastic tab...DVD drive, insert the Windows DVD, close the DVD drive, then restart your notebook over. 20 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable 21 Turn on -screen instructions. As part of Gateway, Inc. Screw Screw 13 Remove the bracket from CD or DVD" appears, press...
...the old drive. Screw Screw Screw Screw -OR- Technical Support See the label on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Important The location of their respective companies. All rights reserved. Screw Screw 11 Using the plastic tab...DVD drive, insert the Windows DVD, close the DVD drive, then restart your notebook over. 20 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable 21 Turn on -screen instructions. As part of Gateway, Inc. Screw Screw 13 Remove the bracket from CD or DVD" appears, press...
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... Support See the label on the outside of antistatic bags because only the inside of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Never slide components over so the bottom is facing up. 10 Open the LCD panel to use them...With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the optional keyboard cover screw from the inside your notebook are ready to the fully opened position. 11 Insert the small flat-blade screwdriver under the left end of Gateway, Inc. Before working with a K. Caution Depending on your workbench or other grounded connection...
... Support See the label on the outside of antistatic bags because only the inside of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Never slide components over so the bottom is facing up. 10 Open the LCD panel to use them...With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the optional keyboard cover screw from the inside your notebook are ready to the fully opened position. 11 Insert the small flat-blade screwdriver under the left end of Gateway, Inc. Before working with a K. Caution Depending on your workbench or other grounded connection...
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...devices and replace any other components. 2 19 Insert the tabs on your notebook, insert the cable into place. Press down on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. You may need to press down until it is facing up on... you . 18 Make sure the brown keyboard connector clips are trademarks or registered trademarks of the clips. Gateway and eMachines are fully moved toward the back of your notebook with the space bar toward you finger along the front edge of the keyboard into their respective companies. ...
...devices and replace any other components. 2 19 Insert the tabs on your notebook, insert the cable into place. Press down on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. You may need to press down until it is facing up on... you . 18 Make sure the brown keyboard connector clips are trademarks or registered trademarks of the clips. Gateway and eMachines are fully moved toward the back of your notebook with the space bar toward you finger along the front edge of the keyboard into their respective companies. ...
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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. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. in the United States and other grounded object. All other...guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). All rights reserved. Gateway and eMachines are ready to use them. Do not lay components on your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery before ...
... antistatic bags only when you are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. in the United States and other grounded object. All other...guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). All rights reserved. Gateway and eMachines are ready to use them. Do not lay components on your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery before ...
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... with the tab in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. See your notebook over. 14 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable 15 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any Express cards. Replacing a...each end of the memory module until the module tilts upward. 10 Pull the memory module out of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Clip 12 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the cover screw. 13 Insert the battery,...
... with the tab in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. See your notebook over. 14 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable 15 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any Express cards. Replacing a...each end of the memory module until the module tilts upward. 10 Pull the memory module out of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Clip 12 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the cover screw. 13 Insert the battery,...
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... foam. • Remove components from the inside of their antistatic bags only when you are extremely sensitive to a bare metal part of Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the battery compartment and put them . For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in a ... the United States and other grounded object. Do not lay components on the front edge of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. To replace the multimedia keyboard cover: 1 Follow the guidelines under the left end of ...
... foam. • Remove components from the inside of their antistatic bags only when you are extremely sensitive to a bare metal part of Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the battery compartment and put them . For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in a ... the United States and other grounded object. Do not lay components on the front edge of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. To replace the multimedia keyboard cover: 1 Follow the guidelines under the left end of ...
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...place. Be careful to not damage the LCD panel. 2 19 Insert the tabs on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Be careful to not damage the LCD panel. 21 Replace the optional screws removed in the United... States and other countries. Caution If the cover is not correctly replaced, your notebook could be flat all the way across . Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their corresponding slots. in Step 13. 22 Replace the multimedia keyboard ...
...place. Be careful to not damage the LCD panel. 2 19 Insert the tabs on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Be careful to not damage the LCD panel. 21 Replace the optional screws removed in the United... States and other countries. Caution If the cover is not correctly replaced, your notebook could be flat all the way across . Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their corresponding slots. in Step 13. 22 Replace the multimedia keyboard ...
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... (ESD). Technical Support See the label on the outside of antistatic bags because only the inside your notebook. Do not lay components on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. All other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the... notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Before working with notebook components, follow these screws cannot be removed). Avoid touching the edge connectors. All rights reserved. Screw...
... (ESD). Technical Support See the label on the outside of antistatic bags because only the inside your notebook. Do not lay components on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. All other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the... notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Before working with notebook components, follow these screws cannot be removed). Avoid touching the edge connectors. All rights reserved. Screw...
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... for Customer Care Information. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of their respective companies. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. All other countries. Screw Screw 13 Hold the new module at a 30-degree angle and...
... for Customer Care Information. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of their respective companies. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. All other countries. Screw Screw 13 Hold the new module at a 30-degree angle and...
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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 Back 10 Bottom 11 Keyboard area 12 ...15 Working safely and comfortably 16 Reducing eye strain 16 Setting 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 ...
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 Back 10 Bottom 11 Keyboard area 12 ...15 Working safely and comfortably 16 Reducing eye strain 16 Setting 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 ...
