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...charge indicator turns on the bottom of your notebook. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Warning Do not attempt to the AC adapter. • Plug the power cord into an AC power outlet. See your notebook may be damaged. 2 Connect the AC adapter...Web address or telephone number shown on the label on . Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn on: • Unplug the adapter from your notebook, then plug it becomes damaged. All other countries. Caution Replace ...
...charge indicator turns on the bottom of your notebook. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Warning Do not attempt to the AC adapter. • Plug the power cord into an AC power outlet. See your notebook may be damaged. 2 Connect the AC adapter...Web address or telephone number shown on the label on . Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn on: • Unplug the adapter from your notebook, then plug it becomes damaged. All other countries. Caution Replace ...
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...AC outlet, save your work and turn off your notebook. 2 Turn your notebook over . 8 Open the LCD panel. Replace only with a battery specifically manufactured for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of explosion ... See the label on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. Battery latch Battery lock 4 Slide the battery out of the battery as hazardous waste. All rights reserved. Replacing the Battery Replacing the Battery Important If your notebook is connected to AC power, you can...
...AC outlet, save your work and turn off your notebook. 2 Turn your notebook over . 8 Open the LCD panel. Replace only with a battery specifically manufactured for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of explosion ... See the label on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. Battery latch Battery lock 4 Slide the battery out of the battery as hazardous waste. All rights reserved. Replacing the Battery Replacing the Battery Important If your notebook is connected to AC power, you can...
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...15 Turn on the outside of their antistatic bags only when you are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Warning To avoid exposure to a bare metal part of the screw varies by their edges. Before... the screw removed in your workbench or other grounded connection. • Touch a bare metal surface on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are ready to your notebook. Screw DVD drive -OR- Never slide components over so the bottom is empty. 3 Turn off your...
...15 Turn on the outside of their antistatic bags only when you are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Warning To avoid exposure to a bare metal part of the screw varies by their edges. Before... the screw removed in your workbench or other grounded connection. • Touch a bare metal surface on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are ready to your notebook. Screw DVD drive -OR- Never slide components over so the bottom is empty. 3 Turn off your...
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.... All rights reserved. Do not lay components on the outside of your notebook. 2 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 3 Turn off your notebook. Contact Gateway Customer Care at the Web address or telephone number shown on the label ...causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in the Reference Guide. See your notebook. Gateway and eMachines are ready to static electricity, also known as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing foam. • Remove components...
.... All rights reserved. Do not lay components on the outside of your notebook. 2 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 3 Turn off your notebook. Contact Gateway Customer Care at the Web address or telephone number shown on the label ...causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in the Reference Guide. See your notebook. Gateway and eMachines are ready to static electricity, also known as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing foam. • Remove components...
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... Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. See your keyboard and follow the on your notebook, open the DVD drive, insert the Windows DVD, close the DVD drive, then restart your notebook. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. in Step 10.... 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 ...
... Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. See your keyboard and follow the on your notebook, open the DVD drive, insert the Windows DVD, close the DVD drive, then restart your notebook. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. in Step 10.... 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 ...
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...screws and put it in a safe place. Do not disconnect the cable from the inside of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Screw Important The keyboard screw hole is facing up, then remove the battery. Replacing the keyboard... 1 8 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the optional keyboard cover screw from the cover or notebook. Be careful to replace the keyboard. Caution Depending on the front edge of Gateway, Inc. Screw Screw 14 Lift the back edge of the keyboard slightly, then slowly slide it up...
...screws and put it in a safe place. Do not disconnect the cable from the inside of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Screw Important The keyboard screw hole is facing up, then remove the battery. Replacing the keyboard... 1 8 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the optional keyboard cover screw from the cover or notebook. Be careful to replace the keyboard. Caution Depending on the front edge of Gateway, Inc. Screw Screw 14 Lift the back edge of the keyboard slightly, then slowly slide it up...
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... careful not to lock the connector in place. Press down on the keyboard keys along the cover and find no loose spots. See your notebook over . 28 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable 29 Reconnect all the way across . All rights reserved. All other...you can run you . 18 Make sure the brown keyboard connector clips are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Replacing the keyboard 15 Slide the brown keyboard connector clips to not damage the LCD panel. 21...
... careful not to lock the connector in place. Press down on the keyboard keys along the cover and find no loose spots. See your notebook over . 28 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable 29 Reconnect all the way across . All rights reserved. All other...you can run you . 18 Make sure the brown keyboard connector clips are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Replacing the keyboard 15 Slide the brown keyboard connector clips to not damage the LCD panel. 21...
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...by their antistatic bags only when you are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. All other countries. Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of ...replace a memory module: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 2 Turn off your notebook. All rights reserved. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Gateway and eMachines are ready to replace a memory module. Replacing a Memory Module Replacing a Memory Module Tools...
...by their antistatic bags only when you are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. All other countries. Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of ...replace a memory module: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 2 Turn off your notebook. All rights reserved. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Gateway and eMachines are ready to replace a memory module. Replacing a Memory Module Replacing a Memory Module Tools...
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... or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. If the module does not fit, make sure that the notch in the module lines up with the tab in one direction. All rights reserved. All other countries. This module is keyed so it into the empty memory slot. See your notebook over. 14 Connect the... it can only be inserted in the memory bay. Replacing a Memory Module 2 9 If you are removing a module, gently press outward on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc.
... or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. If the module does not fit, make sure that the notch in the module lines up with the tab in one direction. All rights reserved. All other countries. This module is keyed so it into the empty memory slot. See your notebook over. 14 Connect the... it can only be inserted in the memory bay. Replacing a Memory Module 2 9 If you are removing a module, gently press outward on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc.
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Do not lay components on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. See your notebook. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in...it in a safe place. 1 8 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the optional keyboard cover screw from the inside your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component. Preventing static electricity ...
