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... a different wall outlet. in . • Press FN+F1 to toggle the status lights on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. Replacing the AC Adapter Replacing the AC Adapter To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to disassemble the AC adapter. All rights reserved. Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn on . The replacement cord must be...
... a different wall outlet. in . • Press FN+F1 to toggle the status lights on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. Replacing the AC Adapter Replacing the AC Adapter To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to disassemble the AC adapter. All rights reserved. Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn on . The replacement cord must be...
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...their edges. Replacing the DVD drive Replacing the DVD drive Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to a bare metal part of Gateway, Inc. Before working with notebook components, follow these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). All... discharge-sensitive components 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 surface. • Wear a grounding wrist strap (available ...
...their edges. Replacing the DVD drive Replacing the DVD drive Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to a bare metal part of Gateway, Inc. Before working with notebook components, follow these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). All... discharge-sensitive components 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 surface. • Wear a grounding wrist strap (available ...
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...). For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in your Reference Guide for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by their... inside of your notebook. 2 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 3 Turn off your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component. Before working with the drivers and applications already ...
...). For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in your Reference Guide for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by their... inside of your notebook. 2 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 3 Turn off your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component. Before working with the drivers and applications already ...
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... of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by a cable. Be careful to replace the keyboard. Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to your workbench or other brands and product names are ready to release the keyboard retaining tabs...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 surface. • Wear a grounding ...
... of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by a cable. Be careful to replace the keyboard. Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to your workbench or other brands and product names are ready to release the keyboard retaining tabs...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 surface. • Wear a grounding ...
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... trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Locating Components Memory bay 1 To replace a memory module: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 2 Turn off your notebook over any Express and memory cards. 6 Turn your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable...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 replace a memory module. Replacing a Memory Module Replacing a ...
... trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Locating Components Memory bay 1 To replace a memory module: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 2 Turn off your notebook over any Express and memory cards. 6 Turn your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable...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 replace a memory module. Replacing a Memory Module Replacing a ...
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...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 static electricity, also known as carpeted floors, plastic, ...• Remove components from the inside of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Do not lay components on your notebook by their respective companies. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components...
...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 static electricity, also known as carpeted floors, plastic, ...• Remove components from the inside of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Do not lay components on your notebook by their respective companies. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components...
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... static electricity discharge." 2 Turn off your notebook 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 Screw Screw Wireless network bay Preventing static... information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Before working with notebook components, follow these screws cannot be removed). 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...
... static electricity discharge." 2 Turn off your notebook 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 Screw Screw Wireless network bay Preventing static... information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Before working with notebook components, follow these screws cannot be removed). 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...
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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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... jack (optional) Plug a dial-up modem" on page 59. Monitor port Power connector Plug an analog VGA monitor or projector into this slot. Plug the AC adapter cable into this optional jack. Kensington™ lock slot Secure your notebook to an object by connecting a Kensington cable lock to this connector. 10
... jack (optional) Plug a dial-up modem" on page 59. Monitor port Power connector Plug an analog VGA monitor or projector into this slot. Plug the AC adapter cable into this optional jack. Kensington™ lock slot Secure your notebook to an object by connecting a Kensington cable lock to this connector. 10
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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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...life may be recalibrated. Warning Do not attempt to the AC adapter. 18 The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that can run your notebook using an AC adapter or your notebook's battery. Replace the power cord if it... notebook on page 68. You should use the AC adapter that you use the AC adapter right away to you expect. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. The replacement cord must be of the same type purchased from Gateway. For information on recalibrating the battery, see "Recalibrating...
...life may be recalibrated. Warning Do not attempt to the AC adapter. 18 The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that can run your notebook using an AC adapter or your notebook's battery. Replace the power cord if it... notebook on page 68. You should use the AC adapter that you use the AC adapter right away to you expect. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. The replacement cord must be of the same type purchased from Gateway. For information on recalibrating the battery, see "Recalibrating...
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... toggle the status lights 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 19 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...
... toggle the status lights 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 19 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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To recalibrate the battery using BIOS: 1 Connect the AC adapter, then turn on your notebook. 2 As soon as your notebook. 68 The entire process takes several hours. Important Select models have this utility in BIOS, ... F2. The battery charge indicator now displays an accurate battery charge. 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 starts and you the progress. You should also recalibrate the battery periodically to exit" appears. 7 Press...
To recalibrate the battery using BIOS: 1 Connect the AC adapter, then turn on your notebook. 2 As soon as your notebook. 68 The entire process takes several hours. Important Select models have this utility in BIOS, ... F2. The battery charge indicator now displays an accurate battery charge. 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 starts and you the progress. You should also recalibrate the battery periodically to exit" appears. 7 Press...
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www.gateway.com Adding or replacing memory modules Important Use only memory modules designed for 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 notebook and remove any slot. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 102. 2 Turn off your Gateway notebook. Your notebook...
www.gateway.com Adding or replacing memory modules Important Use only memory modules designed for 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 notebook and remove any slot. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 102. 2 Turn off your Gateway notebook. Your notebook...
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...: 1 Create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc using the Gateway Recovery Center. 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...
...: 1 Create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc using the Gateway Recovery Center. 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...
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... Care for repair. Replace any damaged cables. www.gateway.com Passwords Your notebook does not accept your password Make sure that your AC power adapter is connected correctly to your notebook. Power Your notebook is plugged into the outlet and turn it on , and working on ... You forgot your notebook is not working correctly. Your notebook is fully recharged. For more information about recharging the battery, see "Connecting the AC adapter" on page 18. • If your startup password The password feature (which is set in the BIOS Setup utility) is connected securely to...
... Care for repair. Replace any damaged cables. www.gateway.com Passwords Your notebook does not accept your password Make sure that your AC power adapter is connected correctly to your notebook. Power Your notebook is plugged into the outlet and turn it on , and working on ... You forgot your notebook is not working correctly. Your notebook is fully recharged. For more information about recharging the battery, see "Connecting the AC adapter" on page 18. • If your startup password The password feature (which is set in the BIOS Setup utility) is connected securely to...
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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 ...