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...gateway.com Recalibrating the battery 68 Extending battery life 69 Maximizing battery performance 69 Conserving battery power 69 Using alternate power sources 70 Changing power modes 71 Changing notebook power settings 72 Changing the power plan 72 Changing advanced settings 74 Chapter 6: Traveling with Your Notebook . . . 77 Packing your notebook...Additional tips 81 Chapter 7: Maintaining Your Notebook . . . . . 83 Caring for your notebook 84 Cleaning your notebook 84 Cleaning the exterior 85 Cleaning the keyboard 85 Cleaning the notebook screen 85 Maintaining the battery 86 ...
...gateway.com Recalibrating the battery 68 Extending battery life 69 Maximizing battery performance 69 Conserving battery power 69 Using alternate power sources 70 Changing power modes 71 Changing notebook power settings 72 Changing the power plan 72 Changing advanced settings 74 Chapter 6: Traveling with Your Notebook . . . 77 Packing your notebook...Additional tips 81 Chapter 7: Maintaining Your Notebook . . . . . 83 Caring for your notebook 84 Cleaning your notebook 84 Cleaning the exterior 85 Cleaning the keyboard 85 Cleaning the notebook screen 85 Maintaining the battery 86 ...
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...• Using the Internet • Protecting your files • Playing and recording media • Networking To access your model of Gateway notebook. Gateway contact information Important The labels shown in -depth, easy-to this guide, your online User Guide has been included on the following ...topics: • Help and technical support • Using and customizing Windows and other notebook information, see your hard drive. CHAPTER 1: About This Reference About this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that...
...• Using the Internet • Protecting your files • Playing and recording media • Networking To access your model of Gateway notebook. Gateway contact information Important The labels shown in -depth, easy-to this guide, your online User Guide has been included on the following ...topics: • Help and technical support • Using and customizing Windows and other notebook information, see your hard drive. CHAPTER 1: About This Reference About this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that...
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The Support page also has links to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications. 3 www.gateway.com Gateway model and serial number The label on the bottom of your notebook includes the product key code for assistance. Gateway Customer Care will need this information if you call ... S/No: Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity The Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label found on your notebook model and its features. For more information For more information about your notebook, visit Gateway's Support page at www.gateway.com or the Web address shown on the bottom of your...
The Support page also has links to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications. 3 www.gateway.com Gateway model and serial number The label on the bottom of your notebook includes the product key code for assistance. Gateway Customer Care will need this information if you call ... S/No: Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity The Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label found on your notebook model and its features. For more information For more information about your notebook, visit Gateway's Support page at www.gateway.com or the Web address shown on the bottom of your...
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.... ■ LED blinking red - The built-in Sleep or Hybrid Sleep mode. ■ LED off . ■ LED blue - Battery is very low. 6 Notebook is in speakers are turned off when speakers or headphones are plugged into this jack. ■ LED on . ■ LED blinking... - Notebook is fully charged. ■ LED purple - Important: This LED only lights up when your notebook is connected to AC power or the battery charge is malfunctioning. Battery is on - Front CHAPTER 2: Checking ...
.... ■ LED blinking red - The built-in Sleep or Hybrid Sleep mode. ■ LED off . ■ LED blue - Battery is very low. 6 Notebook is in speakers are turned off when speakers or headphones are plugged into this jack. ■ LED on . ■ LED blinking... - Notebook is fully charged. ■ LED purple - Important: This LED only lights up when your notebook is connected to AC power or the battery charge is malfunctioning. Battery is on - Front CHAPTER 2: Checking ...
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... unexpected shutdown or permanent damage to turn either radio on page 57. Insert one Type 54 Express Card into these slots are blocked, your notebook so air vents are examples of devices that provide wireless communication. 8 The switch must be turned off " on a bed, sofa, rug... or disable the optional IEEE 802.11 wireless network radio and optional Bluetooth radio. Warning: Radio frequency wireless communication can interfere with the notebook resting on commercial aircraft. Caution: Do not block or insert objects into this slot. Warning: Do not work with equipment on your lap...
... unexpected shutdown or permanent damage to turn either radio on page 57. Insert one Type 54 Express Card into these slots are blocked, your notebook so air vents are examples of devices that provide wireless communication. 8 The switch must be turned off " on a bed, sofa, rug... or disable the optional IEEE 802.11 wireless network radio and optional Bluetooth radio. Warning: Radio frequency wireless communication can interfere with the notebook resting on commercial aircraft. Caution: Do not block or insert objects into this slot. Warning: Do not work with equipment on your lap...
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Right www.gateway.com Component DVD drive USB port DVD drive Icon Description USB port Insert CDs or DVDs into this drive. For more information, see "Using the DVD drive" on page 52. Plug a USB device (such as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this port. 9 To determine the type of drive in your notebook, examine the drive tray's plastic cover and compare the logo to those listed in "Identifying drive types" on page 52.
Right www.gateway.com Component DVD drive USB port DVD drive Icon Description USB port Insert CDs or DVDs into this drive. For more information, see "Using the DVD drive" on page 52. Plug a USB device (such as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this port. 9 To determine the type of drive in your notebook, examine the drive tray's plastic cover and compare the logo to those listed in "Identifying drive types" on page 52.