Do not lay components on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. See your notebook. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in...it in a safe place. 1 8 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the optional keyboard cover screw from the inside your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component. Preventing static electricity ...
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... cover connector clips are trademarks or registered trademarks of your notebook, insert the cable from your notebook. 16 Slide the brown multimedia keyboard cover connector clips to the back of your notebook, then slide the cable out of Gateway, Inc. The keyboard should be damaged when you try ...clips. Caution The keyboard is correctly mounted when you can run you finger along the front edge of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Do not disconnect the cable from the new cover into the connector, then slide the brown ...
... cover connector clips are trademarks or registered trademarks of your notebook, insert the cable from your notebook. 16 Slide the brown multimedia keyboard cover connector clips to the back of your notebook, then slide the cable out of Gateway, Inc. The keyboard should be damaged when you try ...clips. Caution The keyboard is correctly mounted when you can run you finger along the front edge of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Do not disconnect the cable from the new cover into the connector, then slide the brown ...
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.... Screw Screw Screw Wireless network bay Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Avoid touching the edge connectors. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components...your workbench or other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of antistatic bags because only the inside your notebook. Gateway and eMachines are ready to static electricity, also known as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing foam. • ...
.... Screw Screw Screw Wireless network bay Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Avoid touching the edge connectors. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components...your workbench or other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of antistatic bags because only the inside your notebook. Gateway and eMachines are ready to static electricity, also known as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing foam. • ...
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...with the tab in the module slot. 14 Move the antenna wires out of their respective companies. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the way. 15 Replace the screws removed in the United... States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Screw Screw 13 Hold the new module at a 30-degree angle and insert it can only...securing the wireless network module. 12 Pull the module out of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc.
...with the tab in the module slot. 14 Move the antenna wires out of their respective companies. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the way. 15 Replace the screws removed in the United... States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Screw Screw 13 Hold the new module at a 30-degree angle and insert it can only...securing the wireless network module. 12 Pull the module out of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc.
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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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...topics: • Help and technical support • Using and customizing Windows and other notebook information, see your online User Guide: • Click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Your User Guide is an in this section are specific to this guide This... and maintenance instructions that includes information on your hard drive. Accessing your online User Guide In addition to your model of Gateway notebook. Gateway contact information Important The labels shown in -depth, easy-to-read manual that are for informational purposes only. For all ...
...topics: • Help and technical support • Using and customizing Windows and other notebook information, see your online User Guide: • Click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Your User Guide is an in this section are specific to this guide This... and maintenance instructions that includes information on your hard drive. Accessing your online User Guide In addition to your model of Gateway notebook. Gateway contact information Important The labels shown in -depth, easy-to-read manual that are for informational purposes only. For all ...
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... and detailed specifications. 3 For more information For more information about your notebook, visit Gateway's Support page at www.gateway.com or the Web address shown on your operating system. Online Support: Tech Support Phone: Hours: Model: S/No: Microsoft ... Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label found on the bottom of your notebook contains information that identifies your notebook model and its features. Gateway Customer Care will need this information if you call for your notebook's label. www.gateway.com Gateway model and serial number The label on the bottom of your...
... and detailed specifications. 3 For more information For more information about your notebook, visit Gateway's Support page at www.gateway.com or the Web address shown on your operating system. Online Support: Tech Support Phone: Hours: Model: S/No: Microsoft ... Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label found on the bottom of your notebook contains information that identifies your notebook model and its features. Gateway Customer Care will need this information if you call for your notebook's label. www.gateway.com Gateway model and serial number The label on the bottom of your...
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...9632; LED blue - Battery is very low. ■ LED solid red - Battery charge is fully charged. ■ LED purple - Notebook is off - Front CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Component Icon Microphone jack Battery charge indicator Power indicator Headphone jack Microphone jack Description Plug a microphone into this jack... are turned off when speakers or headphones are plugged into this jack. Important: This LED only lights up when your notebook is connected to AC power or the battery charge is charging. ■ LED blinking red - Headphone jack Power indicator...
...9632; LED blue - Battery is very low. ■ LED solid red - Battery charge is fully charged. ■ LED purple - Notebook is off - Front CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Component Icon Microphone jack Battery charge indicator Power indicator Headphone jack Microphone jack Description Plug a microphone into this jack... are turned off when speakers or headphones are plugged into this jack. Important: This LED only lights up when your notebook is connected to AC power or the battery charge is charging. ■ LED blinking red - Headphone jack Power indicator...
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...Do not block or insert objects into this slot. Caution: Provide adequate space around your notebook so air vents are blocked, the notebook may become hot enough to the notebook. Do not use the notebook on page 47. The switch must be turned off using the FN+F2 or FN+F6... Icon Ventilation fan Express Card slot Wireless network switch Description Helps cool internal components. Warning: Radio frequency wireless communication can interfere with the notebook resting on your wireless radio on or off" on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. IEEE 802.11 and Bluetooth ...
...Do not block or insert objects into this slot. Caution: Provide adequate space around your notebook so air vents are blocked, the notebook may become hot enough to the notebook. Do not use the notebook on page 47. The switch must be turned off using the FN+F2 or FN+F6... Icon Ventilation fan Express Card slot Wireless network switch Description Helps cool internal components. Warning: Radio frequency wireless communication can interfere with the notebook resting on your wireless radio on or off" on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. IEEE 802.11 and Bluetooth ...
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Plug a USB device (such as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this port. 9 Right www.gateway.com Component DVD drive USB port DVD drive Icon Description USB port Insert CDs or DVDs into this drive. 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. 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 Right www.gateway.com Component DVD drive USB port DVD drive Icon Description USB port Insert CDs or DVDs into this drive. 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. For more information, see "Using the DVD drive" on page 52.